Upcoming Events
SDAGO 2018-2019 Calendar of Events
SDAGO Potluck and Social
September 7 at 6:00 pm
Schempps-809 E. Plum Creek Rd., Sioux Falls
We’ll begin the year with a hands-on preview of the new Orgelkids Organ and catch up on everyone’s summer activities, hear about the national convention, and see what the year brings for our AGO chapter. We will also vote on purchasing the Orgelkids organ from John Nordlie and talk about how we can implement its use in the school system and other ways this coming year.
Meat, coffee, and utensils provided. Bring a dish or dessert to pass. RSVP to Marilyn Schempp so we know how many to plan for (mmschempp@sio.midco.net).
Celebrating Pipedreams: A Members Recital
October 7 at 3:00 pm
First Congregational United Church of Christ-300 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls
SDAGO joins AGO chapters around the country in a members’ recital to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Michael Barone’s Pipedreams radio program.
Nathan Laube in Concert
November 3 at 7:30 pm
BJ Haan Auditorium at Dordt College-98 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA
Dordt College and the Ringerwole Concert Series present concert organist Nathan Laube in concert on Dordt’s Casavant organ. Nathan teaches at the Eastman School of Music and is known worldwide for his concert performances. There will also be a Lecture/ Presentation on Friday, Nov.02 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM at BJ Haan Auditorium. Both events are free.
Epiphany Party and “Open Bench”
January 13 at 5:30 pm
Mohlenhoffs-1400 E. Crestview Drive, Sioux Falls
Join us as we celebrate the season with a celebration of the Mohlenhoff’s newly-adopted Bedient organ. Bedient, Opus 13 was built in 1981 for Quentin and Mary Murrell Faulkner, longtime music faculty at University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Members are invited to bring Christmas or Epiphany music to play. Food and beverage will be provided!
Jared Ostermann Organ Recital
February 7 at 7:00 pm
St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
Resident organist and SDAGO member Dr. Jared Ostermann presents a recital of the music of J. S. Bach on the Cathedral’s Hendrickson pipe organ.
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Organ Premiere Concert
Featuring Greg Hand, organist and The Boston Brass
February 9 & 10 at 7:30 pm
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, Brookings
SDSU celebrates the newly completed recital hall organ with a concert for organ and brass featuring organist Greg Hand and The Boston Brass. Greg Hand is Professor of Music at The University of Iowa. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early! Tickets are $20 each and will be made available to the public after November 1 through the SDSU music department at (605) 688-5187.
Pedals, Pipes & Pizza
February 23 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls
A hands-on experience for young musicians to acquaint them with the organ. In addition to making use of our new Orgelkids organ, participants will have the opportunity to hear and play organs at First Lutheran, First United Methodist and First Congregational churches, and of course share a pizza lunch together! Twin Cities organist David Cherwien will be joining us for part of the morning.
Pedals, Pipes & Pizza is open to students 5th grade and up with some piano background. More information on registration coming soon!
Hymn Festival led by David Cherwien and Paul Westermeyer
with the Augustana University Choir
February 24 from 4:00 pm
First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls
Well-known organist and interpreter of hymns David Cherwien is joined by theologian Paul Westermeyer in a festival of hymns and sacred songs. The Augustana University Choir will join in this festive celebration in song.
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Organ Dedication Concert
Featuring Greg Hand, organist
March 17 at 2:30 pm
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, Brookings
Organist Greg Hand returns to present a solo recital dedicating the new Recital Hall Organ in the Performing Arts Center at SDSU. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early! Tickets are $20 each and will be made available to the public after November 1 through the SDSU music department at (605) 688-5187.
Bach Birthday Bash
March 22 at 7:00 pm
Chapel of Reconciliation at Augustana University-Sioux Falls
SDAGO’s annual celebration of the great master J. S. Bach. Chapter organists and other guest musicians will be joined by the Augustana University Chorale
A Celebration Concert in Honor of Dordt College’s Casavant Organ
MaryLou Wielenga, organist with the Northwest Iowa Symphony
April 2 at 7:30 pm
BJ Haan Auditorium at Dordt College-98 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA
This festive event will feature music including the organ, with organist MaryLou Wielenga. The concert will celebrate the approaching 40th Anniversary of the Dordt College Casavant organ with the Organ Concerto, Op. 7 No. 1 of Handel, a commissioned orchestral work by composer Daniel Baldwin that will include the organ, and the "Organ Symphony" by Camille Saint-Saens. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Mary Hulstein, (712) 722- 6230, or email mary.hulstein@ dordt.edu for more information.
SDAGO Academy Recital and Scholarship Auditions
April 27 – 9:00 am – Scholarship auditions
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – 909 W 33rd St., Sioux Falls
April 27 - 2:30 pm – Academy Recital
East Side Lutheran Church – 1300 E 10th St., Sioux Falls
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s Academy Scholarship students, who will be joined by other organ students for this recital. You are also invited to share information about this scholarship with potential students and piano teachers.
Other events of interest…
Transept Vocal Ensemble 2018-2019 Concert Series
September 29 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
December 22 at 7:30 pm – First Congregational UCC – 300 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls
May 7 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
June 29 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Campbell this Sioux Falls-based ensemble presents it’s second season of concerts.
Ticket information coming soon.
Cantus in Concert
October 1 at the Washington Pavilion
Details to follow,
St. Joseph Cathedral Centennial Celebration Concert
May 2 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
The Cathedral Choirs present a concert in celebration of the 100th anniversary of St. Joseph Cathedral.
