North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

End of Year Chapter Picnic
2022-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Christ Church Winnetka, 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United States
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 5:00pm
Join us at Christ Church in Winnetka for a festive party to close our season together. Please be sure to come to Christ Church at 784 Sheridan Road, not to another building also owned by Christ Church elsewhere in Winnetka. For more information, contact Richard Clemmitt (rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org).
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Progressive Organ Recital and Annual Banquet
2022-05-22 16:30 - 19:30 | The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E Westminster Ave, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 4:30pm
Join us for three short organ concerts hosted in succession by three Lake Forest area churches: Church of the Covenants, First Presbyterian Church, and The Church of the Holy Spirit. Celebrate afterward with a delicious dinner together.
RSVP for Members Banquet
Recital One – 4:30 p.m. Jay Peterson, organist The Church of the Holy Spirit 400 E Westminster Avenue Lake Forest, IL 60045

Recital Two – 5:10 p.m. Jill Hunt & Barry Wenger, organists First Presbyterian Church 700 N Sheridan Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Recital Three – 5:50 p.m. David Hiett, organist Church of the Covenants 350 E Deerpath Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 For more information, contact Dave Hiett (bdhiett@gmail.com).

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-05-04 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Favorite Sacred Arias
Soloists,
Christopher Urban, organ

Bach Week Festival
2022-04-29 19:30 | Anderson Chapel, North Park University, 5159 N. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
Vocal, Choir, and Orchestra Concert
“Bach: Sacred and Secular Masterworks”
Artists:
Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano
Lindsay Metzger, mezzo-soprano
Susan Platts, mezzo soprano
Tyler Lee, tenor
David Govertsen, bass
Alyce Johnson, flute
Jason Moy, organ
Bach Week Festival Orchestra and Chorus,
Richard Webster, music director
Program:
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: March for 3 Trumpets and Timpani
Johann Sebastian Bach: “Mer hahn en neue Oberkeet,” BWV 212, “Peasant Cantata”
J.S. Bach: “Magnificat,” BWV 243
Admission: VIP seating $50, adults $35, seniors $25, students w/ID $15

Bach Week Festival
2022-04-24 15:00 | All Saints Episcopal Church, 4550 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
Chamber Music Concert:
“Bach and Before”
This period-instrument chamber concert opens the Chicago area’s 49th annual Bach Week Festival by spotlighting composers who influenced J. S. Bach.
Artists:
Emi Tanabe, baroque violin
Wendy Benner, baroque violin
Anna Steinhoff, viola da gamba
Jerry Fuller, violone
Jason J. Moy, harpsichord
Richard Webster, organ and Music Director
Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach: An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653
Dieterich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in C Major, BuxWV 266
Nicolaus Adam Strungk: Contrapunct sopra la Bassigaylos d’Altr/ Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
Georg Böhm: Variations on Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten
Johann Adam Reincken: Sonata No. 1 in A minor from Hortus Musicus
Dieterich Buxtehude: Trio Sonata in B-flat Major, BuxWV 255
Johann Pachelbel: Partie IV, from Musicalische Ergötzung
Admission: Free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

St. Charles Singers – Mozart Journey XVI
2022-04-10 15:00 | Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States
Mozart Journey XVI
Performers:
St. Charles Singers
Jeffrey Hunt, music director
Metropolis Orchestra
Michelle Areyzaga, guest soprano
Stephen Uhl, organ
Program:
Missa Solemnis, K. 139
Missa Brevis, K. 140
Tantum Ergo, K. 197
Two German Hymns, K. 343
Tickets: $40 adults, $35 seniors, $10 students

St. Charles Singers - Mozart Journey XVI
2022-04-09 19:30 | Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174, United States

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-04-06 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Arias and Sacred Songs
Megan Hendrickson, soprano
Sarah Jenks, piano

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-03-02 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Trumpet Tunes
Jered Montgomery, trumpet
Christopher Urban, organ

Colin Andrews plays Messiaen
2022-02-25 19:30 - 21:00 | MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL, 1032 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
Friday, February 25, 2022, 7:30pm
Madonna della Strada Chapel, Loyola University
1032 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660
We partner with the Chicago Chapter AGO and Loyola University to present organist Colin Andrews playing Olivier Messiaen’s monumental Livre du Saint Sacrement. Colin Andrews is one of only four organists in the world to have recorded the complete organ works of Messiaen. For more information, contact Richard Clemmitt (rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org).

37th Annual Organ Fest
2022-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Music from Cinema and Theater

Organ Fest goes to the movies!
Organists: Michael Gagne, Marianne Kim, Christopher Urban and Gary Wendt team up to provide a dynamic program of film and theater music transcribed for the organ. Selections include: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Sound of Music and Phantom of the Opera

Wednesdays @ Noon
2022-02-02 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Derek E. Nickels,
Director of Music at Church of the Holy Comforter, Kenilworth presents a 30-minute program of organ works.

