SDAGO 2021-2022 PROGRAM YEAR
September 26, 2021
SDAGO 2021-2022 Season Kickoff - Join us for a social gathering and potluck at the home of Marilyn Schempp at 5:30pm on Sunday 9/26/21. We will have dinner, a short meeting, installation of officers and a presentation of the year’s programs.
October 30, 2021 - Hymn Playing Workshop
This workshop will be led by SDAGO members Dr. Carrie Groenewold & Zachary Brockhoff at First Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa. They will discuss different techniques used to enhance worship through hymn playing and congregational singing. It will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be a fee of $20 for non members and $5 for students. All SDAGO workshops are free to members.
November 20, 2021 - Repertoire and Practice Techniques
This workshop will be led by SDAGO members Dr. Jared Ostermann and Matthew Tylutki. They will be focusing on practical repertoire for the church organist and sharing practicing tips and techniques. This event will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in Vermillion, SD at Aalfs Auditorium on the classic 1925 E.M. Skinner organ. There is a fee of $20 for non members, $5 for students, and no charge to all SDAGO members.
March 12, 2022 - Hymn Playing
Did you miss the October workshop? Here is your chance to catch Dr. Carrie Groenewold and Zachary Brockhoff present different techniques used to enhance worship through hymn playing and congregational singing! Join us in Brookings, SD from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There is a fee of $20 for non members, $5 for students, and no charge to all SDAGO members. Location TBA. Click Here to Register for this Workshop
March 19, 2022 - Bach Birthday Bash
Join area musicians to celebrate the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach with performances of his various works. This event will be held at the Augustana Chapel at Augustana University Campus in Sioux Falls at 7:00 pm and is free to the public.
April 22, 2022 - Jan Kraybill in Concert - First United Methodist Church
Join GRAMMY-nominated artist Jan Kraybill for a concert at First United Methodist Church on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Jan is a multi-faceted musician, dynamic speaker, and “enthusiastic advocate for the power of music to change lives for the better.” This concert will be one you won’t want to miss!
April 23, 2022 - Masterclass with Jan Kraybill
Join GRAMMY-nominated artist Jan Kraybill for a masterclass at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 23, 2022. This masterclass will start at 10:00 am and go until 12:00 pm. This event will be free to the public. If you are interested in playing as part of this masterclass, please contact SDAGO at southdakotaago@gmail.com.
May 7, 2022 - Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza & SDAGO Academy Auditions
Join SDAGO for an exciting day of learning about the organ through an interactive organ crawl! We will start out at 10:00 AM exploring organs at First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls. We'll also travel to First Lutheran Church next door, and build the Orgelkids kit organ. During this time you will hear demonstrations of the stops, tour pipe rooms, and even get to play the organ yourself! At 12:00PM it will be time for pizza! Then after lunch, the SDAGO Academy auditions will take place.
May 21, 2022 - Repertoire and Practice Techniques Workshop RESCHEDULED
The November 2021 workshop is rescheduled to take place at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls on May 21, 2022, 10:00AM-12:00PM. This session will focus on practical techniques to efficiently learn and prepare music for Sunday morning, as well as practical repertoire ideas from prelude to postlude! This workshop is free for SDAGO members, $20 for non members, and $5 for students. Click Here to Register for this Workshop
Other Organ & Musical Events in the Area
Aug. 29, 2021 - 1:00 pm - First United Methodist Church, Sioux Falls - 150th anniversary organ recital
Sept. 4, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - Carrie Groenewold in Recital - Trumpet and Organ - Dordt University
Sept. 17, 2021 - Maggie in the Meantime - 7:30 pm - First Congregational Church, SF
Oct. 2 - 7:00 pm - Sounding Light & Tom Trenney Concert - Dordt University
Oct. 16 - 10:30 am Dordt Hymn Festival
Oct. 31 - Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 75th Anniversary Concert
Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 - SDSU Choir Tour
Nov. 14 @ 3:00pm - SDSO Stained Glass Concert - Dakota Wind Quintet - First Congregational Church, SF
Feb. 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - Augie Chapel Organ Rededication Recital featuring Katelyn Emerson
Mar. 18 - 7:30 pm USD Chamber Singers - First Congregational Church, SF
Mar. 25 - at 7:00 pm - Marilyn Schempp Recital - Augie Chapel
April 7 - 6:30 pm Inaugural Concert for Continuo Organ at St. Joseph Cathedral
SDAGO 2021-2022 Season Kickoff - Join us for a social gathering and potluck at the home of Marilyn Schempp at 5:30pm on Sunday 9/26/21. We will have dinner, a short meeting, installation of officers and a presentation of the year’s programs.
