North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

"What The Crown Hears", Concert of Hymns and Anthems, St. Luke's Episcopal
2018-09-30 16:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
OPUSfest 2018 “What The Crown Hears” – Great Hymns and Anthems
Featuring the Historic EM Skinner OPUS 327 pipe organ and The St. Luke’s Choir presenting great anthems of the English Church with congregational hymns. Brats and “Twice Lucky” crafted beer from Sketchbook Brewing Company to follow! Benefit Concert to support the trebles in the 2019 St. Luke’s Choir Residency at Wells Cathedral, England.
$50 OPUSfest = premium + beer & brat; $30 premium; $25 general adult; $15 student/senior
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Tickets at Opus327.org

Charles Metz & Michael Pecak, Fortepiano Duo Recital, St. Luke's Episcopal
2018-10-13 19:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Benefit Concert to support the trebles in the 2019 St. Luke’s Choir Residency at Wells Cathedral, England. $30 premium; $25 general adult; $15 student/senior.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Tickets at Opus327.org

Olivier Latry, Organist, Holy Name Cathedral
2018-10-16 19:30 | Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
This event is co-sponsored by the Northshore and Chicago AGO chapters, and Holy Name Cathedral. Olivier Latry is Titular Organist of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, and professor at the Paris Conservatory.
Admission is free for members of Chicago AGO and North Shore AGO. General admission is $20.

Thomas Wikman, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2018-10-22 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston. Thomas Wikman is Organist and Artist-In-Residence at the Chicago Theological Seminary.

Robert Woodworth Jr, Organist, Grace Presbyterian Church
2018-11-11 15:00 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 440 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, 60093, United States
Grace Presbyterian Church(formerly First Church of Christ, Scientist), 440 Ridge Ave, Winnetka. This recital celebrates the 80th birthday of the W. W. Kimball Organ, Opus #7245, located in the church and featuring the music of Hewitt-Jones, Berg, Bach, Ore, Lidon, West, Harris and Messiaen. gracenorthshore.org
Sunday November 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm

Hyea Young Cho, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2018-11-26 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston. Hyea Young Cho is Organist at the Glencoe Union Church in Glencoe, IL

Christine Kraemer, Advent Organ Recital Series, St. Luke's Episcopal
2018-12-05 11:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Weekly 30-minute performances by St. Luke’s organist, Dr. Christine Kraemer. Open to the public. Free-will offering accepted.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston.

Christine Kraemer, Advent Organ Recital Series, St. Luke's Episcopal
2018-12-12 11:30 | IL

Christine Kraemer, Advent Organ Recital Series, St. Luke's Evanston
2018-12-19 11:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States

Opus 327, Karel Paukert, Organist, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-01-13 15:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
The first OPUS 327 Centennial Event leading up to the 100th anniversary of EM Skinner’s OPUS 327 pipe organ featuring St. Luke’s former Organist and Choirmaster, Karel Paukert. Including Olivier Messiaen’s La Nativite du Seigneur. Benefit Concert for the OPUS 327 Centennial Organ Fund. $30
premium; $25 general adult; $15 student/senior.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Tickets at Opus327.org

Jill Hunt, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-01-28 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston.

Brian Schoettler, Organist, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-02-10 15:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Opus 327 Series. A Tribute Dr. Thomas Matthews who was Organist and Choirmaster at St. Luke’s from 1946 to 1960. Benefit Concert for the OPUS 327 Centennial Organ Fund. $30 premium; $25 general adult; $15 student/senior.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Opus 327 Series. Tickets at Opus327.org

A Tribute to Thomas Matthews, St. Luke’s organist/choirmaster 1946-1960 and first Dean NSAGO
2019-02-10 15:30 - 16:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Organ Recital

Benefit Concert for the OPUS 327 Centennial Organ Fund

Sunday, February 10, 2019, 3:30pm
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
939 Hinman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Brian Schoettler, Director of Music and Organist
First United Methodist Church of Evanston
www.brianschoettler.com

Tickets and information: opus327.org
$25 Adult | $30 Premium | $15 Senior

NSAGO Event: Marie-Rubis Bauer in recital
2019-02-22 - 2019-02-23 | Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United States
Friday, Feb 22, 2019, 7:30pm – Recital
Saturday, February 23, 2019, 10:00am – Masterclass
Winnetka Congregational Church
725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
MARIE-RUBIS BAUER in RECITAL
and MASTERCLASS
(In collaboration with the Chicago AGO Chapter)
Our second collaboration this season the Chicago chapter, this time in north shore territory, hosting Marie-Rubis Bauer, Archdiocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Organist at Saint Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska. Come join us for a recital on the Pasi at Winnetka Congregational Church. For more information, contact: Evan DuVall (mevanduvall@comcast.net).