BOËLY, Fantasie et Fugue, Op. 18, No. 6
BACH-BIERY, Valet will ich dir geben (Cantata 95)
BACH-BIERY, Jesu, meine Freude (Cantata 12)
BACH-BIERY, Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren (Cantata 137)
BINGHAM, Roulade, Op. 9, No. 3
NEAR, Sarabande (Suite for Organ)
LITAIZE, Prélude et danse fuguée

Eighth Annual Epiphany Party
2022-01-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Andrea Handley’s home, 516 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
NEW DATE: Saturday, January 8, 2022, 6:00pm
Andrea’s Handley’s home
516 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Join us for our eighth annual Epiphany party! We meet at Andrea Handley’s festively decorated home for an evening including appetizers, drinks, dinner, and a program of holiday favorites. For more information, contact Andrea Handley (andrea.handley@gmail.com).
Please Note: Vaccination Required.
Parking: Parking available in the southeast end of the First Pres parking lot (just across the street from Andrea’s house)

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Organ Recital Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Roderer Pipe Organ
2021-12-05 14:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, Evanston, 3637 Golf Road, Evanston, IL, United States
Trinity Lutheran Church, Evanston invites you to an organ recital celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Roderer pipe organ, dedicated on December 6, 1971. Beau Surratt, Trinity’s Director of Worship and Music, will offer an Advent and Christmas-themed program featuring composers J.S. Bach, Jean Langlais, Joel Martinson, and others. We look forward to having the builder of Trinity’s organ, Kurt Roderer, and his wife Kathy, with us to celebrate. The timing of this recital will allow an opportunity for music lovers to attend other local events such as the Advent Lessons and Carols at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Evanston, at 4pm in the afternoon.

AGO 125th Anniversary Celebration
2021-11-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091, United States
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 4:00pm
Trinity United Methodist Church
1024 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Join us to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the American Guild of Organists. This event will feature performances by members of our chapter of organ repertoire by prominent composers associated with the AGO, including Arthur Foote, Marianne Kim, Leon Nelson, John Knowles Paine, Florence Price, Morgan Simmons, Leo Sowerby, Alec Wyton, and more. For more information, contact Judy Kohl (judygkohl@gmail.com).

Eric Plutz plays Vierne
2021-10-08 19:30 - 21:30 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Friday, October 8, 2021, 7:30pm
First United Methodist Church of Evanston
516 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Join us for an all-Vierne recital including Symphonies 2 and 6 played by organ virtuoso Eric Plutz. For more information, contact Brian Schoettler (brian@faithatfirst.com).

Season Kick-Off Picnic
2021-09-04 17:00 | Judy Kohl’s Home, 630 S. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Saturday, September 4, 2021, 5:00pm
Judy Kohl’s home
630 S Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Join us at the home of our dean, Judy Kohl, to share summer stories and to celebrate the start of a new season together. All are invited – bring a spouse or friend! Perhaps reach out to someone who might be interested in joining NSAGO.
Please RSVP to Judy to let her know how many are coming and what you will be bringing.
847.769.7447 Judygkohl@gmail.com

Annual Chapter Picnic
2021-06-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Judy Kohl’s Home, 630 S. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Saturday, June 12, 2021, 5:00pm
Dean Judy Kohl’s home
630 S Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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)

Progressive Organ Recital & Banquet
2021-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | IL
Sunday, May 16, 2021, 4:00pm
Arlington Heights area churches Virtually
Join us virtually for a progressive organ recital on Zoom featuring three Arlington Heights area churches: St. Peter Lutheran, First Presbyterian, and Southminster Presbyterian.
After the concert break-out rooms will be offered so we can socialize and get caught up with each other.
Since we cannot dine together you are encouraged to donate to the Greater Chicago Food Depository instead. You can donate online at chicagosfoodbank.org; by phone, 773-247-3663; or by check, made out to Greater Chicago Food Depository, and sent to 4100 W. Ann Laurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632. Why not consider donating the cost of a restaurant dinner? Our donations will be tallied by the GCFD, so we can be inspired by the generosity of our fellow Members. For more information, contact Sharon Peterson (speterson1@northpark.edu), Paul Cochran (pcochran48@comcast.net), or Lee Nelson (leeathomevh@aol.com).

Lenten Themed Organ Recital on Zoom
2021-02-26 19:30 - 21:00 | IL
Friday, February 26, 2021, 7:30pm
Because of ongoing pandemic concerns, our program tonight has been changed to a Lenten-themed organ recital. Please join us on Zoom for a lovely evening of music played by our chapter members; Linda Cerabona, Paul Cochran, James Janssen, Brian Schoettler, Charles Sundquist, and Isza Wu. The concert will be followed by an opportunity to greet colleagues and make new friends.
Our previously scheduled Messiaen recital by Colin Andrews has been postponed to February 2022
For info, contact Richard Clemmitt (rclemmitt@christchurchwinnetka.org).
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Seventh Annual Epiphany Party
2021-01-03 18:30 - 21:30 | IL
Sunday, January 3, 2021, 6:30pm
More information to come as the date approaches
Join us for our seventh annual Epiphany party! We hope to meet at Andrea Handley’s home, as usual, for an evening including appetizers, drinks, dinner, and a program of Christmas and holiday favorites. If necessary, we will provide this event in an engaging alternative format. For more information, contact Rich Spantikow (rjspantikow@gmail.com) or Andrea Handley (andrea.handley@gmail.com).

Organ Crawl with the Organ Historical Society
2020-11-07 11:00 - 16:00 | IL
Saturday, November 7, 2020, 11:00am-4:00pm
Skokie and Edgebrook area churches
We partner with the Organ Historical Society for an in-person, socially distanced visit to Skokie and Edgebrook area churches with interesting pipe organs. These churches will include St. Paul’s Lutheran, Edgebrook Community Church, Queen of All Saints Basilica and more. For more information, contact Derek Nickels (derek.nickels63@gmail.com) or Susan Klotzbach (susanklotzbach@gmail.com).

Virtual Organ Recital and Welcome
2020-09-15 19:30 - 21:00 | IL
Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 7:30pm
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Join us on Zoom for a half-hour members recital, an opportunity to make some new friends, and a welcome to our incoming board members and officers. For more information, contact Judy Kohl (judygkohl@gmail.com) or Linda Cerabona (lcerabona@usml.edu).

Chapter Picnic
2020-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 | 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).
