The LA AGO Podcast
Remember that moment when you were first captivated by an organ? When the sounds and sensations drew you in and piqued your curiosity? When you saw an organ console up close for the first time and was overwhelmed by its complexity? When you just knew you wanted to learn how to play one? We all have memories like this and stories to tell about them. In each episode of The LA AGO Podcast, host Thompson Howell speaks with a different member of the Los Angeles Chapter, and occasional special guests, about their own love affair with the organ and how that passion informs their particular involvement with the organ world today. It's not just about what you've done; it's about why you do what you do. Whether you’re a church musician, a concert organist, a teacher, an organ builder or technician, a composer who writes for the organ or simply a fan of the organ and its music, you’ll enjoy hearing the stories of people who are passionate about the organ at every level.
Episodes
20 episodes
Episode 20 (Dr. James Calhoun)
The LA AGO Podcast is back - and our first event of 2023 is a Member Recital on Monday, January 16th featuring Dr. James Calhoun playing the largest church organ in the world at First Congregational Church, Los Angeles. Complete details about t...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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36:37
Episode 19 (Dr. Linda West Brown)
The final event of the LA Chapter's 2021-2022 season is our annual Guild Service on Monday, May 16th at San Marino Community Church. Check the latest LA Pipeline e-Newsletter or LAAGO.org for details. New Of...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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49:05
Episode 18 (James Casey)
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in LA's Westwood neighborhood is the site of our next event on Monday, March 14th at 8pm - a Members' Recital featuring the church's Director of Music, Dr. Jeffrey Parola and Organist, Mr. James Casey. Compl...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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54:37
Episode 17 (Christopher Keady)
Our Presidents' Day Organ Festival is back on Monday, February 21st after taking last year off. Our destination for the day is Pasadena. Make your lunch reservations, read artist bios, and get all the details about this year's Festival a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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47:14
Episode 16 (Tyrone Whiting)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to the severe outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in the Los Angeles area, the leadership of the LA AGO and our guest artist have mutually decided to postpone our January, 2022 events featuring M...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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46:42
Episode 15 (Ken Cowan)
Our next LA AGO event comes up on Sunday, November 14th at 6pm as we welcome organist Ken Cowan in a recital co-sponsored by St. James' In-the-City Episcopal Church at 3903 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.Ken's performance will be precede...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:25
Episode 14 (Yoojung Chung & Nicholas Galinaitis)
The LA AGO Podcast is back as the Chapter begins its 2021-2022 season.We kick things off on Monday, October 18th with a Members' Recital at Westwood United Methodist Church in the bustling Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles featuring ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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55:04
Episode 13 (Dr. Frederick Swann: Celebrating 90 Years)
RIP: July 30, 1931 - November 13, 2022July 30, 2021 is the 90th birthday of American organ icon Dr. Frederick Swann who joined the American Guild of Organists at age 15 and was its president from 2002-2008.This year marks...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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47:29
Episode 12 (Christ Cathedral Organ Scholars)
The LA AGO Podcast celebrates its one year anniversary this month! Can you believe it? Enjoy the fun cold open to this episode to mark this milestone...and thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast!Episode 12 also features a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:29
Episode 11 (Cherry Rhodes)
The incomparable Cherry Rhodes is Thompson's guest on this episode of The LA AGO Podcast. A world renowned concert organist and teacher, Ms. Rhodes is Adjunct Professor of Organ at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Musi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:41:09
Episode 10 (Dr. Jeffrey Parola)
The LA AGO's season of events comes to a close on Monday, May 24th at 7pm with our annual Guild Service in which we celebrate another year of fellowship and fine performances. This year's service will be broadcast virtually from St. Thomas the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:00:55
Episode 9 (In Memoriam: Dr. Namhee Han - Organ Music From The Heart)
In Memoriam: Dr. Namhee Han - Organ Music From The HeartEpisode 9 of The LA AGO Podcast is a special one in memory of the late Dr. Namhee Han who passed away on March 27, 2020. Run time is 1 hour, 54 minutes.Liste...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:54:09
Episode 8 (David Ball)
We're rolling through 2021...and our next online virtual concert comes up at 7pm on Monday, March 22nd streamed live via the LA AGO YouTube channel and Facebook page. David Ball, Organist & Acting Director of Music at Christ Cathedral in Ga...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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40:42
Episode 7 (John West)
It's lucky Episode #7...our longest conversation with a guest to date - and boy, do we cover a lot of ground!February is Black History Month and our guest this time is the inimitable John West, Music/Choral Director & Organist at Ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:09:55
Episode 6 (Dr. Emma Whitten)
The LA AGO Podcast is back with its first episode of 2021!Our first guest of the new year is Dr. Emma Whitten who will be playing for our next virtual event on Monday, January 18th at 7pm from Hollywood United Methodist Church with its ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:31
Episode 5 (Mark Herman)
Well, 2020 has been quite the year and a difficult and stressful time for many. We thought it'd be a great idea to shake things up and have a little fun on this last episode of the year. Whadda ya say? You'll certainly understand how in the ope...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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42:23
Episode 4 (Mark Husey)
SPECIAL NOTE: We regret to share the news that previous LA AGO Podcast guest Emily Holzer has passed. Thompson discusses this briefly at the beginning of this episode.Mark Husey, also a member of the Long Beach Chapter, wasn't ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:29
Episode 3 (Emily Holzer)
SPECIAL NOTE: We regret to share the news that Emily passed on October 21, 2020. We extend our deepest condolences to Emily's family, friends, and students.Emily Holzer, a 2011 graduate of the University of Redlands with a degree...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:50