Donald Nieukirk, 84, of Peoria, IL, died at 1:51 am Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. He was a member of Peoria Chapter of American Guild of Organists for many years and served on the executive board for two consecutive terms. His funeral was held on July 2, 2015 at Tremont United Methodist Church. Pastor Dan […]
May/June 2015 Newsletter
Below you will find a link to our May/June 2015 Newsletter. Please forward it to anyone who might be interested. Peoria AGO Newsletter – 2015 May
Preserving a Local Treasure
A pipe organ does not have to be a grand concert instrument to hold a place of significance, especially in regard to local history. This holds true for the three manual Hinners pipe organ at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pekin, which was recently rebuilt and restored by John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders of Champaign, […]
February/March 2015 Newsletter
Below you will find a link to our February/March 2015 Newsletter. Please forward it to anyone who might be interested. Peoria AGO Newsletter – 2015 February
New Recording by Peoria AGO Member
Rachel Keehner, one of the Peoria AGO’s youngest members and also one of our Board Members, has just released a recording entitled “Savior of the Nations: Music for the King of Instruments.” It was recorded on the 1983 Schlicker organ at Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria, and in conjunction with the Trinity Music Ministry. It features music […]
Benefit Concert at FUMC on Sunday, February 8, 2015
On Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Peoria will present an organ concert featuring four organists. It will be a treat for all and will benefit a great cause! We will be hosting a concert for The Geoff Keller Chapter Group of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United […]
Epiphany Service of Hymns and Readings at St. John’s, Pekin on Sunday, January 11
You are invited to an Epiphany Service of Hymns and Readings with prominent use of the newly renovated Hinners pipe organ. Featured organists will be some the Peoria AGO’s youngest members: Rachel Keehner, Nicholas Liese, and Samuel Bishop. The service will be held on Sunday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church 711 Court St. Pekin, Illinois Refreshments […]
Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas at Trinity on Saturday, June 14
The Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas will present a concert at Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 NE Randolph Ave., Peoria. This free concert is offered jointly by the Trinity Concert Series (www.trinityconcertseries.org) and the Peoria Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. This choir is a world class ensemble and we very honored to have […]
Position Announcement for Choir Director – Grace and Peace Lutheran Church
Grace and Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria announces an opening for a part-time choir director, beginning September 1, 2014. The position’s salary is based on working 10 hours per week September-May, and follows guidelines published by the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. Grace and Peace was formed in 1994 from the merger of Grace Lutheran […]
Requiescat in pace – Margaret Sayre and Joyce Goldhammer
This past week our chapter lost two longtime members: Margaret Sayre and Joyce Goldhammer. Let us together remember their service and contributions to our chapter, this community, and the people they served. Margaret’s obituary can be found by clicking here. Joyce’s Obituary can be found by clicking here. Requiescat in pace.
