North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Organ Concert: Käthe Wright Kaufman
2026-04-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
Sun Apr 12th 4:00pm – 5:00pm
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Evanston, 939 Hinman Ave.
Käthe returns to the instrument upon which she had her first organ lessons: the beautiful and celebrated EM Skinner organ at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Käthe’s time as a chorister at St. Luke’s led her to pursue sacred music as her vocation and career.
Käthe will perform a recital on the Second Sunday of Easter, featuring works well-suited to this symphonic instrument.
General admission is $20 and students and youth are free.

Isza Wu at Loyola
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL, 1032 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
Organist Isza Wu play’s on Loyola’s monthly organ concert series.
https://www.luc.edu/campusministry/mdschapel/organ/
Parking is free on Sundays in the main parking structure, enter at Kenmore and West Sheridan Road.
6453 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
The concert is free and open to the public.

Hans Davidsson, Organ Concert & NSAGO Banquet
2026-04-24 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Giles Episcopal Church, 3025 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
On Friday, April 24 the NSAGO hosts an organ concert preceded by our annual banquet. We welcome Swedish organist Hans Davidsson who will present a program on the Wolff organ at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Northbrook. Dr. Davidsson is Artistic Director of the Göteborg International Organ Academy and Music Director at the church of Älvsborg in Göteborg and has done extensive recording of the works of Bach, Böhm, Buxtehude, Mendelssohn, and Weckmann. You will not want to miss this concert!
Here is the schedule:
5:30pm Cocktail hour at a nearby restaurant (venue TBA)
6:00pm Banquet
7:00pm Drive to St. Giles
7:30pm Concert
Friday, April 24, 2026
St. Giles Episcopal Church
3025 Walters Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
This concert is free and open to the public. Freewill offering.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Music Endowment presents Vincent Dubois in recital
2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake Street, Evanston, 60201, United States
Vincent Dubois, organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, plays works by Bach, Liszt, Poulenc, Verne, and Dupre, concluding with an improvisation. Champagne reception following.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Music Endowment presents Vincent Dubois
2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake Street, Evanston, 60201, United States
Organ concert by Vincent Dubois. Works by Bach, Liszt, Poulenc, Verne, and Dupre. Concluding with an improvisation on submitted themes. Champagne reception following.

Brian Schoettler, organ
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, IL, 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with acclaimed organist Brian Schoettler as he brings the grandeur of the pipe organ to life in this inspiring concert. Known for his expressive artistry and innovative programming, Schoettler will showcase a dynamic selection of works that span centuries and styles, from beloved classics to modern masterpieces. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the world of organ music, this performance promises to be a captivating experience filled with rich harmonies and breathtaking virtuosity. Don’t miss this extraordinary free event in our concert series! Reception to follow.
https://first-presbyterian-church-of-deerfield-475624.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/208413124
Sunday, April 26, 2026 – 4:00pm
Concert Series: Brian Schoettler, organ
First Presbyterian Church
824 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015

Organ Concert featuring Alceé Chriss III
2026-05-08 19:30 - 20:45 | First Congregational Church – Elgin, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL, 60120, United States
Organ Concert featuring Alceé Chriss III
First-prize and Bach prize winner at the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition, Alcée Chriss III is widely regarded as one of the leading young organists of our time. Previous competition awards include the Firmin Swinnen Silver Medal at the 2016 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition, First Prize and Audience Prize at the 2016 Fort Wayne National Organ Competition, and First Prize and Audience Prize at the 2014 Miami International Organ Competition. Mr. Chriss serves as University Organist and Artist-in-Residence at Wesleyan University.
A reception will follow the program.
This program is FREE and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received.
LINK TO POSTER: https://bit.ly/FVAGOPosterMay8
LINK TO EVENT FLYER: https://bit.ly/FVAGOEventMay8

Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis)
2026-05-15 19:30 - 20:30 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
The Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis) also known as the Nelson Mass. The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Kari Sorenson, Christine Ebeling Mando, William Johnson, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
Friday, May 15, 2026 – 7:30pm
Haydn’s Mass in Time of Distress (Missa in angustiis)
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: https://www.facebook.com/faithatfirst
