January 2019A Musical Journey

January 2019
A Musical Journey

It seems a lifetime ago that I was just a grade school kid at St. Francis Xavier School in Wilmette. At that time, the school offered free music lessons…students would leave class and walk across the parking lot to the convent. My piano teacher, Sister Marian Celeste,...

January 2019
Membership Matters

We extend warm welcomes to: Barbara Kudirka, Kay Sutton, and Jack Graf. Welcome to the North Shore Chapter! Just a reminder that some renewals due July 1 are not showing as being received yet.  If you’ve already renewed your membership for the 2018-2019 year,...

January 2019
Treasurer’s Corner

The accounts have been reconciled with the bank statement as of December 31, and the closing totals are as follows: Checking $3524.68 Scholarships $4373.41 Reserves $25,179.59 Total   $33,077.68 Those figures include the remittance of dues and contributions...

January 2019
Other News

Another Organ Scholarship Initiative!          The previous Organ Scholarship Initiative was so successful, (9 students taught by 7 chapter members,) we’re doing it again! The applications for both teachers and students will be available in...