Andrej Kouznetsov studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Philip Swanton. While a student there he won several awards, including that of first place in the open section of the Sydney Organ Competition. During this time, he was Organ Scholar at the University of Sydney, and at St James’, King Street, where he was subsequently appointed Organist.

Relocating to the United Kingdom in 2010, Andrej spent a year as Organ Scholar at Salisbury Cathedral, where he was also Director of the Cathedral Chamber Choir. Following this, he was appointed Organ Scholar at Westminster Abbey in London, where he regularly accompanied and conducted the Abbey’s world-renowned choir, gave numerous recitals, and took part in high-profile events attended by Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the Royal Family. Whilst based in London, Andrej studied with Birmingham City Organist, Thomas Trotter.

Andrej is currently Assistant Director of Music at St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane, where he plays the organ for Cathedral services, assists with the training of the boy choristers, and directs the Johannine Voices, a chamber choir he founded in 2015. He is also Director of Music at St John’s College in the University of Queensland. Andrej was recently admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists.

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The Central Arkansas Chapter meets once a month, September through May, for dinner, business meeting and a concert. These meetings are a time for fellowship, to visit with old friends, to make new friends, and to enjoy the performances of world-class artists. Our recitals are free, open to the public, and made possible by the support of our members, chapter friends, and program sponsors.

Now is the time to join, or renew your membership of, the Central Arkansas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. If you are an organist, church musician, or love the organ and its music, support our mission by joining us today. Memberships run from July 1 to June 30.

Voting Members

• Open to all organists, choral directors, and other individuals who support the mission of the Guild.
• Voting members are affiliated with the Central Arkansas Chapter and participate in all National and local activities and elections.
• Voting members are eligible for certification exams, and all insurance plans.
• Voting members receive a 12-month subscription to The American Organist magazine.
• Voting members receive the chapter newsletter and a copy of the chapter yearbook.
• Membership is available at reduced rates to those age 65 or older, under 21, the disabled, and full-time students.
• Dual memberships are available for those who wish to be involved in more than one local chapter.

Chapter Friends

• Chapter Friends are affiliated with the Central Arkansas Chapter and support the chapter with their dues.
• Chapter Friends participate in all activities of the Central Arkansas Chapter with the exception of elections.
• Chapter Friends receive the chapter newsletter and a copy of the chapter yearbook.
• Chapter Friend memberships are available to all who are not organists or choral conductors.

Please join us today by filling out a membership form and mailing it, along with your dues, to the address printed on the form, or visit the AGO ONCARD website to pay your dues online.

CACAGO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.