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Welcome by Michael Velting, AGO OrganFest 2020 Chair
Toccata in C, BWV 564, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685‑1750)

Amanda Mole
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Performance Notes
- Christ Church, Rochester, New York
- GOArt (2008), after Casparini (specifications)
Presentation of 2020 Edward A. Hansen Leadership Award to Joyce Johnson by Michael Bedford, AGO President
Chorale Fantasia on All Creatures of Our God and King, Janet Linker (b. 1938)

Joyce Johnson
Recipient, 2020 Edward A. Hansen Leadership Award
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Performance Notes
- Sisters Chapel, Spelman College
- Holtkamp (1968) (specifications)
Improvisation on Three American Themes

Kalle Toivio
Winner, 2018 AGO National Competition in Organ Improvisation
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Performance Notes
- Sample set of Église Saint-Étienne, Caen, France
- Cavaillé-Coll (1882–85), sampled by Sonus Paradisi, played via Hauptwerk (specifications)
Presentation by Nicole Marane, AGO 2020 Atlanta National Convention Coordinator
How Great Thou Art, arr. Eric Nelson (b. 1959)

Atlanta Master Chorale
Eric Nelson, director
Jonathan Easter, organ
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Performance Notes
- Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University
- Jaeckel (2005) (specifications)
Presentation by Eileen Hunt, AGO Vice-President and Councillor for Competitions and New Music
Presentation of 2020 AGO/Marilyn Mason Award to Joel Peters by Eileen Hunt, AGO Vice-President

Chelsea Chen in conversation with Joel Peters
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Eine Wolke nahm ihn weg (World premiere), Joel Peters (b. 1988)

Catherine Rodland
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Performance Notes
- Boe Chapel, St. Olaf College
- Holtkamp (2006) (specifications)
- Score available from H. T. FitzSimons Music Co.