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: Epiphany Party
In the event you missed our Seventh Annual Epiphany Party... A hearty thank you to those who were able to join us virtually for this year’s annual Epiphany Party! Apologies for the technical glitch where Evite thought we were having the party on their site instead of...
Recent Event Review | Organ Crawl on November 7, 2020
Chaired by Susan Klotzbach and Derek Nickels The 2020 Autumn Organ Crawl for the North Shore AGO and the Organ Historical Society was a virtual event featuring the organs of four churches in the northwestern area of Chicago. The instruments include the 1981 M. P....
Review of Our Opening Recital on September 15
By Linda Cerebona A lovely recital was recently produced by Richard Clemmitt and co-hosted by Linda Cerabona on September 15, 2020 via Zoom. It featured 6 organists and was followed by a short breakout session with those who were virtually present. Here is a list of...
Wolfgang Rübsam Masterclass
The North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presented internationally acclaimed organist and recording artist Wolfgang Rübsam in a masterclass on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, IL. Marianne Kim, and recent graduate...
Recent Event Review: Wolfgang Rübsam Concert
NSAGO Artist Recital St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Evanston Friday, March 6, 2020 “Gourmet French Colors” Wolfgang Rübsam, organ On Friday evening, March 6, organists and organ aficionados filled St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, attending what may have been one...
Recent Event Review: Epiphany Party 2020
Epiphany Party - January 3rd An enthusiastic group of chapter members and friends gathered on January 3 for our sixth annual Epiphany party hosted by Andrea and David Handley. Guests enjoyed delicious food and drink provided by the Handleys in their beautifully...
Recent Event Review: Johann Vexo Concert
The North Shore Chapter, in collaboration with the Chicago Chapter and Loyola University, presented distinguished French organist Johann Vexo in recital on Sunday afternoon, October 20. The concert took place at Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola. Vexo is Organiste...
Recent Event Review: AGO Meeting September 2019
On a dark and rainy Sunday afternoon (It was a dark and stormy night…..) 30 North Shore members and friends gathered at Christ Church in Winnetka for fellowship and music sharing. We enjoyed delicious cookies, cheese and crackers and punch provided so ably by Eileen...
Recent Event Review: AGO Regional Convention
REPORT FROM THE GREAT LAKES REGIONAL AGO CONVENTION 2019: Nearly 250 attendees enjoyed the Great Lakes Regional Convention in Grand Rapids at the end of June. We were treated to many recitals in a number of wonderful venues. Grand Rapids has a plethora of large and...
End of Year Picnic
Amazingly, the rain held off for our end of the year potluck picnic on Saturday, June 1st. Who needs a formal program when we have a table full of wonderful “potluck dishes” and warm conversations among friends. [gallery order="DESC" link="file" size="medium"...