North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

A Gift of Music
2025-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
As the March recitalist in the Gift of Music, Christopher Urban, a wonderful organist at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, will be performing several pieces composed by J.S. Bach Louis Daquin, Paul Fey, Léon Boëllmann.
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Silent Movie - The General
2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 | EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 203 S Kensington, LaGrange, IL, 60525, United States
The Friends of Casavant Op 3062 present the 1926 silent film “The General” starting Buster Keaton.
Following the sudden death of Jay Warren on February 24th, Emmanuel Episcopal would like to present the film ‘The General’ in memory of Jay’s life and legacy and support of the Silent Film Society, and are delighted that our very own Music Director, Rich Spantikow, will play the accompanying organ score with the blessing of Jay’s family. This event will be supported by your free-will donations; please note the donation opportunity in the billing process.
The General is a 1926 American silent Western slapstick romantic action comedy film released by United Artists. It was inspired by the Great Locomotive Chase, a true story of an event that occurred during the American Civil War. The story was adapted from the 1889 memoir The Great Locomotive Chase by William Pittenger. The film stars Buster Keaton, who also co-directed it along with Clyde Bruckman.

Organ Concert - SEGNER
2025-04-26 15:00 - 16:30 | New England Congregational Church – Aurora, IL, 406 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, I, 60506, United States
New Principal Organist for New England Congregational Church Daniel Segner is set to present a festive program of favorite pieces on Saturday, April 26th at 3:00pm. This program is FREE with a suggested donation of $10. A festive reception follows the performance.

A Gift of Music
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
As a special Gift of Music in April, Elliott Chapel will host a Hymn Festival featuring Marianne Kim. It will take place on the last Sunday of the Month, April 27th, at 3 pm in the Chapel. Please feel free to join us for this special afternoon of music!

Thunder and Wind (Organ and Percussion)
2025-05-09 19:30 - 20:30 | ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 393 n Main St, Glen Ellyn, I, 60137, United States
THUNDER AND WIND – CONCERT EVENT: The Fox Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists has invited you to attend our upcoming Concert Event – “Thunder and Wind” featuring Rhonda Sider Edgington on organ; and Carolyn Koebel on percussion. The concert will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 393 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, Illinois and will feature the J.W. Walker & Sons, Ltd, Organ (1991).
The program will include music for percussion and organ, featuring Kalamazoo-based percussionist, multi-genre and multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Koebel. The two have been performing together regularly since 2019, and will play works by Hina Sakamoto, Connor Chee, Fela Sowande, and others. Rhonda will also play solo organ works by Buxtehude, Sweelinck, and a number of living composers.
A freewill offering will be received and a reception will follow the concert.

Handel's Messsiah: Part II & III
2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:00 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
On Friday, May 16, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents parts 2 and 3 of Handel’s “Messiah.” A continuation of their fall concert, the program will feature the concluding sections of the three-part work including the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Soloists include Marguerite DiMarco, Kari Sorensen, Christine Ebeling Mando, Nicolette Nazarowski, William Johnson, Mackenzie Kirkwood, William Schindler, and Joshua Green under the direction of Minister of Music & Organist, Dr. Brian Schoettler. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
Friday, May 16, 2025 – 7:30pm
Handel’s Messiah: Part II & III
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1359811625143584/

Morgan Simmons Memorial Service
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago, 60611, United States
Memorial service for Dr. Morgan Simmons (April 6, 1929 – February 28, 2025)
May 17 at 2:00pm
Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 E. Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 6061
A service of remembrance will take place at a future date at the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to:
New Organist Fund (Morgan and Mary Simmons Scholarship) of the American Guild of Organists
475 Riverside Drive
Suite 1260
New York, NY 10115
Or
Music Program at the Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 E. Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 6061

Tom Trenney Hymn Festival
2025-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202, United States
May 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
We partner with the Chicago AGO chapter and Opus 327 to host renowned church musician Tom Trenney at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston for a hymn festival and masterclass. The event is free but you must reserve your tickets in advance using this link: https://bit.ly/trenney
NSAGO members and friends will gather after the hymn festival for our annual banquet. If you have not already RSVPed, please email dean@teal-ostrich-479748.hostingersite.com.
There will be a cash bar at 5:30pm prior to our buffet dinner being served at 6:00pm. The cost is $40/person. Firehouse Grill is located at 750 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202.