Marianne Kim, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-02-25 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

Christine Kraemer, Lenten Organ Recital Series, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-03-13 11:30, 2019-03-20 11:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Weekly 30-minute performances by St. Luke’s organist, Dr. Christine Kraemer. Open to the public. Free-will offering accepted.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston

Opus 327, Bach Cantatas, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-03-16 19:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12 & Wachet! Betet! Betet! Wachet!, BWV 70
with Organ Work; Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564. Featuring the Trebles of St. Luke’s with members of Bella Voce and the Bella Voce Sinfonia, and guest organist Stephen Buzard, Director of Music at St. James Cathedral. Benefit Concert to support the Trebles in the 2019 St. Luke’s Choir Residency at Wells Cathedral, England. $30 premium; $25 general adult, $15 student/senior.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Tickets at Opus327.org

Jackson Borges, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-03-25 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston. Jackson Borges is from Rehoboth Beach & Harbeson, DE

Christine Kraemer, Lenten Organ Recital Series, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-03-27 11:30 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States

Jazz Vespers, Peter Schwendener, Pianist, St. Luke's Evanston
2019-04-28 16:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston.

Young Artist Recital
2019-04-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm Street, Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
Sunday, April 28, 4:00 p.m.
Glenview Community Church
1000 Elm Street • Glenview, IL 60025
A special performance featuring young organists
Adam Gruber, Jonathan Rudy, and Madeleine Woodworth

Adam Gruber

Jonathan Rudy

Madeleine Woodworth

Performing organ music of Buxtehude, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, Eben, Guillou, Hampton, and Decker
FREE ADMISSION
With a freewill offering taken to support the Northfield Township Food Pantry

Annual Banquet 2019
2019-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Hackney’s On Lake, 1514 E Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
Please Join Us Immediately Following the Concert…
Annual Banquet at Hackney’s on Lake
1514 E Lake Avenue • Glenview, IL 60025
$25.00 per person
Reservations & Payment due by April 24th
Prix Fixe menu includes option of entree, plus salad, rolls, unlimited soft drinks/coffee, and dessert. Cash Bar available.
Questions? Contact rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org
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Timothy Spelbring, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-04-29 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

Opus 327, Anthems and High Tea, St. Luke's Episcopal
2019-05-11 16:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Choir of St. Luke’s “Send-off to Wells Concert” with organ prelude followed by High Tea @ 5:30 pm. Featuring the St. Luke’s Choir and their repertoire for Wells. Benefit Concert to support the trebles in the 2019 St. Luke’s Choir Residency at Wells Cathedral, England. $75 premium + High Tea; $30 premium; $25 general adult; $15 student/senior.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave, Evanston. Tickets at Opus327.org

Peggy Massello, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-05-20 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

NSAGO Chapter Picnic
2019-06-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Judy Kohl’s Home, 630 S. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 AT 5:00PM
DEAN JUDY KOHL’S HOME
630 S. GREEN BAY ROAD, LAKE FOREST, IL
Join us at the home of Dean Judy Kohl for a final party closing our season. For more information or with questions, please contact Judy: agonorthshore@gmail.com

Robert McConnell, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-06-24 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

AGO Regional Convention
2019-06-30 - 2019-07-03 | Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
You can find about everything you and your members might be interested in knowing about the Convention on their very complete website. It can be found at: https://grago2019.org/

The website lists the Artists, Venues, Exhibits, Schedules, Scholarships, Registration, the Host Hotel, contacts, etc. About everything you would need to know.

The are different Registration RATES based on how early you register. (For example: if you are an AGO Regular member the “early bird” rate on or before March 15 is $375. After that date the price goes up to $425. If you are a Senior—the “early bird” rate is $325; but will go up to $350 after March 15. The price for AGOYO (young organists) is $300. The price for NON-AGO members is $450. (For the complete details and pricing look at their website.)

Also, the convention hotel, the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, is a grand bargain—and up to four people can stay in one room for one very reasonable rate. (It is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in.) You can register for the hotel right on the Convention’s website.

If you can come a day or two early, or stay a day or two after the convention you will greatly enjoy the City of Grand Rapids. There are many lovely parks and museums there. Also, the RYOC/Quimby Competition for Young Organists will be on Saturday June 29 starting at 1:30 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church–before the convention “officially” begins.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send them to me, or Peter Kurdziel, the Convention Coordinator @ chair@grago2019.org or call/text him at 231-286-9708

Music New and Old: Sharing Favorites
2019-09-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Christ Church Winnetka, 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United States
Our season will begin with some great new ideas to inspire your music planning. Join us for a series of short presentations on new and useful organ, choral, and handbell repertoire. Bring your own favorite sheet music to show to others, too! We’ll start with an informal time for music sharing and with a welcome reception. We’ll conclude with a brief Guild installation service for new officers and board members.
For more information, contact Jill Hunt (huntjills@aol.com).
