North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

NSAGO Event: Marie-Rubis Bauer in recital
2019-02-22 - 2019-02-23 | Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United States
Friday, Feb 22, 2019, 7:30pm – Recital
Saturday, February 23, 2019, 10:00am – Masterclass
Winnetka Congregational Church
725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
MARIE-RUBIS BAUER in RECITAL
and MASTERCLASS
(In collaboration with the Chicago AGO Chapter)
Our second collaboration this season the Chicago chapter, this time in north shore territory, hosting Marie-Rubis Bauer, Archdiocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Organist at Saint Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska. Come join us for a recital on the Pasi at Winnetka Congregational Church. For more information, contact: Evan DuVall (mevanduvall@comcast.net).

Marianne Kim, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-02-25 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston.

Christine Kraemer, Lenten Organ Recital Series, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-03-13 11:30, 2019-03-20 11:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Weekly 30-minute performances by St. Luke’s organist, Dr. Christine Kraemer. Open to the public. Free-will offering accepted.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston

Opus 327, Bach Cantatas, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-03-16 19:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12 & Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet!, BWV 70
with Organ Work; Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564. Featuring the Trebles of St. Luke’s with members of Bella Voce and the Bella Voce Sinfonia, and guest organist Stephen Buzard, Director of Music at St. James Cathedral. Benefit Concert to support the Trebles in the 2019 St. Luke’s Choir Residency at Wells Cathedral, England. $30 premium; $25 general adult, $15 student/senior.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Tickets at Opus327.org

Jackson Borges, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-03-25 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston. Jackson Borges is from Rehoboth Beach & Harbeson, DE

Christine Kraemer, Lenten Organ Recital Series, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-03-27 11:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Weekly 30-minute performances by St. Luke’s organist, Dr. Christine Kraemer. Open to the public. Free-will offering accepted.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston.

Jazz Vespers, Peter Schwendener, Pianist, St. Luke's Evanston
2019-04-28 16:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston.

Timothy Spelbring, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-04-29 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

Opus 327, Anthems and High Tea, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-05-11 16:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Choir of St. Luke’s “Send-off to Wells Concert” with organ prelude followed by High Tea @ 5:30 pm. Featuring the St. Luke’s Choir and their repertoire for Wells. Benefit Concert to support the trebles in the 2019 St. Luke’s Choir Residency at Wells Cathedral, England. $75 premium + High Tea; $30 premium; $25 general adult; $15 student/senior.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Tickets at Opus327.org

Peggy Massello, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-05-20 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

Robert McConnell, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-06-24 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

ALL SAINTS EVENSONG & DURUFLÉ’S “REQUIEM”
2019-11-03 17:00 - 19:00 | IL
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 5:00 P.M.
St. Giles Episcopal Church
3025 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
The Choir of St. Giles
James R. Brown, Director of Music
David Jonies (Holy Name Cathedral), Organist
For more information:
https://www.saint-giles.org

25th Anniversary Rededication of Organ & Celebration of Music Ministry of Margaret Kemper
2019-11-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Presbyterian Homes – Elliott Chapel
3131 Simpson St. , Evanston, IL 60201
Stephen Buzard, Director of Music
St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois
For November 17 event, please RSVP to Janet at
847-492-2915 or jaldrich@presbyterianhomes.org

Choir Concert: Britten’s Best at First United Methodist Church
2019-11-22 19:30 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Friday, November 22, 2019 – 7:30pm
Choir Concert: Britten’s Best
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: http://www.faithatfirst.com/music
On Friday, November 22nd, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston will present a program titled “Britten’s Best” featuring choral music by composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). The concert falls on Saint Cecilia’s Day (the patron saint of music) as well as Britten’s birthday. The program will include “Hymn to Saint Cecilia,” “Festival Te Deum,” and “A Ceremony of Carols.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Organ Concert - Brian Schoettler at First United Methodist Church
2020-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Sunday, March 15, 2020 – 1:00pm
Organ Concert – Brian Schoettler
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: http://www.faithatfirst.com/music

Choir Concert: Beethoven & Vierne at First United Methodist Church
2020-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Friday, April 24, 2020 – 7:30pm
Choir Concert: Beethoven & Vierne
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: http://www.faithatfirst.com/music
On Friday, April 24th, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston will present a program titled “Beethoven & Vierne.” The concert celebrates two renowned composers’ anniversaries: symphonist Ludwig van Beethoven’s 200th and organist Louis Vierne’s 150th. The program begins with Louis Vierne’s “Messe solennelle” (Solemn Mass) for choir and two organs – indicative of Vierne’s post at Notre Dame in Paris. The program concludes with Beethoven’s “Mass in C” – a choral masterpiece from his middle period. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Organ Recital Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Roderer Pipe Organ
2021-12-05 14:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, Evanston, 3637 Golf Road, Evanston, IL, United States
Trinity Lutheran Church, Evanston invites you to an organ recital celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Roderer pipe organ, dedicated on December 6, 1971. Beau Surratt, Trinity’s Director of Worship and Music, will offer an Advent and Christmas-themed program featuring composers J.S. Bach, Jean Langlais, Joel Martinson, and others. We look forward to having the builder of Trinity’s organ, Kurt Roderer, and his wife Kathy, with us to celebrate. The timing of this recital will allow an opportunity for music lovers to attend other local events such as the Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Evanston, at 4pm in the afternoon.