A Gift of Music
2025-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
As a Gift of Music in May, Dr. Dana Robinson will present a program of Bach’s organ music.
Please feel free to join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of Bach’s music this Monday afternoon!

Christine Kraemer - Gift of Music Recital
2025-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Dr. Christine Kraemer presents the final recital of the season on Monday, June 23 at 2:00pm in Elliott Chapel at Presbyterian Homes (1 Calvin Cir, Evanston, IL 60201). Dr. Kraemer is organist at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evanston. The concert is free and open to the public.

Funeral Service for Kathy Roderer
2025-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake Street, Evanston, 60201, United States
Kathy Roderer (August 12, 1955 – June 13, 2025)
https://www.donnellanfuneral.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Roderer?obId=42942036
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 5th, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 616 Lake Street, Evanston, Illinois.

Caroline Robinson
2025-07-20 15:00 - 16:00 | MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL, 1032 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
Our Summer Celebrity Series continues with a concert by Dr. Caroline Robinson, concert organist and Assistant Professor of Organ at the University of Michigan.
Parking and admission are free!
Sunday, July 20 @ 3:00pm
Madonna della Strada Chapel
1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

Summer Celebrity Series: Stephen Price
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:30 | MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL, 1032 W Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
Organist Stephen Price performs a free recital at Loyola University’s Madonna della Strada Chapel. Free admission and parking; open to the public.

North Shore Chapter Potluck
2025-09-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Christ Church Winnetka, 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United States
We will gather on Sunday, September 14 at 2:00pm at Christ Church in Winnetka for our NSAGO Chapter Potluck. Please RSVP here and indicate what dish you intend to bring (salad, dessert, casserole, veggies and dip, bottle of wine, etc.).
https://forms.gle/TukSVi6GUnFc2f9S7
Hot dogs, Italian beef, soda, and water will be provided. The church address is 784 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, IL 60093. On-street parking is available and we will enter via the door on the south side of the building on Humboldt Avenue. Please invite a colleague who serves at a church near yours to join us. Friends and significant others are also welcome. Simply list them as your guest or have them complete this RSVP. We ask that you RSVP before the end of August. Christ Church will also host a Taizé Service at 5:30pm on the day of the potluck in case you would like to stick around for that. You may also bring along any organ music that you would like to pass along and share with other organists to the potluck. Leftover music will be shared with current organ students at MIC and local universities

A Gift of Music
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
You are warmly invited to attend an Organ and Piano Duo Concert on Sunday, September 17th, at 2:00 p.m. in Elliott Chapel. The program will be presented by Noah Wynne-Morton and Eun Joo Ju, featuring a selection of beautiful and inspiring music.

Wednesdays@Noon Recital
2025-10-01 12:10 - 12:45 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
Christopher Urban, organ
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N Dunton Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
www.firstpresah.org

James Russell Brown - 40th anniversary Organ Recital
2025-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Giles Episcopal Church, 3025 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
A celebration of 40 years as Director of Music & Organist at St. Giles Episcopal Church, Northbrook
Organ by Hellmuth Wolff & Associates (1993)
Program:
Modus ludendi (S. Scheidt)
Passacaglia in d minor (D. Buxtehude)
Trio en passacaille (A. Raison)
Passacaglia in c minor (J.S. Bach)
Andante, from Trio Sonata IV (J.S. Bach)
Chorale in b minor (C. Franck)
Prelude & Fugue in B Major (M. Dupre)

Holy Name Cathedral Concert Series Organ Concert
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Cathedral Concert Series season 2025-2026 opener featuring Dr. Thomas Fielding, Director of Music for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Cleveland, Ohio. He will present on the Flentrop organ a program of Bruhn, Bach, Fielding, Mendelssohn, Widor and Tournemire.

Organ Concert: Jonathan Ryan
2025-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, United States
FPC and the NSAGO present concert organist Jonathan Ryan.
The concert is free and open to the public.

