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At the 2018 AGO National Convention in Kansas City you will see and hear incredible performances by world-class organists and choirs, hear new music by some of the world’s best modern composers, be able to check out dozens of workshops and seminars, and enjoy creative worship services in some of the most beautiful and historic organ venues in the country. The members of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of The American Guild of Organists look forward to sharing the grandeur of the city’s organs and performance venues with you from July 2 – 6, 2018.

We hope to see you there!

The block of rooms at the convention hotels is nearing capacity. If you have not already made a hotel reservation, please do so prior to June 14 to ensure you get the convention rate.

Registration Rates
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Jun. 1, 2018 through the convention
All categories (except non-member) $545
Non-member $595

Daily $150
(Two day maximum)

*Regular Member rate is available to numerous sister organizations, listed on the registration site

Transportation Package: $175 for adults, $100 for Young Organists (under 30)
(Air conditioned buses, Various return options to hotels)
The full bus package includes transportation to all convention activities from 8:00 AM Monday, July 2, 2018 through Friday, July 6, 2018 until midnight. This includes the NYACOP finals Monday morning and afternoon, but it does NOT include pre- and post-convention events.

Extra tickets for many of the convention events can be purchased here. Check back closer to the convention for other extra ticket availability.

Insurance Refund Details
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists now offers an optional insurance policy through Rainprotection Insurance that will REFUND YOU 100% OF YOUR REGISTRATION FEES (including meals and bus fees) if you are unable to attend. You will be covered from the moment you register until the start of the convention. You will receive a 100% refund, no matter when you cancel, if you are unable to attend the convention for a reason outside of your control and covered under the policy. There are no cancellation fees or penalties. Click this link Rainprotection80 to see what is covered and know how to submit a claim for a refund. All registrations are FINAL (though modifications to your schedule may be made). If you are unable to attend the convention, you cannot receive a refund unless you purchase this Inability to Attend/Cancellation Insurance during registration. Click here to be directed to the insurers website.

Members of the Steering Committee

2018 AGO National Convention Steering Committee

Lynn Bratney Convention Coordinator
Dan Brown Executive Assistant
Ann Posey Executive Secretary
Debbie Winter Treasurer
Vaughn Scarcliff Finance Chair
Debbie Lynch Registrar
Elisa Bickers New Music Chair
Rosie Penner Kaufman Performance Chair
Ken Walker Workshops Chair
Ben Spalding Worship Chair
Ray Smith Facilities Chair
Jim Lytton/Dan Madura Housing Co-Chairs
John Mueller Transportation Chair
Tom Watgen Exhibits Chair
Chloe Stodt Gifts and Grants Chair
John Braum Hospitality Chair
Mike Maiden Technology Chair
Marjorie O’Konski/Maury Castro Advertising Co-Chairs
Sarah Lyons Promotions Chair
Kathy Hellwege Volunteers Chair
Carol Mueller/Jacob Hofeling Young Organists Co-Chairs
Stephanie Henry Chapter Liaison
Ann Posey Rising Stars Liaison
Ann Marie Rigler National Young Artists Competition in Organ Liaison (NYACOP)
John Schaefer National Competition in Organ Improvisation Liaison (NCOI)

Lynn Bratney Convention Coordinator