John Naples, Organist &amp; ComposerWith Guest Vocalist, Dave Lindsey Special Organ Concert An Afternoon of Original Masterpieces <ul><li>Date: September 13, 2026</li><li>Time: 3:00 PM</li><li>Admission: Free Concert!</li><li>Location: Hope Lutheran Church, 6749 Tait St, San Diego, CA 92111</li></ul>

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Special Organ Concert

THE FALL RETREAT: CREATING, COMMUNICATING, CULTIVATING All Soul’s Episcopal Church1475 Catalina Boulevard8:30 am to 2:00 pmAGO-SD Members $10General Public $20 Gather with your organ colleagues for a day of refreshment and professional development. Be inspired by insightful workshops, speed-date in “lines of communication,” share ideas, eat great food and experience stellar music

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Fall Retreat 

On Tuesday, October 4th&nbsp;at 3:00pm we will host a recital by Thomas Sheehan in conjunction with the American Institute of Organbuilders convention. It will be free and open to the public.

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Thomas Sheehan Recital

Our chapter has long dedicated itself to raising up new organists for the future. We provide financial support for lessons, as well as live-performance opportunities to build confidence. St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will host our elementary and high school age students in a recital on their concert series. A reception will follow. Come enjoy AGO-SD’s rising stars!

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AGO-SD STUDENT RECITAL

Three of San Diego’s up-and-coming adult student organists will favor you with spectacular playing on one of San Diego’s most legendary instruments. Our featured artists will be Hyesoo Kim, Kevin Chen and Julian Angel. You will not want to miss this delectable keyboard banquet.

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ADULT STUDENTS ONLY! YOUNG ARTISTS RECITAL

“THE INSIDERS GUIDE TO WORSHIP” FEATURING DR. KEITH PEDERSEN It’s easy to take Sunday morning music making for granted. Have you ever wondered what makes worship work? Dr. Keith Peterson, Professor of Music at Pt. Loma Nazarene University, will lead us in a consideration of music’s place in the service. Small group discussions will encourage deeper reflection on the ways music and theology interrelate. A stimulating afternoon of reflection and conversation. Join us!

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THE INSIDERS GUIDE TO WORSHIP

Masterclass at 4:00 pmRecital at 5:30 pm A joint project with St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Come to a master class with Princeton University Organist, Eric Plutz, at 4:00 pm. (Please let us know if you would like to be considered for a place on the list of masterclass performers.) Be sure to stay for Dr. Plutz’ recital at 5:30 pm

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THE ORGAN MASTERCLASS AND RECITAL AFTERNOON WITH ERIC PLUTZ

Recital at 3:00 pmAwards at 4:00 pm Enjoy forty-five minutes of world-class organ delights by Dr. Alison Luedecke and Kenneth Herman followed by the 4th annual AGO-SD Beach Breeze Awards.

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Member Recital and Beach Breeze Awards 

On Sunday, May 16th&nbsp;St. James will host James O'Donnell for Choral Evensong at 4pm and an organ recital at 5:30. This is free and all are welcome.&nbsp;

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