May 2018
Dean’s Column
Looking Back, Looking Ahead

NSAGO Dean Andrea Handley

Andrea Handley

What a magnificent final anniversary celebration we had this past Sunday, first with a dean’s recital at First Presbyterian Church of Evanston and then a delightful banquet and program at the Crystal Ballroom in Evanston. Please make sure to scroll down to read a detailed review and see pictures of the event. The program included a video presentation of our chapter’s history, which can be viewed at this link: https://youtu.be/t0RtiE5RVrE

But wait, there’s more! Please plan on joining us on Saturday, June 2 at 5pm for our final program of the year, which will be a chapter picnic being hosted by our new dean, Judy Kohl, at her home in Lake Forest. (630 S. Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045) It will be a great time to bask in the memories of our year of celebrations and to look ahead to next season.

And there is also life after the 60th anniversary!  We have been busy planning our next season’s events, and in our next issue will roll out some great programs we have planned, including a hymn festival, and two collaborative recitals with the Chicago Chapter featuring recitalists Olivier Latry and Marie Rubis Bauer.

Thanks to all who attended on Sunday, and I look forward to seeing many of you on June 2!

Andrea Handley, Dean

 

Past Overtones…

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Dean’s Column

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Dean’s Column

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