We will begin at 9:30am downstairs in Elliott Hall with refreshments. The workshop, 10am-12:15pm in Elliott Chapel, will be taught by Maggie Kemper. Richard Enright's book, Fundamentals of Organ Playing, will be used. Participants will play hymns and organ repertoire. Attendees are encouraged to bring along their own copies of Dr. Enright's book (which can […]
Join us for an Epiphany party at our dean's festively decorated home! Appetizers and wine at 5, dinner at 6, with program following of Christmas and holiday favorites. Contact: Jill Hunt (huntjills@aol.com).
Collegial collaboration between clergy and musicians is vital to the ministry of the church. Whether it is a change in worship style or in music, significant challenges face both clergy and musicians. A panel discussion will offer ways to address and/or avoid conflict situations and suggest ways of building supportive relationships. Refreshments following. Recommended reading […]
Bella Voce concert of Anglican repertorie with organ at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston 60201; reception following hosted by NSAGO. Sponsored by The Diapason; the Chicago, Fox […]
Monday, April 25 at First Congregational Church, 1445 Hinman, Evanston: 8:30 am coffee; 9:15 am lecture by Stephen Schnurr "Skinner in Chicago"; 10:45 am recital by Andrew Schaeffer; 12 noon box lunch $10 reservation required; 1:15 pm lecture […]
Join us for our annual closing member's recital of Pentecost and Trinity music for organ, and a delicious dinner at nearby restaurant Gusto afterward. Contact: Laurie Stivers (stiversl@ameritech.net).
Friday October 7, 2016, 7:30pm St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 VINCENT DUBOIS IN RECITAL Come hear Vincent Dubois, organist at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, on the magnificent Skinner Opus 327. Newly appointed as one of the three titular organists at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, Dubois has performed in […]
Saturday, November 12, 2017, 9:00am-noon First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 N. Dunton Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 CREATIVE HYMN PLAYING ADAPTING PIANO MUSIC FOR THE ORGAN One of our most important jobs as organists is to encourage congregational singing with hymn playing that enhances the lyrics of hymns. In this workshop you’ll find […]
Friday, January 6, 2017, 6:00 pm Dean Andrea Handley’s home 516 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201 THIRD ANNUAL EPIPHANY PARTY Join us for our third Epiphany party at our dean’s festively decorated home! Appetizers and drinks at 6, dinner at 6:30, with program following of Christmas and holiday favorites. Contact: Bev Sheridan (bevsherida@yahoo.com).
Saturday, February 18, 9:30am-11:30am First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest 700 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 INSIDE THE ORGAN A pipe organ is much more than the facade you see with the visible pipes. Come and join Kurt Roderer, retired organ builder and former curator of organs at Northwestern University, as he takes […]