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-02-02 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Derek E. Nickels,
Director of Music at Church of the Holy Comforter, Kenilworth presents a 30-minute program of organ works.

BOËLY, Fantasie et Fugue, Op. 18, No. 6
BACH-BIERY, Valet will ich dir geben (Cantata 95)
BACH-BIERY, Jesu, meine Freude (Cantata 12)
BACH-BIERY, Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren (Cantata 137)
BINGHAM, Roulade, Op. 9, No. 3
NEAR, Sarabande (Suite for Organ)
LITAIZE, Prélude et danse fuguée

37th Annual Organ Fest
2022-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Music from Cinema and Theater

Organ Fest goes to the movies!
Organists: Michael Gagne, Marianne Kim, Christopher Urban and Gary Wendt team up to provide a dynamic program of film and theater music transcribed for the organ. Selections include: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Sound of Music and Phantom of the Opera

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-03-02 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Trumpet Tunes
Jered Montgomery, trumpet
Christopher Urban, organ

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-04-06 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Arias and Sacred Songs
Megan Hendrickson, soprano
Sarah Jenks, piano

St. Charles Singers - Mozart Journey XVI
2022-04-09 19:30 | Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Mozart Journey XVI
Performers:
St. Charles Singers
Jeffrey Hunt, music director
Metropolis Orchestra
Michelle Areyzaga, guest soprano
Stephen Uhl, organ
Program:
Missa Solemnis, K. 139
Missa Brevis, K. 140
Tantum Ergo, K. 197
Two German Hymns, K. 343
Tickets: $40 adults, $35 seniors, $10 students

St. Charles Singers – Mozart Journey XVI
2022-04-10 15:00 | Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States

Bach Week Festival
2022-04-24 15:00 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 4550 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Chamber Music Concert:
“Bach and Before”
This period-instrument chamber concert opens the Chicago area’s 49th annual Bach Week Festival by spotlighting composers who influenced J. S. Bach.
Artists:
Emi Tanabe, baroque violin
Wendy Benner, baroque violin
Anna Steinhoff, viola da gamba
Jerry Fuller, violone
Jason J. Moy, harpsichord
Richard Webster, organ and Music Director
Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach: An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653
Dieterich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in C Major, BuxWV 266
Nicolaus Adam Strungk: Contrapunct sopra la Bassigaylos d’Altr/ Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Georg Böhm: Variations on Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten
Johann Adam Reincken: Sonata No. 1 in A minor from Hortus Musicus
Dieterich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in B-flat Major, BuxWV 255
Johann Pachelbel: Partie IV, from Musicalische Ergötzung
Admission: Free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

Bach Week Festival
2022-04-29 19:30 | Anderson Chapel, North Park University, 5159 N. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Vocal, Choir, and Orchestra Concert
“Bach: Sacred and Secular Masterworks”
Artists:
Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano
Lindsay Metzger, mezzo-soprano
Susan Platts, mezzo soprano
Tyler Lee, tenor
David Govertsen, bass
Alyce Johnson, flute
Jason Moy, organ
Bach Week Festival Orchestra and Chorus,
Richard Webster, music director
Program:
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: March for 3 Trumpets and Timpani
Johann Sebastian Bach: “Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet,” BWV 212, “Peasant Cantata”
J.S. Bach: “Magnificat,” BWV 243
Admission: VIP seating $50, adults $35, seniors $25, students w/ID $15

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-05-04 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Favorite Sacred Arias
Soloists,
Christopher Urban, organ

Wednesdays at Noon
2022-10-05 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Chuck Beech, piano
Christopher Urban, organ
Favorite hymns for piano and organ

Bruce Blanck and Friends
2022-10-09 16:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
The opening concert of the series features long-time member of First Presbyterian, Bruce Blanck. He brings his inimitable jazz piano stylings coupled with other musicians. This program will include sacred and secular selections.

Stephen Tharp in Concert
2022-10-09 19:00 | Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
International Concert organist and Chicago native, Stephen Tharp in concert at Holy Name Cathedral.
This event is free and open to the public,
Parking is available in the Archdiocese garage across the street from the cathedral at no charge.
