Season Kick-Off Picnic

Judy Kohl's Home 630 S. Green Bay Road, Lake Forest, IL, 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 […]

Eric Plutz plays Vierne

First United Methodist Church Evanston 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 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).  

AGO 125th Anniversary Celebration

Trinity United Methodist Church 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, United States

Join us to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the American Guild of Organists. This event will feature organ repertoire by prominent composers associated with the AGO played by members of our chapter. For more information, contact Judy Kohl (judygkohl@gmail.com).

Organ Recital Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Roderer Pipe Organ

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 […]

Free

Eighth Annual Epiphany Party

Andrea Handley's home 516 Greenwood Street, Evanston, IL, 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 […]

Wednesdays @ Noon

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 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, […]

37th Annual Organ Fest

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 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

Colin Andrews plays Messiaen

MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL 1032 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 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 […]

Wednesdays @ Noon

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Trumpet Tunes Jered Montgomery, trumpet Christopher Urban, organ

Wednesdays @ Noon

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Arias and Sacred Songs Megan Hendrickson, soprano Sarah Jenks, piano

St. Charles Singers – Mozart Journey XVI

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 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

$10 – $40

St. Charles Singers – Mozart Journey XVI

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 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

$10 – $40

Bach Week Festival

All Saints Episcopal Church 4550 N. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, 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: […]

Bach Week Festival

Anderson Chapel, North Park University 5159 N. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL, 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 […]

Wednesdays @ Noon

First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Favorite Sacred Arias Soloists, Christopher Urban, organ