Service Playing Certificate for the organist who can meet the performance requirements of the typical service of worship.

Colleague (CAGO) for the organist of more advanced training and experience whose work demands a broader range of musical skills than that represented by the SPC test.

Choir Master (ChM) for the choir director, with emphasis on choral music in the worship service.

Associateship (AAGO) for the organist who must meet high standards in a church, synagogue, or academic position, in solo performance, accompanying, and other keyboard skills, and who can demonstrate on paper and at the keyboard a broad knowledge of music literature, history, and theory.

Fellowship (FAGO) for leaders in the profession, organists of superior ability and accomplishment who direct or participate in a comprehensive range of musical activity in church, synagogue, school, or public venue; or who perform in solo recital and in concert; and who are called upon to demonstrate a variety of keyboard skills at a high level of competence, as well as a broad knowledge of music theory, history, and literature.

For more information about AGO certifications click here to view the Certification Program chapter guide.