by Dean | Jan 1, 2015 | 2015, Past Dean's Columns
There are so many little things that we share with each other as organists that no one else understands completely. My favorite is the typical goodbye that people frequently utter on a Friday, when you’re leaving Starbuck’s or any other store – “Have a nice...
by Dean | Jan 1, 2015 | 2015, Reviews of Past NSAGO-Events
It was a blustery, frigid evening, but inside 516 Greenwood Street in Evanston, a warm and festive party was underway for about thirty members and spouses, thanks to the wonderful hospitality of our Dean, Andrea Handley, and our Chaplain, David Handley. Blazing...
by Dean | Jan 1, 2015 | 2015
February 22, 2015, 3:00 pm St. Giles Episcopal Church 3025 Walters Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062 CLERGY-MUSICIAN RELATIONSHIPS: Rivals or Teammates? Collaboration between clergy and musicians is vital to the ministry of the Christian church, particularly in worship. ...
by Dean | Jan 1, 2015 | 2015, Past Testimonials
As musicians–organists–church musicians–we are rather solitary creatures. We have spent much of our lives practicing alone. We are often the only musician on a church staff. The Guild offers the opportunity to find friends who share dreams,...
by Dean | Jan 1, 2015 | 2015
Our chapter membership keeps growing. We’re very pleased to welcome our newest member: Randell F. Busby of Gurnee, IL, and we look forward to meeting him soon. Our chapter’s treasury is very healthy and has received some generous end of the year...