Beginning on the Right Foot

Elliott Chapel 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, United States

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 […]

Second Annual Epiphany Party

North Shore AGO Contributors

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).

Clergy-Musician Relationships, Part 2: Rivals or a Team?

Garrett Seminary 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

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 […]

Spring Conclave (St. Luke’s Evanston): Celebrating Ernest Skinner (1866-1960)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States

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 Valley and North Shore AGO chapters; and OHS Chicago-Midwest chapter. Contact: Christine Kraemer (ckraemer@stlukesevanston.org).

Spring Conclave (First Congregational, St. Luke’s, Music Institute, Evanston): Celebrating Ernest Skinner (1866-1960)

First Congregational, Music Institute, St. Luke's

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 by Joyce Robinson "Skinner and The Diapason" 2:45-4:15 pm open console at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston and Music Institute, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston […]

Pentecost Celebration and Dinner

Trinity United Methodist Church 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, United States

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).

VINCENT DUBOIS IN RECITAL

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States

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 […]

CREATIVE HYMN PLAYING and ADAPTING PIANO MUSIC FOR ORGAN WORKSHOPS

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

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 […]