North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Timothy Spelbring, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2018-01-22 13:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston.

Stephen Buzard, Organist, St. Luke's Episcopal
2018-01-19 19:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman, Evanston, IL 60202. Stephen Buzard is organist/choirmaster at St. James Episcopal Cathedral in Chicago. His program includes Sowerby Pageant, Dupre Variations on a Noel, and Elgar Sonata.
Information and tickets at Opus 327.org
847-475-3630

NSAGO 60th Anniversary Season: Epiphany Party
2018-01-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Andrea Handley’s home, 516 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Friday, January 5, 2018, 6:00 pm
Dean Andrea Handley’s home
516 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201
FOURTH ANNUAL EPIPHANY PARTY
Join us for our fourth 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: Andrea Handley (andrea.handley@gmail.com).

Christine Kraemer, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2017-11-27 13:30 | IL
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston. Christine Kraemer is Organist and Organ Curator at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston.

FVAGO Workshop - Immediately Practical Tips for Improving the Sound of Your Choir
2017-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | IL
St. Marcelline Catholic Parish, 822 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Workshop led by Dr. Marc Brunelle, Director of Liturgy and Music at St. Marcelline. Info: foxvalleyago.org

Bach: Cantata No. 80, Handel: Messiah – Part 1, First United Methodist Church, Evanston
2017-11-17 19:30 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
First United Methodist Church, 516 Church Street, Evanston.
Friday, November 17, 2017 – 7:30pm. Admission is free; donations welcome.
Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata No. 80, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
George Frideric Handel: Messiah – Part 1
First Church’s Festival Choir & Orchestra, Brian Schoettler, conductor.
847-864-6181 x219
brian@faithatfirst.com
www.faithatfirst.com

RAGO Daniel Ficarri, Organist, Westminster Presbyterian Church
2017-11-12 15:00 | IL
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 Bell School Road, Rockford. Daniel Ficarri works as Organ Scholar at The Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Manhattan, and is a student of Paul Jacobs at the Julliard School. Info: 815- 282-1500.

NSAGO 60th Anniversary Season: Janette Fishell Master Class
2017-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Saturday, November 11, 10:00am-noon
Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University
1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
MASTERCLASS with JANETTE FISHELL
Chair of the organ department at the Indiana University School of Music, Janette Fishell will teach a masterclass on Saturday, which will include interested chapter members and students of chapter members. For more information, contact: Evan DuVall (mevanduvall@comcast.net).

RAGO Pedals, Pipes, & Pizza, Westminster Presbyterian Church
2017-11-11 09:30 - 12:30 | IL
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 Bell School Road, Rockford. Info: 815- 282-1500.

NSAGO 60th Anniversary Season: Janette Fishell in Recital
2017-11-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Friday, November 10, 2017, 7:30pm
Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University
1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
JANETTE FISHELL in RECITAL
Chair of the organ department at the Indiana University School of Music, Janette Fishell was a student of Richard Enright, beloved member of our chapter who passed away in 2016. This recital will be in Dick’s honor, and played on the organ where he taught students at NU for many years, including Janette! (Note Part 2 of this program – a master class – on Saturday, November 11 isting.) For more information, contact: Evan DuVall (mevanduvall@comcast.net).

Evensong for the Feast of All Saints, St. Giles Episcopal, Northbrook
2017-11-05 16:00 | St. Giles Episcopal Church, 3025 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
St. Giles Episcopal Church
3025 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Sunday, November 5 at 4:00 p.m.
EVENSONG FOR THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
The Choir of St. Giles Church
James R. Brown, Director of Music and Organist
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (St. Paul’s Service) by Herbert Howells
And I Saw a New Heaven by Edgar Bainton
For more information: www.saint-giles.org.

Brink Bush, Organist, St. John Cantius Parish
2017-11-05 15:00 | IL
St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago. Mr. Bush specializes in the German Romantic repertoire. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 youth 6 to 18. Tickets online at cantius.org/go/events. Info at 312-243-7373.

Mozart Requiem - St. Cecilia Choir and Orchestra, St. John Cantius Parish
2017-11-02 19:30 | IL
St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago. Info at 312-243-7373.

CAGO Workshop - Improvisation Skills for Today's Organist
2017-10-28 10:00 | IL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1101 23rd Ave, Melrose Park. Info: chicagoago.com

Bach Clavierubung, Part III, St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church
2017-10-27 19:30 | St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago. Organists Michael Costello, Richard Hoskins, David Jonies, Brian Schoettler, and Roger Stanley. Contributions requested at the door. Info: Richard Hoskins at richard@saintc.org, www.saintc.org, or 312-944-1083 Ext. 217.

