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: 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"...
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...