Paul Cochran serves organist and orchestra director at St. John United Church of Christ in Arlington Heights. He received piano and organ training from Jack Ruhl in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and holds a Master’s degree in Piano from the University of Redlands and a Doctor of Music in composition from Northwestern University. Paul remains active accompanying and arranging church music for orchestra. He is now retired from a career as actuary for Old Republic Insurance Company. Paul has been a member of AGO for many years and enjoys serving on the Board.
Someone You Should Know: Sharon Peterson
Sharon R. Peterson has been pianist for the Chicago Symphony Chorus since 1978 and has accompanied the North Shore Choral Society since 1979. She serves as North Park University’s Theological Seminary Organist and Interim University Organist (Chicago) and holds a...