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.
Young Artist Recital ReviewJune 2019
NSAGO Young Artist Recital – Glenview Community Church – Sunday, April 28, 2019 Young Artist Recital encourages, dazzles, and charms! Last year, 2017-2018, the North Shore Chapter focused on celebrating its 60th birthday, culminating in a special banquet and program...
February 2019 – From Pasi to Pasi: Marie Rubis Bauer Organ Recital
Last Friday and Saturday, February 22 and 23, the North Shore and Chicago Chapters of the American Guild of Organists sponsored Marie Rubis Bauer in an organ recital and masterclass at Winnetka Congregational Church in Winnetka, Illinois on the 2008 Martin Pasi...
October 2018
Hymn Festival Review
Royce Eckhardt, hymnal editor and historian, presented a hymn festival on September 16 titled “Let All the World in Every Corner Sing!” Held at Winnetka Covenant Church in Wilmette, Illinois, the hymn festival focused on global hymnody and utilized a variety of...
July 2018
The Finale of Our 60th Anniversary Season
On Sunday, April 29, nearly 200 AGO members and guests gathered at 4pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, IL for a recital by six deans, current and former, of the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. This included Peggy Massello, David...
NSAGO 60th Anniversary history presentation
Click here to see the 60th anniversary celebration video.
March 2018
The Organ Then and Now – A Lively Discussion of the Past, Present and Future
A delightful wine and cheese reception opened the special evening of presentations by panelists: Jeff Weiler, President of JL Weiler, Inc. a firm specializing in historically -informed pipe organ restoration, Chicago, IL; Margaret McElwain Kemper, Adjunct Associate...
January 2018
Fourth Annual Epiphany Party
On Friday evening, January 5, Dean Andrea Handley hosted the festive Annual Epiphany Party at her home, once again. It was a delightful evening of fellowship, absolutely delicious food, fun, and music. Andrea & Sharon (Peterson), as usual, played a 4-hand version...
December 2017
Fishell Concert a Perfect Tribute to Richard Enright
On Friday evening, November 10, the North Shore Chapter continued celebrating its 60th anniversary season with a recital honoring the life of one of its founding members, Richard Gordon Enright (1923-2016), who was also Professor Emeritus of Church Music and Organ, at...
October 2017
A Wonderful Beginning to Our Anniversary Season
The North Shore Chapter began the celebration of our 60th anniversary year on September 24th with a special service and installation of officers and board members entitled Through the Ages: A Service of Celebration Honoring the North Shore Chapter's Heritage. It was...
July 2017
Closing Members Recital and Gala Reception – a Gift of Rarely Heard Compositions
On June 5, the North Shore Chapter AGO closed the 2016-2017 season with an exciting Members Recital and Gala Champagne Reception at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Northbrook, featuring various composers writing of music in the time of “War and Peace”. An array of...