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.
February Panel and AGO Members Discuss Clergy/Musician Relationships
Music has always been at the center of Christian worship, and before that, in the Judeo temple liturgical tradition. You would then expect that pastors, priests and rabbis would have opportunity for a close working relationship and a collegial friendship with their...
January Epiphany Party a WARM time of Fun and Fellowship
It was a blustery, frigid evening, but inside 516 Greenwood Street in Evanston, a warm and festive party was underway for about thirty members and spouses, thanks to the wonderful hospitality of our Dean, Andrea Handley, and our Chaplain, David Handley. Blazing...
October WFMT Bach Project a Tremendous Success!
How exciting to have such a large audience for an organ recital! Many thanks to WFMT, Stephen Alltop, and all who were involved in planning and supporting the WFMT Bach Organ Project. It was absolutely wonderful to have several hundreds of people in attendance and...
September Wine and Cheese Welcome Reception was great fellowship!
We had a delightful time Sept. 21 as we gathered at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Glenview for our opening event of the season. Delicious food and drink were provided (for c. 20 people,) and we played a fun “Name that tune” game. Thanks go to Lois-Eve Anderson for...
June 2014 Closing banquet and program in Arlington Heights was great fun!
First Presbyterian Church, Arlington Heights hosted this event, the evening beginning with appetizers and dinner in the parlor and narthex of the church, just outside the sanctuary. Moretti’s in Mt. Prospect provided the food for the catered dinner. Three new board...
April 26 Handbells Workshops and Chicago Bronze Concert a “Ringing” Success!
Such a pleasure was ours on Saturday, April 26, as we immersed ourselves in handbell ringing with the Chicago Bronze. These expert handbell musicians shared their unique knowledge with NSAGO members and friends at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette,...
Daryl Robinson Recital on February 21 a Great Success
Friday, February 21 was another typical winter night in Chicago. However, for those of us in attendance at the AGO North Shore Chapter's recital at St. Luke's Episcopal in Evanston, it was a warm night for our ears and hearts as we were treated to a wonderful...
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 25, 2013, 7:00 pm Carl Schurz High School 3601 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60641 Featuring Chicago-area organists of all ages playing the splendid historic 4m/45r 1936, Moeller pipe organ. Get in the mood for Halloween with a night of...
September “Meet and Greet” a Success!
An Entertaining and fun start to the Season!! On Sunday, September 29th, approximately 30 North Shore Chapter members and friends gathered at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest for an evening of fellowship and wedding-themed stories and music. Attendees...