The Organ Reimagined: A Sonic Journey Across the Eras (Hawthorn Woods)

When was the last time you actually sat down and listened to a massive pipe organ do its thing?

Join us for a free Sunday afternoon concert at St. Matthew Lutheran Church as Michael Gagne takes us on a musical trip through the eras, showing off just how much sound can come out of one seriously impressive instrument.
And this isn't your grandmother's little church organ. 😆

The Rogers Infinity 361 has 61 stops, three manuals (keyboards), and five divisions, giving it an enormous range of sounds. The program will feature music from across different eras while putting all of those capabilities to work.

You don't need to know anything about classical music or organs. Come because you love music, because you're curious, or because "giant organ concert" sounds like an oddly interesting way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

🚗Arrival & Parking🚗
We are meeting at 3:45 PM, 15 minutes before the concert begins.
We're meeting early to give everyone time to find parking, locate the group, and get seated together before the performance starts at 4:00 PM.

Please plan to arrive by 3:45 PM, rather than pulling in right at 4:00. Since this is a free public event with no reservations required, parking and seating have first come, first served. Once we're inside and settled, all that's left to do is enjoy the music!

👗 Dress Code: Smart Casual 👗
Let's dress up just a little for this one! We're going with smart casual attire. Think polished and put-together, but still comfortable.

Nice jeans or pants, sweaters, blouses, button-downs, skirts, casual dresses, and similar attire are all welcome. No suits, ties, or formal wear required.

🥂 Stick Around After the Concert! 🥂
Following the performance, the Board and Parish Outreach of St. Matthew’s will host a light reception with refreshments. We'll stick around afterward to grab some refreshments, chat about the concert, and socialize before heading home.

So even if you're not usually a classical-music person, come try something different with us. It's free, it's only an hour, and there's a reception afterward.