Instruments

Resources in this category:

American Guild of Organists
http://www.agohq.org/

"Promotes the organ in its historic and evolving roles; encourages excellence in the performance of organ and choral music; provides a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of members." Site includes information on membership, education and professional development, publications, local chapters, competitions and conventions, news, and the "Young Person's Guide to the Organ."

Organ Historical Society
http://www.organsociety.org/

"Organization that seeks members from all levels of interest in the organ; promotes musical and historical interest in American organbuilding through collection, preservation, and publication of historical information, and through recordings and public concerts." Site includes membership information, a catalog, upcoming events, and a historical sketch of the organ in America, as well as preservation and conservation information.

Reed Organ Society
http://www.reedsoc.org/

"Founded in 1981, the Society is an international, non-profit organization devoted to the appreciation, study, collection, restoration and preservation of reed organs. Membership is open to anyone who is genuinely interested in reed organs. If you enjoy these organs and want to learn more about them, there is a place for you in the ROS." This site includes membership information, selected articles from the ROS Quarterly, a organ photo gallery, an online book about reed organ repair, and the Reed Organ Database.