Such a pleasure was ours on Saturday, April 26, as we immersed ourselves in handbell ringing with the Chicago Bronze. These expert handbell musicians shared their unique knowledge with NSAGO members and friends at Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilmette,...
In 1971, I was appointed organist at First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, and shortly after, got a call from Morgan Simmons, Dean of the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. I was familiar with AGO, (I was president of our chapter while a...
Each of us joined the North Shore AGO for a reason; each of us continues to pay our dues, maintain an affiliation with an important national organization, and keep our AGO membership on our resumes for a reason. Perhaps it is a love of organ music, or an appreciation...
Monday, June 2, 2014, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 North Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004 A celebration of the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. A time of singing together a diverse sampling of this new hymnbook, enjoying...
News from the Nominating Committee for the Board of the North Shore Chapter AGO Julia Brueck, Chair Morgan Simmons Robert Woodworth Election time is here again! The Nominating Committee has come up with a fantastic list of candidates for our board, of whom you are...
I LOVE all the Christmas decorations in my house – the trees, the lights, the great-smelling candles, all the festive red and green, the Christmas china. But never fail, even though every year I can’t imagine EVER wanting to take it all down, sure enough, come...
Sunday, February 9, 2014 • 3:00 pm St. Giles Episcopal Church Northbrook, IL Dr. Mark Ponzo, Professor of Trumpet, Northern Illinois University James Russell Brown, Organist/Director of Music at St. Giles
ELLIOTT CHAPEL ORGAN RECITALS PRESBYTERIAN HOMES ELLIOTT CHAPEL 3131 SIMPSON STREET (GOLF ROAD) EVANSTON, IL Please check back frequently for more Elliott Chapel Recitals.
The Nominating Committee (Julia Brueck, Morgan Simmons, and Robert Woodworth) wishes to thank all who voted in this year's board member election. After an extremely close race, we are pleased to announce that the following three individuals will join the board for a...
Friday, February 21 was another typical winter night in Chicago. However, for those of us in attendance at the AGO North Shore Chapter's recital at St. Luke's Episcopal in Evanston, it was a warm night for our ears and hearts as we were treated to a wonderful...
Elliott Chapel Organ Recitals Presbyterian Homes Elliott Chapel 3131 Simpson Street (Golf Road) Evanston, IL Monday, March 31, 1:30pmCHRISTINE KRAEMEROrganist, St. Luke’s Episcopal ChurchEvanston, IL Monday, April 28, 1:30pmSTEPHEN SCHNURRDirector of Music, St. Paul...
We're always pleased to find new members. Please welcome Dennis Koletsos of Mundelein. Dennis is the organist at Lord of Glory Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Grayslake. We look forward to meeting Dennis soon. Jay PetersonTreasurer and Membership Chair
Friday, February 21, 2014, 8:00 pm St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 939 Hinman Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 Daryl Robinson, First Prize and Audience Prize winner of the 2012 AGO National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance, will play a solo recital Friday night,...
January 25, 2014 • 9:00-4:00 Winnetka Congregational Church 725 Pine St. Winnetka, IL Bach stands at the pinnacle of organ composition. Join David Schrader as he shares his insights on this great genius. $150 • $125 for AGO members ordering 10 tickets in a group....
All members now pay their annual dues online. The new ONCARD system (Online National Collection and Remittal of Dues) will allow much easier record keeping and has already seen a steady stream of new members. Every member who paid h/her dues for 2013-2014 will...
The North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to offer its members access to a constantly updated list of full- and part-time positions available in the northern Chicago area. Please visit our Job Listings page, available for a limited time to...
Saturday, April 26, 2014 Trinity United Methodist Church 1024 Lake Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091 Workshops 2 - 3:45pm Concert by Chicago Bronze at 4:00pm This unique afternoon of mini-workshops and concert is for: An organist interested in learning more about handbells?...
BONIFANTES BOYS CHOIR from the CZECH REPUBLIC Canada and USA 2014 Concert Tour Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:00pm Glenview Community Church 1000 Elm Street Glenview, IL A free-will donation will be collected EVENSONG AND RECITALS AT ST. LUKE'S Sunday, March 16, 2014 4pm...
You've probably read in TAO that membership renewals in the future will be managed by the AGO National Office thru the use of your own personal computer. This new national program is called ONCARD (Online National Collection and Remittal of Dues). You might like to...
Monday, June 2, 2014, 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 North Dunton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004 A celebration of the new Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. A time of singing together a diverse sampling of this new hymnbook, enjoying...
I have found a fascinating and welcoming group of people who, like I, support the world of organ and choral music.