Monday, October 2 | 7pm Speaker: Sarah Bereza As congregational leaders, we live our professional lives within the spotlight of ministry. While aiming to be the fullest, truest versions of ourselves, we can struggle to do so with integrity given the constraints of our jobs. If you have ever felt like you’re working under a […]
Monday, October 16, 2023 | 07:00 PM AGO's Committee for Young Organists presents a panel discussion addressing young organists expectations for the Guild today. https://www.agohq.org/webinars/
On Friday, October 20th, the Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents a concert of music for brass and organ featuring the Gaudete Brass Quintet and Minister of Music & Organist Dr. Brian Schoettler. The program includes classics by J. S. Bach and Marcel Dupré alongside works by living composers including John […]
J.W. Arnold, author of “The Weekend Organist” column in The American Organist magazine and the AGO’s communications and marketing specialist, will lead this discussion about music, resources, and other “tricks of the trade” for part-time church musicians. https://www.agohq.org/webinars/
Join us for an extraordinary evening of musical entertainment as we host the artistic talents of Johann Vexo, Choir Organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Born in France, Johann’s musical talents have been influenced by the rich musical and cultural heritage of his upbringing. He is considered by some as one of […]
The Choir of St. Giles will lead Evensong (sung Evening Prayer) on Sunday afternoon, October 29 at 4:00. This service of prayers, scripture lessons, hymns, and canticles is a time of serenity and beauty. Lasting 45 minutes or less, it is perfect solace for a late Sunday afternoon. You are encouraged to come and bring […]
Stephen Buzard will be playing the Pasi at Winnetka Congregational on Friday evening, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. His varied program will feature works by Bach, Byrd, Jongen, Muhly and Alain. This is the inaugural concert in a 3 - year concert series set up by the church to share their wonderful organ and wonderful […]
Kenosha organist Brian Schoettler presents an hour of organ music in the sanctuary of St. Mary’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 5 at 2:00pm. Selections include Bach’s epic “Passacaglia and Fugue,” a transcription of the first movement of Beethoven’s serene “Pastoral Symphony,” and other works by Dupré, Harris, Marchand, Mendelssohn, and Schoettler. The concert is […]
Friday, November 10 | 7:30 p.m. Fourth Presbyterian Church The Fourth Church Choral Society is doing a concert on Friday, November 10 at 7:30pm to honor Morgan Simmons. Morgan was Organist and Choirmaster at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago from 1968-1996 and a former dean of the North Shore AGO chapter. This free concert will […]
Daryl Robinson - Organist Daryl plays music by Jeanne Demmessieux, Gaston Litaize, Louis Vierne, Melchior Schildt, J. S. Bach, Jason Roberts, and Rachel Laurin. Organ by C. B. Fisk, Opus 123
On Friday, November 17th, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents a concert of cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach and Healey Willan. Healey Willan is considered the dean of Canadian composers. His cantata, The Mystery of Bethlehem, was written in 1923 and sets ancient responsories for Advent and Christmas […]
BACH ORGAN MARATHON Commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Hellmuth Wolff organ A Benefit for Hunger Resource Network and the Music Program at St. Giles Johann Sebastian Bach is, of course, the most important composer for The King of Instruments, and an afternoon of his music to commemorate the fine organ by Hellmuth Wolff […]
Sunday, January 7, 2024 - 6:00pm At the home of Andrea and David Handley 516 Greenwood Street – Evanston An Epiphany Holiday Evening of: Friendships, Drinks, Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert and Holiday Musical Entertainment by the Wood-Burning Fireplaces Members, Spouses, Partners, Significant Others & Guests Welcome! Donation $15.00 Please sign up soon and let us know […]
On Monday, January 8th, 6pm CDT (7pm EDT), presenter J.W. Arnold, Marketing & Communications Specialist with AGO national headquarters, will offer “The Weekend Organist: New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep in 2024,” covering valuable music resolutions and strategies to keep them. All registrants receive a free download of an accessible new organ work by John […]
Tuesday, January 16th, 7pm EDT You Got the Interview…Now What? Presented by the Committee on Career Development and Support Following a series of webinars on the AGO’s new Employing Musicians in Religious Institutions handbook, the National Committee on Career Development and Support presents tips and tricks for nailing the job interview. In addition to short […]
