Figured Bass Workshop with David Schrader Sunday, April 21, 2024 First United Methodist Church, Evanston Members were treated to an insightful lecture on the history and practice of figured bass presented by David Schrader in the historic Sanctuary of First United...
Member’s Recital RecapSunday, February 11, 2024Winnetka Covenant ChurchJames Janossy, Board Secretary Audience members were treated to an uplifting afternoon performance in the octagonal, light-filled sanctuary of Winnetka Covenant Church on Sunday, February 11. ...
On Sunday, May 21, our dean, Bob Woodworth hosted a lovely afternoon banquet at the Course Italian Restaurant at the Glenview Golf Club. We were celebrating the end of the season with about 25 members and board members. Casual conversation ensued with everyone looking...
Saturday, November 19, 2022 Members of NorthShore Chapter AGO and The Chicago-Midwest chapter of the Organ Historical Society enjoyed visiting four churches in Glencoe and Winnetka on a cold recent Saturday. We were warmly welcomed by Organists at each church who...
On October 8th organist Eric Plutz presented an all-Vierne concert at First United Methodist Church in Evanston, Illinois. The concert, held on Vierne’s 151st birthday, included symphonies 2 and 6 as well as two of the “Pièces de Fantaisie,” Op. 53. Plutz prepared...
Review of Lenten-themed Organ Recital Friday 2/26/21, 7:30pm On Friday, February 26 our chapter held a Lenten Members’ Recital on Zoom. Organist Brian Schoettler played a new work titled “Elegy for the Time of Change” by Robert Harris. The composer, who was in...
By Linda Cerebona A lovely recital was recently produced by Richard Clemmitt and co-hosted by Linda Cerabona on September 15, 2020 via Zoom. It featured 6 organists and was followed by a short breakout session with those who were virtually present. Here is a list of...
The North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presented internationally acclaimed organist and recording artist Wolfgang Rübsam in a masterclass on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, IL. Marianne Kim, and recent graduate...
On Sunday evening, January 7th, members and guests of the North Shore Chapter AGO gathered at the home of Andrea and David Handley for their Annual Epiphany Party! All in attendance certainly enjoyed the wonderful appetizers, incredible buffet of food and dessert...
Saturday, November 18, 2023 Schedule 10:00 a.m. Vail Chapel, Northwestern University, Evanston 11:00 a.m. Garrett Theological Seminary, Evanston Noon (Lunch on your own) 1:00 p.m. St. Athanasius Catholic Parish, Evanston 2:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Wilmette...
North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of OrganistsMembers Recital: Lenten Favorites A Review by Derek Nickels The cold and gloomy weather on Sunday, March 26, 2023 didn’t detract an appreciative audience from enjoying a Members Recital of Lenten Favorites at St....
Thank you to all the artists who played and the Churches who hosted our program on May 22nd. This was a wonderful program that was well attended. The Church of the Holy Spirit was our first host church where Jay Peterson was organist. The First Presbyterian...
If you missed this wonderful gathering of friends, maybe you can join your chapter members next year at the picnic. Even the rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the participants.
In the event you missed our Seventh Annual Epiphany Party... A hearty thank you to those who were able to join us virtually for this year’s annual Epiphany Party! Apologies for the technical glitch where Evite thought we were having the party on their site instead of...
Epiphany Party - January 3rd An enthusiastic group of chapter members and friends gathered on January 3 for our sixth annual Epiphany party hosted by Andrea and David Handley. Guests enjoyed delicious food and drink provided by the Handleys in their beautifully...
The North Shore Chapter, in collaboration with the Chicago Chapter and Loyola University, presented distinguished French organist Johann Vexo in recital on Sunday afternoon, October 20. The concert took place at Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola. Vexo is Organiste...
The North Shore Chapter AGO joined forces with the Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the OHS for a combined tour of four unique organs in the Evanston/Wilmette area. Churches and organs visited were Vail Chapel, Garrett Seminary Chapel, St. Athanasius Church and the First...
The Choir of Christ Church, Winnetka spent a wonderful week in August singing daily services at Canterbury Cathedral in England. Todd Gresick and Derek Nickels were organists for the tour, and Richard Clemmitt was conductor. Following are three video highlights: Todd...
A Happy New Year begins at the annual Epiphany Party! Our sincere thanks go to the Handleys, Andrea, David, and their daughter Rachel, for welcoming North Shore Chapter members into their beautiful Evanston home on Friday night, January 6, for what has become an...
An enthusiastic audience gathered at Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola University last Friday to hear organist Colin Andrews play Olivier Messiaen’s monumental Livre du Saint Sacrement. This piece is a seldom-performed, eighteen-movement masterwork that Messiaen...
Chaired by Susan Klotzbach and Derek Nickels The 2020 Autumn Organ Crawl for the North Shore AGO and the Organ Historical Society was a virtual event featuring the organs of four churches in the northwestern area of Chicago. The instruments include the 1981 M. P....
NSAGO Artist Recital St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Evanston Friday, March 6, 2020 “Gourmet French Colors” Wolfgang Rübsam, organ On Friday evening, March 6, organists and organ aficionados filled St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, attending what may have been one...
REPORT FROM THE GREAT LAKES REGIONAL AGO CONVENTION 2019: Nearly 250 attendees enjoyed the Great Lakes Regional Convention in Grand Rapids at the end of June. We were treated to many recitals in a number of wonderful venues. Grand Rapids has a plethora of large and...