October 30, 2021 - Hymn Playing Workshop
This workshop will be led by SDAGO members Dr. Carrie Groenewold & Zachary Brockhoff at First Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center, Iowa. They will discuss different techniques used to enhance worship through hymn playing and congregational singing. It will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be a fee of $20 for non members and $5 for students. All SDAGO workshops are free to members.
November 20, 2021 - Repertoire and Practice Techniques
This workshop will be led by SDAGO members Dr. Jared Ostermann and Matthew Tylutki. They will be focusing on practical repertoire for the church organist and sharing practicing tips and techniques. This event will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in Vermillion, SD at Aalfs Auditorium on the classic 1925 E.M. Skinner organ. There is a fee of $20 for non members, $5 for students, and no charge to all SDAGO members.
March 12, 2022 - Hymn Playing
Did you miss the October workshop? Here is your chance to catch Dr. Carrie Groenewold and Zachary Brockhoff present different techniques used to enhance worship through hymn playing and congregational singing! Join us in Brookings, SD from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There is a fee of $20 for non members, $5 for students, and no charge to all SDAGO members. Location TBA. Click Here to Register for this Workshop
March 19, 2022 - Bach Birthday Bash
Join area musicians to celebrate the birth of Johann Sebastian Bach with performances of his various works. This event will be held at the Augustana Chapel at Augustana University Campus in Sioux Falls at 7:00 pm and is free to the public.
April 22, 2022 - Jan Kraybill in Concert - First United Methodist Church
Join GRAMMY-nominated artist Jan Kraybill for a concert at First United Methodist Church on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Jan is a multi-faceted musician, dynamic speaker, and “enthusiastic advocate for the power of music to change lives for the better.” This concert will be one you won’t want to miss!
April 23, 2022 - Masterclass with Jan Kraybill
Join GRAMMY-nominated artist Jan Kraybill for a masterclass at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 23, 2022. This masterclass will start at 10:00 am and go until 12:00 pm. This event will be free to the public. If you are interested in playing as part of this masterclass, please contact SDAGO at southdakotaago@gmail.com.
May 7, 2022 - Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza & SDAGO Academy Auditions
Join SDAGO for an exciting day of learning about the organ through an interactive organ crawl! We will start out at 10:00 AM exploring organs at First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls. We'll also travel to First Lutheran Church next door, and build the Orgelkids kit organ. During this time you will hear demonstrations of the stops, tour pipe rooms, and even get to play the organ yourself! At 12:00PM it will be time for pizza! Then after lunch, the SDAGO Academy auditions will take place.
May 21, 2022 - Repertoire and Practice Techniques Workshop RESCHEDULED
The November 2021 workshop is rescheduled to take place at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls on May 21, 2022, 10:00AM-12:00PM. This session will focus on practical techniques to efficiently learn and prepare music for Sunday morning, as well as practical repertoire ideas from prelude to postlude! This workshop is free for SDAGO members, $20 for non members, and $5 for students. Click Here to Register for this Workshop
Other Organ & Musical Events in the Area
Aug. 29, 2021 - 1:00 pm - First United Methodist Church, Sioux Falls - 150th anniversary organ recital
Sept. 4, 2021 @ 7:30 pm - Carrie Groenewold in Recital - Trumpet and Organ - Dordt University
Sept. 17, 2021 - Maggie in the Meantime - 7:30 pm - First Congregational Church, SF
Oct. 2 - 7:00 pm - Sounding Light & Tom Trenney Concert - Dordt University
Oct. 16 - 10:30 am Dordt Hymn Festival
Oct. 31 - Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 75th Anniversary Concert
Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 - SDSU Choir Tour
Nov. 14 @ 3:00pm - SDSO Stained Glass Concert - Dakota Wind Quintet - First Congregational Church, SF
Feb. 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - Augie Chapel Organ Rededication Recital featuring Katelyn Emerson
Mar. 18 - 7:30 pm USD Chamber Singers - First Congregational Church, SF
Mar. 25 - at 7:00 pm - Marilyn Schempp Recital - Augie Chapel
April 7 - 6:30 pm Inaugural Concert for Continuo Organ at St. Joseph Cathedral
