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130th Anniversary Organ Concert with Douglas Cleveland

First Congregational Church - Elgin 256 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL, United States

When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Where: First Congregational Church, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin FCC Elgin is celebrating the 130th anniversary of its organ's installation and dedication. The 3-manual 48-rank organ was first built by Lancashire-Marshall in 1893 and underwent several modifications by other builders in the 1930s, 1950s, 1970s. The most recent […]

$15

Phillip Kloeckner Workshop: Techniques for AGO Certification

St. Luke's Lutheran Church 205 N. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Save the date for our September event! Date: Sunday, September 24 Time: 3:00pm Location: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 205 N. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 Details: Phillip Kloeckner of the Chicago International Organ Academy will present a workshop on Techniques for AGO certification. The focus will be split between hymn introduction improvisation and hymn […]

Gift of Organ Music at Elliott Chapel in Evanston.

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

We are hosing "Gift of Music' at Elliott Chapel, Presbyterian Homes in Evanston. Our Guest organist is David Schrader.

Free

Gift of Music

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

Gift of Organ Music in Elliott Chapel David Schrader will be presenting about 45 minutes recital in Elliott Chapel.

Free

Webinar: Being Yourself in the Face of Public Ministry

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 […]

Brass & Organ Concert

First United Methodist Church Evanston 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, United States

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 […]

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Webinar: The Weekend Organist: Tips and Tricks for Part-Time Church Musicians

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/  

Holy Name Cathedral Concert Series

Holy Name Cathedral 730 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

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Evensong

St. Giles Episcopal Church 3025 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, United States

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 […]

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Stephen Buzard in concert at Winnetka Congregational

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 […]

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Organ Concert

St. Mary's Lutheran Church 2001 80th St., Kenosha, WI, United States

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 […]

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Morgan Simmons Memorial Concert

Fourth Presbyterian Church 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago, United States

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 […]

Organ Recital

St. Chrysostom's Church 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL, United States

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

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Choir Concert

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 […]

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