Recent Event Reviews
The North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists holds or sponsors many events throughout the year. Check this page frequently for reviews of our most recent event. For our archive of reviews of past events, click here.
Recent Event Review: National Convention
Chapter Award at the St. Louis AGO Convention The St. Louis AGO chapter hosted a great national convention with the Gateway Arch as the backdrop for this 250th anniversary of our nation. In addition to the countless concerts and masterclasses, I represented the North...
April 24 Banquet & Concert
On Friday, April 24 we gathered for our annual banquet at Francesca’s in Northbrook. We enjoyed a delicious meal and had time to connect with each other throughout the evening. Results of the recent NSAGO election were announced, outgoing board members were thanked...
Event Review: February 2026 Members’ Recital
Thank you to everyone who attended our members’ recital on February 1. Due to a maintenance issue at MIC we had to switch gears and we gathered at First United Methodist in Evanston instead. Thanks to our Sub-Dean Marianne Kim for coordinating and to our performers:...
Woman Composer Sunday Members’ Recital
3.9.25 NSAGO Members Recital group photo On March 9, 2025, the North Shore AGO gathered at First Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights to present a program in observance of Woman Composer Sunday – the same weekend as International Women’s Day. Our five female...
Recent Event Review: Annual Members Banquet
North Shore AGO Annual Members BanquetSunday, May 19, 2024Michigan Shores Club, Wilmette On Sunday, May 19, North Shore AGO members and their guests gathered in the Canterbury Room of the historic Michigan Shores Club for the annual members banquet. The elegantly...
Recent Event Review: David Schrader Workshop
Figured Bass Workshop with David Schrader Sunday, April 21, 2024 First United Methodist Church, Evanston Members were treated to an insightful lecture on the history and practice of figured bass presented by David Schrader in the historic Sanctuary of First United...
Recent Event Review: February 2024 Members’ Recital
Member’s Recital RecapSunday, February 11, 2024Winnetka Covenant ChurchJames Janossy, Board Secretary Audience members were treated to an uplifting afternoon performance in the octagonal, light-filled sanctuary of Winnetka Covenant Church on Sunday, February 11. ...
Recent Event Review: Epiphany Party 2024
On Sunday evening, January 7th, members and guests of the North Shore Chapter AGO gathered at the home of Andrea and David Handley for their Annual Epiphany Party! All in attendance certainly enjoyed the wonderful appetizers, incredible buffet of food and dessert...
Recent Event Review: November Organ Tour
The North Shore Chapter AGO joined forces with the Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the OHS for a combined tour of four unique organs in the Evanston/Wilmette area. Churches and organs visited were Vail Chapel, Garrett Seminary Chapel, St. Athanasius Church and the First...
Recent Event Review: Combined Organ Tour with North Shore AGO
Saturday, November 18, 2023 Schedule 10:00 a.m. Vail Chapel, Northwestern University, Evanston 11:00 a.m. Garrett Theological Seminary, Evanston Noon (Lunch on your own) 1:00 p.m. St. Athanasius Catholic Parish, Evanston 2:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Wilmette...