Please join us on Friday, April 26 at 7 PM for an exciting evening of pipe organ exploration featuring the organ at St. Mary’s Cathedral here in Peoria. The event, hosted by Jon Kroepel, will include both a brief recital and a presentation given by Keith Williams of John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders of Champaign […]
February 2019 Newsletter
Please see the latest newsletter linked below for some information on upcoming events and a few ways to stay updated on chapter information and events.
AGO Midwinter Hymn Fest on Sunday, February 24
The Peoria Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, in conjunction with Lutheran Hillside Village Chapel Staff, announce a Midwinter Hymn Fest on Sunday, February 24 at 3:00 pm. This event will feature David Byrkit, organist; Ashlie Schlatweiler, soprano; and Stephanie Ashton, flautist. The hymn fest will incorporate a number of favorite hymns sung by […]
Monty Bennett to Present a Recital and Workshop in April
Monty Bennett is coming to Peoria to present both a recital and a workshop sponsored by the Peoria Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. The recital will be at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Friday, April 13 at 7:30 PM. Concert admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors; children and students are free. On […]
Martin Dicke to Present a Hymn Festival on Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m.
Dr. Martin Dicke will present a hymn festival titled “Hymns for November” at Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 NE Randolph Avenue in Peoria, on November 18 at 7 p.m. The opening concert for this year’s Trinity Concert Series, the festival will include hymns often sung at this time of year, from Reformation into Advent. He will […]
Fourth of July Organ Recital in Eureka
An organ recital will be held at Eureka Christian Church, 302 South Main Street in Eureka, on July 4 at 11:30 a.m. A program of patriotic and American music, the recital will be the first performance for the general public since the restoration of the church’s Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. Performers for the recital will include […]
James Kibbie to Perform at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Dr. James Kibbie will be presenting some of Bach’s organ works at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1420 West Moss Avenue in Peoria, on Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is being hosted as part of the Gretchen Iben Concert Series at Westminster, and will also be the opening concert for this year’s Peoria Bach […]
