Events
Upcoming organ events in and around Minnesota
(See also: Michael’s Appearances)
Related link: Twin Cities Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
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We are excited to provide information on vibrant musical happenings in Minnesota and beyond. The organ is featured in each event listed. Some of these may be streamed, too, and others may be offered exclusively online.
Here’s what is on the calendar in coming days and weeks. Many events were tentatively “go” at the time of posting, but specific information may change. Though we will attempt to keep the information on this page current, please consult the individual venues for any last-minute changes and to confirm accuracy.
June
North Shore organists at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors, MN.
June 1, Sunday at 3PM – a group of the best North Shore organists (Velda Graham Bell, Rosemary Guiney, Thomas Hamilton, Rachael Kresha, Charles Sundquist & David Tryggestad) will play a benefit concert to raise funds for restorative repairs to the historic 1883 Hook & Hastings (Opus 1165) pipe organ at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (227 Third Street) in Two Harbors, MN. Donation.
Gregory Peterson at Normandale Lutheran Church
June 6, Friday at 12 noon – guest soloist Gregory Peterson (Normandale Lutheran Church, Mpls) plays the first of four concerts on the 60-rank 2022 Letourneau organ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (700 Snelling Avenue South) in Saint Paul, MN. Free/donation. Cookies and lemonade reception follows.
June 7 • 9:00PM
June 8 • 9:00PM
Kathy Saltzman Romey at Mount Olive Lutheran Church
June 7 (Saturday) & 8 (Sunday) at 4PM – the 18th annual Bach Tage, led by Kathy Saltzman Romey, devoted to preparation and performance of Bach’s Cantata No. 74 and other works by Praetorius and Pachelbel, with the Mirandola Ensemble, including the 55-rank Schlicker pipe organ at Mount Olive Lutheran Church(3045 Chicago Avenue South) in Minneapolis, MN. Free/donation.
Robert Vickery at Holy Childhood Catholic Church
June 8, Sunday at 9:15AM – as his last performance after 57 years of church music work and 44 years at this parish, featuring the 61-rank Wicks-Hoppe pipe organ, Robert Vickery accompanies the Messe Solennelle by Louis Vierne during the morning service at Holy Childhood Catholic Church (1435 Midway Parkway) in Saint Paul, MN.
Samuel Backman at Holy Cross Catholic Church
June 13, Friday at 12 noon – guest soloist Samuel Backman (Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mpls) plays the first of four concerts on the 60-rank 2022 Letourneau organ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (700 Snelling Avenue South) in Saint Paul, MN. Free/donation. Cookies and lemonade reception follows.
David Wickerham at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI
June 15, Sunday at 2PM – organist David Wickerham presents a Red, White & Blue Spectacular of musical Americana featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI. Admission.
Karla Johnson Beck at 1st Lutheran Church
June 20, Friday at 12 noon – guest soloist Karla Johnson Beck (1st Lutheran Church, Saint Paul) and retiring resident musician Timothy Strand share the third of four concerts on the 60-rank 2022 Letourneau organ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (700 Snelling Avenue South) in Saint Paul, MN. Free/donation. Cookies and lemonade reception follows.
Melanie Ohnstad at Emerita, Westminster Presbyterian Church
June 27, Friday at 12 noon – guest soloist Melanie Ohnstad (Emerita, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mpls) plays the last of four concerts on the 60-rank 2022 Letourneau organ at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (700 Snelling Avenue South) in Saint Paul, MN. Free/donation. Cookies and lemonade reception follows.
July
Natalie Mealey at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 2, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Natalie Mealey (Cleveland, OH) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
James Bobb at St. Olaf College
July 2, Wednesday at 12:15PM – as the first of six programs in the 18th season of Noontime Organ Recitals, resident musician James Bobb plays the 74-rank 2007 Holtkamp organ in Boe Chapel on the campus of St. Olaf College (1523 Campus Drive) in Northfield, MN. Free/donation.
Timothy Short at House of Hope Presbyterian Church
July 4, Friday at 4PM – a program of holiday music played by resident musician Timothy Short on the carillon at House of Hope Presbyterian Church (797 Summit Avenue) in Saint Paul. A Summer Sunday Series commences this coming weekend. Free.
Carson Landry at Central Lutheran Church & House of Hope Presbyterian Church
July 6, Sunday at Noon and 4PM – carillon concerts in two venues, today featuring guest soloist Carson Landry (University of Rochester, NY) at noon at Central Lutheran Church (333 South 12th Street) in downtown Minneapolis, MN, and at 4PM at House of Hope Presbyterian Church (797 Summitt Avenue) in Saint Paul, MN. Bring a lawn chair. If weather is inclement, the church websites will announce cancellations. Free.
Arang Park at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 9, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Arang Park (Seoul, South Korea) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
David Beccu at 1st United Church of Christ
July 9, Wednesday at 12:15PM – as the second program in the 18th season of Noontime Organ Recitals, David Beccu plays the 53-rank 1876 Johnson-1958 Schlicker-1992 Rutz organ at 1st United Church of Christ (300 Union Street) in Northfield, MN. Free/donation.
