On Friday, May 19th at 7:30pm the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Robert Ray's "Gospel Mass" under the direction of Dr. Brian Schoettler, Minister of Music & Organist. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Come join your NSAGO colleagues for an evening of cocktails and an elegant buffet style dinner with something for everyone. Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023 Time: Cocktails @ 5pm, Dinner @ 6pm Place: Coarse Italian @ Glenview Golf Club800 Shermer Rd., Glenview, IL 60025 Cost: $35 per person + cash bar RSVP: By May 19 […]
David C. Jonies, Organ Thomas Aláan , Countertenor Concert to include organ and vocal works including "Five Mystical Songs" by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This concert is open to all. A free will offering will be collected. There is validated parking available in the garage across the street from the cathedral.
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 […]
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 […]
We are hosing "Gift of Music' at Elliott Chapel, Presbyterian Homes in Evanston. Our Guest organist is David Schrader.
Gift of Organ Music in Elliott Chapel David Schrader will be presenting about 45 minutes recital in Elliott Chapel.
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 […]