The St. Louis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, February Flourish 2025 with clinician, Michael Burkhardt. This two-day musical celebration will take place on February 16th and 17th, 2025, at the beautiful Kirkwood Baptist Church in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Event Highlights:
- Sunday, February 16th: A free Hymn Festival open to the public, featuring a volunteer choir led by renowned clinician Michael Burkhardt starting at 4pm.
- Monday, February 17th: An afternoon packed full of workshops and presentations for organists and choral enthusiasts.
2:00 PM Exhibits open / Registration
3:00 – 4:00 New organ repertoire
4:15 – 5:30 Enriching congregational singing
5:30 – 6:30 Dinner / Exhibits
6:30 – 8:30 Choral techniques and new choral repertoire
Featured Clinician:
We are honored to welcome Michael Burkhardt, a celebrated composer, organist, and conductor, as our clinician for February Flourish. His compositions include numerous organ improvisations, choral octavos, and handbell compositions. Mr. Burkhardt’s expertise and engaging teaching style promise an inspiring and enriching experience for all.
Registration:
- Sunday’s Hymn Festival: Free and open to the public.- No Registration required.
- Monday’s Workshops and Concert: Registration is $25 per person.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE MONDAY WORKSHOPS !
The St. Louis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is delighted to host this exciting event, generously supported by Morning Star Music Publishers, Concordia Publishing House, and Midwest Sheet Music. We are also pleased to have the St. Louis Chapter of the National Pastoral Musicians and the Handbell Association of Greater St. Louis as partners in this celebration. With these esteemed organizations and talented musicians joining us, we are sure to present a vibrant celebration of music to our community!
Contact:
For inquiries, please email februaryflourish@agostlouis.org.
We look forward to seeing you at February Flourish 2025!