Olivier Latry - Organist
2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1424 N. Dearborn Parkway, Chicago, IL, 60610, United States
Olivier Latry, Organiste Titulaire of Nôtre Dame, Paris, plays a recital on the C. B. Fisk organ

Immanuel Lutheran Organ Scholar Award Recital
2025-10-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake Street, Evanston, 60201, United States
Undergraduate Organ Scholar Award Winner recital by David Devine, University of Iowa student of Gregory Hand, reception following

A Gift of Music
2025-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Dr. Paul Lee Seo will be the featured organist for the October Gift of Music series. She will perform works by J. S. Bach, Marianne Kim, Dan Locklair, and other composers. Please join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of organ music.

Nathaniel Gumbs – Organist
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL, 60093, United States
Brilliant organist Nathaniel Gumbs, Director of Music at The Riverside Church in NYC, plays a thrilling and varied program on the Pasi organ. Free admission. Free parking. Artist reception following.

Evensong
2025-11-02 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Giles Episcopal Church, 3025 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
ALL SAINTS EVENSONG
The Choir of St. Giles Church
James R. Brown, Director of Music & Organist
Preces & Responses (Martin Neary)
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in d minor (T. Walmisley)
Anthem: A New Song (J. MacMillan)

Lecture-Recital: Italian Organ Music
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Garrett Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Thursday, November 13, 2025
4:00 – 4:30 pm Lecture
4:30 – 5:20 pm Recital
Garrett Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful
2121 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
Dr. Corrado Cavalli, organist at St. John Cantius, presents a lecture on Italian organ music followed by the a recital featuring works by, Bergamo, Bossi, Capocci, Gambini Rosetta, and Somma.
https://www.cavallicorrado.org/

Immanuel Lutheran Graduate Organ Scholar Award recital
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake Street, Evanston, 60201, United States
Graduate Organ Scholar Award winner, Katie Gunn, Indiana University, student of Chris Young, reception following

Pipe Organ Dedication and Recital
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Giles, 1045 Columbian Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302, United States
St. Catherine of Siena – St. Lucy & St. Giles Parish (Oak Park, IL) announces the dedication of their new Berghaus pipe organ, November 16 at 3 p.m. The event features Jonathan Oblander in recital; free and open to the public, with a reception following. The organ comprises three manuals and pedal, four divisions, 47 stops, 40 ranks, and 2,506 pipes. It was completed in late 2024, primarily using pipework from the 1901 Hutchings & Votey instrument that was removed from The Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Chicago before the church was repurposed into living space. Berghaus constructed a new mobile console along with new framework, slider and offset chests, winding and enclosures. The organ speaks through the grillework to the side of the altar.

A Gift of Music
2025-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Elliott Chapel, 3131 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
As part of the Gift of Music series in November, David Jonies, director of Music and Organist of Holy Name Cathedral, will be the featured organist. We warmly invite you to come and enjoy this special program.

Mozart's Requiem
2025-11-21 19:30 - 20:30 | First United Methodist Church Evanston, 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
On Friday, November 21st, the Festival Choir and Orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Evanston presents Mozart’s “Requiem.” The program will be conducted by Brian Schoettler with soloists Madeleine Zuckerman, Christine Ebeling Mando, William Johnson, and Joshua Green. The 7:30pm concert is free and open to the public.
Friday, November 21, 2025 – 7:30pm
Mozart’s Requiem
First United Methodist Church
516 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-864-6181

Sharon R. Peterson plays Solo Organ Recital
2025-12-19 12:10 - 12:50 | Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago, 60611, United States
Sharon R. Peterson will play a solo organ recital at 4th Presbyterian Church, (126 E. Chestnut, Chicago,) on Friday, December 19, at 12:10pm on their Noonday Concert Series. Her seasonal program will consist of lesser-known pieces by well-known composers, (Bach, Brahms, Percy Grainger, Leo Sowerby, and Samuel Barber,) in addition to the Noel Basque (Introdution & 8 Variations,) by Dom. Paul Benoit. Max Drischner and Norberto Guinaldo will also be featured. Come, enjoy !
