Member ChalkboardJuly 2019

Member Chalkboard
July 2019

Jill Hunt reflects on why she attends AGO conventions…. I admit I am an AGO convention junkie. My friend, Helen, prefers the Regionals. I prefer the Nationals, but both work! What makes AGO conventions so special? Consider 2500 organists and church musicians singing...

Organic Diversions
July 2019

Every choir needs a good conductor – submitted by Morgan Simmons Pictures contributed by Richard Spears along with answers to last month’s questions. ( He will send them in along with his treasurer’s report) Cartoon is contributed by Royce...

Identify the Instrument
July 2019

Try Your Hand at Identifying the Instrument Here are some images of Organs, organ cases, and consoles from both well-known and obscure instruments found around the world. But first, the organs or consoles shown in last month’s “Try Your Hand” were…...
Chicago AGO: Pedals, Pipes & Pizza Event

Chicago AGO: Pedals, Pipes & Pizza Event

Join the Chicago AGO for a special event in Hyde Park! Enjoy a day of Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza! Hear great music, find out how the organ works, play a piece you know while creating a whole new sound at the organ. You’ll also have a chance to enjoy a great pizza lunch...

Treasurer’s Corner
June 2019

The net cost to the chapter for the Rubis Bauer recital was $1227.53. The net cost for the young organists recital and banquet was $2649.90. Income from dues in April and May was $218.00. Most members’ annual dues will be payable between June and September. Our...