North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Montreal Organ Festival: July 1-7, 2017
2017-07-01 - 2017-07-07 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada
For Immediate Release
Montreal Organ Festival: July 1-7, 2017
For over 3 years, we have been working with collaborators from the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO), and the Canadian International Organ Competition (CIOC) planning our 2017 Regional Convention: The Montreal Organ Festival, July 2-6, with pre- and post-convention activities on July 1st and 7th.
All are welcome to join us for this exciting week of music and camaraderie.
Here are a few of the reasons why you should stop whatever you are doing, and register, right now!
• A selection of the finest performers of our organ and choral professions
• A European-class city celebrating its 375th Anniversary
• A restaurant scene and nightlife that is second-to-none
• Unique and beautiful organs and venues
• The spectacular new Maison Symphonique Concert Hall – (Casavant opus 3900)
• Tours of Casavant Freres, Juget-Sinclair, and Orgues Létourneauorgan shops
• Opportunities to learn from and collaborate with our Canadian colleagues
• Celebrate Canada Day (July 1 – Canada’s 150th Birthday), and the 4thof July with cocktail receptions at stunning venues with panoramic views of the city skyscape.
• The Montreal Jazz Festival
• Wine tasting and tour of a vineyard during the post-convention day.
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The Montreal Sheraton is conveniently located, and venues are easily accessible on foot or by public transportation (subway/bus pass included with registration). The favorable exchange rate means that Americans save over 25% of the listed CAD prices. The hotel block is currently 95% sold, and the deadline to book a room is May 31, 2017. We are making arrangements for an additional block of rooms to handle increased demand.
Montreal is a bilingual, multicultural city, and all program and convention information will be available in English, you don’t need to speak French to enjoy this convention. You will, however, need your passport!
It would be impossible to choose an artist or event as the most exciting aspect of the week. There will be excitement every single day – something for everyone: Cherry Rhodes, Nathan Laube, Olivier Latry, Roomful of Teeth, Kings College (London), Katelyn Emerson, Christian Lane, Renée Louprette, Jean-Baptiste Robin, Rachel Laurin, the list goes on and on!
It has been 25 years since the AGO, RCCO and RCO (England) joined forces for a convention in Montreal. This convention, first a dream of former Councilor Lary Grossman and Valerie Hall, then President of RCCO, has been many years in the making. Please join us in supporting our colleagues working to bring you this stellar regional convention.
Registration for the convention and hotel is through this link: http://www.montrealorganfestival.org/registration.html

Regional AGO Convention in Youngstown, OH
2017-07-02 - 2017-07-05 | Czech Republic
July 2-5. Save the dates! For more information, visit: agoyoungstown.com

United Church of Christ Musicians Association
2017-07-09 - 2017-07-12 | Boston, Massachusetts
United Church of Christ Musicians Association
National Biennial Conference
“Empowering Musicians, Transforming Communities”
July 9 – 12 in Boston, MA
For more info, contact Kate Hendrix
857-488-8297
www.uccma.org/conference-2017

Karen Beaumont, Organist, St. John Cantius Parish
2017-09-10 14:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
St. John Cantius Parish, 825 N. Carpenter Street, Chicago. $15 adult, $10 seniors/students, $5 youth 6-18. Tickets online at cantius.org/go/events or 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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 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.

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

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
