From Michael Gagne: This past week, I had the once in a lifetime honor to perform a virtual organ recital, by invitation of Dr. John Sherer, on the magnificent 5 manual, 143 rank Quimby pipe organ at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. This magnificent pipe...
Someone You Should Know: George Karst
George L. Karst's musical training includes music theory, composition, pipe organ, and conducting. He is the organist-choirmaster of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Dixon, IL. In the past, he has served churches in Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana. George teaches...
Organ Scholarship Initiative Update
Even a pandemic doesn’t keep eager students & teachers from getting together! We are very grateful Susan Klotzbach, teacher, and Rachel Boeke, student, were able to have three lessons at Susan’s church, Kenilworth Union Church. Rachel had expressed an interest in...
Upcoming North Shore AGO Events
NORTH SHORE AGO/CHICAGO-MIDWEST CHAPTER AUTUMN ORGAN CRAWLSaturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Zoom Link Download Program (PDF) This year’s Autumn Organ Crawl with the North Shore AGO Chapter will be a virtual event that will start at 10:30 a.m. with a Zoom...
North Shore Chapter Facebook Page
Did you know that we have a Northshore Chapter Facebook page? This private Facebook page is the perfect place for you to view upcoming events and latest updates from our chapter! Connect with us on Facebook Like our Facebook page...
Dean’s Column | November 2020
Dear Friends, A new genre of humor is emerging: jokes about 2020. I recently heard someone say they were not turning their clocks back “because no one wants an extra hour of this year.” I am not surprised that people want 2020 to be over. But, I do wonder why they...


