HIGHLIGHTS FROM CHAPTER PROGRAMS
BACH AND BEYOND AT THE ABBEY
ORGAN CONCERT
Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:30 PM
CONCERT PROGRAM: https://bit.ly/2021MarmionAbbeyProgram
Marmion Abbey
393 N Main Street
850 Butterfield Road
Aurora, IL 60502
https://www.marmion.org/s/1356/abbey/index.aspx?sid=1356&gid=1&pgid=391
ORGAN RE-DEDICATION CONCERT – Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 7:30 PM
WORKSHOP ON PREPARING ORGAN WORKS – Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 203 S Kensington Ave., La Grange, IL 60525
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, LaGrange will unveil its fully renovated Casavant 3062 pipe organ with a re-dedication recital by Clive Driskill-Smith on Saturday, September 25, 2021 @ 7:30 pm followed by an AGO workshop on Sunday, September 26 at 3:00 pm.
Both webcasted events are FREE and available directly from the parish website: http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org.
The recital will feature works of Bach, Widor, Willan, Mulet and Dupre among others. Driskill-Smith’s masterclass on “Preparing New Organ Works” will share techniques in preparing for Sunday as well as your next recital. Related topics include; enjoying your practice time, how musical structure may inform your decisions, interpretation, experimentation, use of a metronome and playing from memory. Have you ever wondered “is it okay to cheat” (e.g. miss out a note; or use pedal for manual only works)? Have you ever asked, “how do I even approach this big work and how long should it take to master?” Driskill-Smith will offer many insights! Enjoy this recital and masterclass from the comfort of your living room. Should you have any questions, Emmanuel’s organist, George Tarasuk will be taking text messages from our members. A full press release, recital program and information on Clive Driskill-Smith can all be found on the parish website.
Click “HERE” for more information about the performance on Saturday.
MEMBER’S CONCERT in Honor of Veterans Day
Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Christ Church of Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook, IL 60523
Members will perform music celebrating those who served in the United States Armed Forces. A free-will offering will be received and donated to the local Veterans Home.
TWELFTH NIGHT CELEBRATION
Sunday, January 9, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln St, Batavia, IL 60510
Come enjoy an Epiphany concert, presented by chapter members, followed by social time and refreshments.
CHORAL WORKSHOP WITH JEFF HUNT
Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174
PEDALS, PIPES AND PIZZA 2022
Monday, February 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
St. Petronille Catholic Church, 425 Prospect Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
The Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza program (PPP) is being held at St. Petronille Catholic Church in Glen Ellyn on President’s Day, February 21 at 9:00am. This program is geared towards beginner/novice piano students, grades 4 through High School, to introduce them to the pipe organ. It is sponsored by the Fox Valley AGO and co-chaired by St. Petronille organist Eric Rasmussen and organist Daniel Segner. All participants will have plenty of bench time led by local organists, free sheet music and giveaways, and pizza (and snacks) for everyone. We will explore the sights and sounds of the organ. Note that masking protocols will be followed.
AGO members and friends are encouraged to have their students, or students they know, register for this fun event. Register online at https://bit.ly/FVAGO2022PPP. Registration questions can be addressed by e-mail to Carol Olmstead at cjomusicmaker@msn.com or by phone at 630-469-7847.
Organists and AGO Members: If you are interested in donating gently-used or duplicate copies of beginner-tonovice music to handout to our PPP participants, that would be an immense help. Music can be sent directly to
St. Petronille (care of Eric Rasmussen) at the address listed above, or contact 317-987-5007.
POSTPONED – MASTERCLASS WITH AARON TAN – POSTPONED
Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM
POSTPONED – ORGAN CONCERT WITH AARON TAN – POSTPONED
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 218 E Benton St., Aurora, IL 60505
More information forthcoming.
ANNUAL MEETING AND ORGAN CONCERT WITH JAN KRAYBILL
Friday, May 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM
St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 S Wheaton Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187
Dr. Jan Kraybill, Grammy-nominated Organist. A joyous celebration and a welcome relief as we gather to celebrate freely after two years of pandemic precautions, the May 20 recital by Dr. Jan Kraybill, will indeed celebrate. This recital will feature grand music, fit for a joyous celebration, and will include repertoire by Widor, Bach, Sowerby, Alain, Durufle, Ayres, Bennet and Bonnet. The program is free and open to all. A reception will follow. Explore https://www.jankraybill.com for more information and Jan’s concert schedule.
Please see our information page for additional information about Friday, May 20, 2022.
Click on this link https://bit.ly/2022FVAM for access to our annual meeting handouts.
ORGAN MASTERCLASS WITH JAN KRAYBILL
Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9:00 – 11:00 AM
St. Michael Catholic Church, 310 S Wheaton Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187
In addition to being an exquisite performer, Jan Kraybill is an equally talented teacher. Come and learn how to improve your performances as well as your practice technique. The program is free and open to all.
BACH AND BEYOND AT THE ABBEY
ORGAN CONCERT
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Marmion Abbey, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL 60502
Our 23nd annual program features excellent member performers.
Invite your friends, choir members, your pastor, neighbors, and anyone else who enjoys uplifting and inspiring organ music. The success of these programs partly depends on having a good audience. We depend on YOU for that.
Download the poster: https://bit.ly/Abbey07292022
CONCERT PROGRAM:
Marmion Abbey
393 N Main Street
850 Butterfield Road
Aurora, IL 60502
https://www.marmion.org/s/1356/abbey/index.aspx?sid=1356&gid=1&pgid=391