SDAGO Potluck and Social
September 7 at 6:00 pm
Schempps-809 E. Plum Creek Rd., Sioux Falls
We’ll begin the year with a hands-on preview of the new Orgelkids Organ and catch up on everyone’s summer activities, hear about the national convention, and see what the year brings for our AGO chapter. We will also vote on purchasing the Orgelkids organ from John Nordlie and talk about how we can implement its use in the school system and other ways this coming year.
Meat, coffee, and utensils provided. Bring a dish or dessert to pass. RSVP to Marilyn Schempp so we know how many to plan for (mmschempp@sio.midco.net).
Celebrating Pipedreams: A Members Recital
October 7 at 3:00 pm
First Congregational United Church of Christ-300 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls
SDAGO joins AGO chapters around the country in a members’ recital to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Michael Barone’s Pipedreams radio program.
Nathan Laube in Concert
November 3 at 7:30 pm
BJ Haan Auditorium at Dordt College-98 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA
Dordt College and the Ringerwole Concert Series present concert organist Nathan Laube in concert on Dordt’s Casavant organ. Nathan teaches at the Eastman School of Music and is known worldwide for his concert performances. There will also be a Lecture/ Presentation on Friday, Nov.02 from 3:00 - 4:00 PM at BJ Haan Auditorium. Both events are free.
Epiphany Party and “Open Bench”
January 13 at 5:30 pm
Mohlenhoffs-1400 E. Crestview Drive, Sioux Falls
Join us as we celebrate the season with a celebration of the Mohlenhoff’s newly-adopted Bedient organ. Bedient, Opus 13 was built in 1981 for Quentin and Mary Murrell Faulkner, longtime music faculty at University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Members are invited to bring Christmas or Epiphany music to play. Food and beverage will be provided!
Jared Ostermann Organ Recital
February 7 at 7:00 pm
St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
Resident organist and SDAGO member Dr. Jared Ostermann presents a recital of the music of J. S. Bach on the Cathedral’s Hendrickson pipe organ.
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Organ Premiere Concert
Featuring Greg Hand, organist and The Boston Brass
February 9 & 10 at 7:30 pm
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, Brookings
SDSU celebrates the newly completed recital hall organ with a concert for organ and brass featuring organist Greg Hand and The Boston Brass. Greg Hand is Professor of Music at The University of Iowa. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early! Tickets are $20 each and will be made available to the public after November 1 through the SDSU music department at (605) 688-5187.
Pedals, Pipes & Pizza
February 23 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls
A hands-on experience for young musicians to acquaint them with the organ. In addition to making use of our new Orgelkids organ, participants will have the opportunity to hear and play organs at First Lutheran, First United Methodist and First Congregational churches, and of course share a pizza lunch together! Twin Cities organist David Cherwien will be joining us for part of the morning.
Pedals, Pipes & Pizza is open to students 5th grade and up with some piano background. More information on registration coming soon!
Hymn Festival led by David Cherwien and Paul Westermeyer
with the Augustana University Choir
February 24 from 4:00 pm
First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls
Well-known organist and interpreter of hymns David Cherwien is joined by theologian Paul Westermeyer in a festival of hymns and sacred songs. The Augustana University Choir will join in this festive celebration in song.
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall Organ Dedication Concert
Featuring Greg Hand, organist
March 17 at 2:30 pm
SDSU Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, Brookings
Organist Greg Hand returns to present a solo recital dedicating the new Recital Hall Organ in the Performing Arts Center at SDSU. Seating is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early! Tickets are $20 each and will be made available to the public after November 1 through the SDSU music department at (605) 688-5187.
Bach Birthday Bash
March 22 at 7:00 pm
Chapel of Reconciliation at Augustana University-Sioux Falls
SDAGO’s annual celebration of the great master J. S. Bach. Chapter organists and other guest musicians will be joined by the Augustana University Chorale
A Celebration Concert in Honor of Dordt College’s Casavant Organ
MaryLou Wielenga, organist with the Northwest Iowa Symphony
April 2 at 7:30 pm
BJ Haan Auditorium at Dordt College-98 4th Ave NE, Sioux Center, IA
This festive event will feature music including the organ, with organist MaryLou Wielenga. The concert will celebrate the approaching 40th Anniversary of the Dordt College Casavant organ with the Organ Concerto, Op. 7 No. 1 of Handel, a commissioned orchestral work by composer Daniel Baldwin that will include the organ, and the "Organ Symphony" by Camille Saint-Saens. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Mary Hulstein, (712) 722- 6230, or email mary.hulstein@ dordt.edu for more information.
SDAGO Academy Recital and Scholarship Auditions
April 27 – 9:00 am – Scholarship auditions
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church – 909 W 33rd St., Sioux Falls
April 27 - 2:30 pm – Academy Recital
East Side Lutheran Church – 1300 E 10th St., Sioux Falls
Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s Academy Scholarship students, who will be joined by other organ students for this recital. You are also invited to share information about this scholarship with potential students and piano teachers.
Other events of interest…
Transept Vocal Ensemble 2018-2019 Concert Series
September 29 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
December 22 at 7:30 pm – First Congregational UCC – 300 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls
May 7 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
June 29 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Campbell this Sioux Falls-based ensemble presents it’s second season of concerts.
Ticket information coming soon.
Cantus in Concert
October 1 at the Washington Pavilion
Details to follow,
St. Joseph Cathedral Centennial Celebration Concert
May 2 at 7:00 pm -St. Joseph Cathedral – 521 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls
The Cathedral Choirs present a concert in celebration of the 100th anniversary of St. Joseph Cathedral.
