North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Chapter Picnic
2020-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Judy Kohl’s Home, 630 S. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Join us at the home of dean Judy Kohl for a final party closing our season. For more information, contact
Judy Kohl (judygkohl@gmail.com).

Annual Banquet 2020
2020-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Francesca’s Intimo, 293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
Please Join Us Immediately Following the Concert…
Annual Banquet at Francesca’s Intimo
293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
$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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Music for a Royal Occasion: Members’ Recital and Annual Banquet
2020-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E Westminster Ave, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Please join North Shore AGO Chapter members and others for a program of royal festive organ music on the unique Harrison & Harrison Ltd. Organ built in Durham, England. Celebrate afterward with a delicious dinner together at a nearby restaurant.
For more information, contact Robert Woodworth (robertwoodworth@att.net) or Beth Naegele (socratesnaegele@att.net).

Choir Concert: Beethoven & Vierne at First United Methodist Church
2020-04-24 19:30 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Friday, April 24, 2020 – 7:30pm
Choir Concert: Beethoven & Vierne
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: http://www.faithatfirst.com/music
On Friday, April 24th, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston will present a program titled “Beethoven & Vierne.” The concert celebrates two renowned composers’ anniversaries: symphonist Ludwig van Beethoven’s 200th and organist Louis Vierne’s 150th. The program begins with Louis Vierne’s “Messe solennelle” (Solemn Mass) for choir and two organs – indicative of Vierne’s post at Notre Dame in Paris. The program concludes with Beethoven’s “Mass in C” – a choral masterpiece from his middle period. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

Organ Concert - Brian Schoettler at First United Methodist Church
2020-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Sunday, March 15, 2020 – 1:00pm
Organ Concert – Brian Schoettler
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: http://www.faithatfirst.com/music

Wolfgang Rübsam Recital and Masterclass
2020-03-06 19:30 - 2020-03-07 10:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
We partner with St. Luke’s Church in presenting Wolfgang Rübsam playing organ works of Franck and Widor. Among his many accomplishments, Rübsam has been professor of sacred music and organ at Northwestern University, University Organist at Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago, and professor of organ at the Hochschule für Musik Saar in Saarbrücken, Germany. He has published more than 130 recordings, including the complete organ works of many important composers.
For more information, contact Brian Schoettler (brian@faithatfirst.com).

6th Annual Epiphany Party
2020-01-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Andrea Handley’s home, 516 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us for our sixth Epiphany party at Andrea Handley’s festively decorated home! The evening will include appetizers, drinks, dinner, and a program of Christmas and holiday favorites.
For more information, contact Andrea Handley (andrea.handley@gmail.com).

Choir Concert: Britten’s Best at First United Methodist Church
2019-11-22 19:30 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Friday, November 22, 2019 – 7:30pm
Choir Concert: Britten’s Best
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: http://www.faithatfirst.com/music
On Friday, November 22nd, the Festival Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston will present a program titled “Britten’s Best” featuring choral music by composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). The concert falls on Saint Cecilia’s Day (the patron saint of music) as well as Britten’s birthday. The program will include “Hymn to Saint Cecilia,” “Festival Te Deum,” and “A Ceremony of Carols.” The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.

25th Anniversary Rededication of Organ & Celebration of Music Ministry of Margaret Kemper
2019-11-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Presbyterian Homes – Elliott Chapel
3131 Simpson St. , Evanston, IL 60201
Stephen Buzard, Director of Music
St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois
For November 17 event, please RSVP to Janet at
847-492-2915 or jaldrich@presbyterianhomes.org

ALL SAINTS EVENSONG & DURUFLÉ’S “REQUIEM”
2019-11-03 17:00 - 19:00
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 5:00 P.M.
St. Giles Episcopal Church
3025 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
The Choir of St. Giles
James R. Brown, Director of Music
David Jonies (Holy Name Cathedral), Organist
For more information:
https://www.saint-giles.org

Johann Vexo Recital
2019-10-20 15:00 - 16:30 | MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL, 1032 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
We collaborate with our neighbors to the south, the Chicago Chapter and Loyola University, in presenting distinguished French organist Johann Vexo in recital. Vexo is Organiste de Choeur at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris; Organist of the Cathedral in Nancy; and Professor of Organ at the Superior Music Academy in Strasbourg.
For more information, contact Richard Clemmitt (rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org).

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).

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

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

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

Peggy Massello, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-05-20 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

Timothy Spelbring, Organist, Elliott Chapel Recital Series
2019-04-29 13:30 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States

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
Reserve Online
Please enter your information in the form below to reserve your spot. You will be redirected to PayPal to complete payment.

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

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.

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
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.

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
2019-03-20 11:30, 2019-03-13 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

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

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).

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

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