CAGO Michael Bottenhorn, Organist, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
2017-10-27 19:30 | IL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1101 23rd Ave, Melrose Park. Michael Bottenhorn, Organist from St. Joseph Church, Bonn, Germany. Info: chicagoago.com

FVAGO Clergy-Musicians Relations: Dinner and Discussion, St. Mark's Episcopal Church
2017-10-23 18:00 | IL
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn. Discussion led by Rev. Dr. Paul Detterman, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of River Forest. Info: foxvalleyago.org

Dale Rogers, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2017-10-23 13:30 | IL
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston. Reformation Music for Organ. Dale Rogers is Director of Music and the Arts at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield, IL.

Organ Dedication Concert-Christopher Houlihan
2017-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | IL
First United Methodist Church
100 W. Cossitt Ave.
La Grange, IL 60525
Sunday, Oct. 22, 3:00 PM
Organ Dedication Concert: Christopher Houlihan, Organist
Dedication of Moeller (Opus 8261) 1951/Berghaus 2017
Freewill Offering–Reception Following Concert. For additional information: 708-352-1250; www.fumclg.org

Jonathan Rudy, Organist, Banquet/Recital, St. John Cantius Parish
2017-10-21 19:00 | IL
St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago. Jonathan Rudy, newly appointed Director of Musical Arts at St. John Cantius, performs works of Mendelssohn, Dupre, Wagner, Debussy, Bach, and Buxtehude. 5:30 pm banquet, 7:00 pm recital and reception. $100 for combined banquet, recital, and reception. For recital and reception only: $15 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 youth 6 to 18. Tickets online at cantius.org/go/events. Info at 312-243-7373.

Marilyn Perkins Biery, Organist, St. Luke's Episcopal Church
2017-10-15 16:45 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston. Organ recital at 4:45 pm (following 4:00 pm Choral Evensong). Marilyn Perkins Biery is Music Director and Organist at Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Detroit, MI. Admission is free. Information at stlukesevanston.org or phone: 847-475-3630.

Corrado Cavalli, Organist, St. John Cantius Parish
2017-10-08 15:00 | IL
St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago. “Sounds French”. Corrado Cavalli is organist at St. John Cantius. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 youth 6 to 18. Tickets online at cantius.org/go/events. Info at 312-243-7373.

Jason Moy, Harpsichord; Taya Tarazevich, Baroque Flute; Anna Steinhof, Gamba
2017-10-06 19:30 | St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago. One of Chicago’s most beloved period instrument groups performs music of Marais, Forquerey, Hotterre, and Morel. Tickets sold at the door. Info: Richard Hoskins at richard@saintc.org, www.saintc.org, or 312-944-1083 Ext. 217.

Marco Limone, Organist, St. John Cantius Parish
2017-10-01 15:00 | IL
St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 youth 6 to 18. Tickets online at cantius.org/go/events. Info at 312-243-7373.

CAGO Vespers and Chapter Board Installation, St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church
2017-09-25 19:30 | St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago. Info: Richard Hoskins at richard@saintc.org, www.saintc.org, or 312-944-1083 Ext. 217.

Stephen Buzard, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2017-09-25 13:30 | IL
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston. Stephen Buzard is Director of Music at St. James Cathedral in Chicago.

NSAGO 60th Anniversary Season: Guild Installation Service and Reception
2017-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Sunday, September 24, 2017, 7:00pm
First Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
GUILD INSTALLATION SERVICE and RECEPTION
To kick off our 60th anniversary season, we will gather for a Guild service of installation of officers and new board members, with music by composers from the history of our chapter—Thomas Matthews, Austin Lovelace and more. A welcome reception will follow. For more information, contact Kathy Roderer (kroderer@gmail.com).

FVAGO Gargoyle Brass & Organ, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
2017-09-24 16:00 | IL
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main Street, Downers Grove. Reformation Celebration. Gargoyle Brass and Betsy Waldon, organist. Info: foxvalleyago.org.

Cavelleria Rusticana & Pagliacci, St. John Cantius
2017-09-23 18:00 | IL
St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago. $26 adults, $22 seniors/students. Tickets online at cantius.org/go/events. Tickets sold at the door cost an additional $5 each. Info at 312-243-7373.

Jory Vinijour (Paris), Harpsichordist, St. Chrysostom's Church
2017-09-12 19:30 | St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago. This is the first of two appearances this season at St. Chrysostom’s for this internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated artist. Tickets sold at the door: $25 general admission, $10 seniors, $5 students, free for active military and unemployed persons. Info: Richard Hoskins at richard@saintc.org, www.saintc.org, or 312-944-1083 Ext. 217.