Annie Gao at Central Lutheran Church & House of Hope Presbyterian Church
July 13, Sunday at Noon and 4PM – carillon concerts in two venues, today featuring guest soloist Annie Gao (Los Angeles, winner of the Queen Fabiola Competition in Belgium) at noon at Central Lutheran Church (333 South 12th Street) in downtown Minneapolis, MN, and at 4PM at House of Hope Presbyterian Church (797 Summitt Avenue) in Saint Paul, MN. Bring a lawn chair. If weather is inclement, the church websites will announce cancellations. Free.
Benton Schmidt at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, WI
July 13, Sunday at 3PM – guest soloist Benton Schmidt (Newman Center, North Dakota State University) plays a concert on the 50-rank 2008 Noack tracker-action organ in the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (5250 Justin Road) just outside La Crosse, WI. Free/donation. The Culina Mariana Café in the Visitors Center is an excellent place for pre-concert lunch.
Isaac Drewes at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 16, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Isaac Drewes (Minneapolis, MN) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
Richard Collman at All Saints Episcopal Church
July 16, Wednesday at 12:15PM – as the third program in the 18th season of Noontime Organ Recitals, Richard Collman plays the 8-rank 1967 Reuter organ at All Saints Episcopal Church (419 Washington Street) in Northfield, MN. Free/donation.
Lisa Lonie at Central Lutheran Church
July 19, Saturday at 6PM – carillon concert featuring guest soloist Lisa Lonie (Princeton University) at Central Lutheran Church (333 South 12th Street) in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Bring a lawn chair. If weather is inclement, the church websites will announce cancellations. Free.
Lisa Lonie at House of Hope Presbyterian Church
July 20, Sunday at 4PM – a carillon concert featuring guest soloist Lisa Lonie( Princeton University) at House of Hope Presbyterian Church (797 Summitt Avenue) in Saint Paul, MN. Bring a lawn chair. If weather is inclement, the church websites will announce cancellations. Free.
David Cherwien at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 23, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist David Cherwien (Minneapolis, MN) plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
Karen Olson at St. Olaf College
July 23, Wednesday at 12:15PM – as the fourth program in the 18th season of Noontime Organ Recitals, Karen Olson plays the 42-rank 1984 Dobson organ in Studio A/Christiansen Music Hall on the campus of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. Free/donation.
Margaret-Mary Sauppé at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near La Crosse, WI
July 27, 2025, Sunday at 3PM – guest soloist Margaret-Mary Sauppé (Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Los Alamos, NM) plays a concert on the 50-rank 2008 Noack tracker-action organ in the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (5250 Justin Road) just outside La Crosse, WI. Free/donation. The Culina Mariana Café in the Visitors Center is an excellent place for pre-concert lunch.
Geert D’hollander at noon at Central Lutheran Church & House of Hope Presbyterian Church
July 27, Sunday at Noon and 4PM – carillon concerts in two venues, today featuring guest soloist Geert D’hollander (Bok Tower & Gardens, Lake Wales, FL) at noon at Central Lutheran Church (333 South 12th Street) in downtown Minneapolis, MN, and at 4PM at House of Hope Presbyterian Church (797 Summitt Avenue) in Saint Paul, MN. Bring a lawn chair. If weather is inclement, the church websites will announce cancellations. Free.
Celina Kobetitsch at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church
July 30, Wednesday at 12:15PM – guest organist Celina Kobetitsch plays a noonday concert on the 51-rank Schantz pipe organ at St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church (17205 County Road 6) in Plymouth, MN. Free/donation.
Brian Carson at 1st United Church of Christ
July 30, Wednesday at 12:15PM – as the fifth program in the 18th season of Noontime Organ Recitals, Brian Carson plays the 53-rank 1876 Johnson-1958 Schlicker-1992 Rutz organ at 1st United Church of Christ (300 Union Street) in Northfield, MN. Free/donation.
August
Donna Paulson & Joanne Rodland at United Methodist Church
August 6, Wednesday at 12:15PM – as the sixth program in the 18th season of Noontime Organ Recitals, with pianist Donna Paulson, Joanne Rodland plays the 27-rank Gabriel Kney organ at the United Methodist Church (1401 Maple Street) in Northfield, MN. Free/donation.
Stephen May at 1st United Church of Christ
August 13, Wednesday at 12:15PM – as the final program in the 18th season of Noontime Organ Recitals, Stephen May plays the 53-rank 1876 Johnson-1958 Schlicker-1992 Rutz organ at 1st United Church of Christ (300 Union Street) in Northfield, MN. Free/donation.
Carolyn Diamond at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf
August 23, Saturday at 7:00PM – local soloist Carolyn Diamond plays a concert with music following the theme “Sounds of Joy”. Come for a festive event which will fill your spirits with joy! From Classical to Jazz, this genre-blending program will include music by Copland (complete with tympani and gong!), Bach, Alain, Hovhaness, Karg-Elert, Pachelbel, Utterback, Sadoh, and Mulet as the versatility of the pipe organ is displayed, featuring the 67-rank 2001 Lively-Fulcher instrument at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf (215 South 8th Street) in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Free/donation.
