Contributed by Royce Eckhardt and Jill Hunt
Organic DiversionsApril 2020
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April 2020
Treasurer’s CornerApril 2020
There was no income from dues and donations received during March. Most members’ annual dues are paid between June and September and income from dues and contributions will be minimal until next June. Our current balances as of 25 March, 2020 were: Checking $1991.30...
Membership MattersApril 2020
While we’re all facing unexpected downtime due to unforeseen circumstances that shall not be named. We’ve come to realize that we have a lot more time on our hands. How do we cope with sheltering in place? We’re used to going to our respective churches to practice...
North Shore AGO Board: Slate of Candidates
Presented by Adrienne Tindall, chair of the nominating committee. A big thank you to Adrienne for her tenacity and professionalism during the process of preparing this slate of candidates. Judy Kohl - DeanTerm 2020-2022 (serving a second term) Judy Kohl spent her...
Member ChalkboardApril 2020
Saying Goodbye Farewell and best wishes to a long time chapter member and friend of many, Menno Scholten. He and his wife, Susan, will be relocating to Jacksonville, Florida in May to be closer to family. Having lived in Chicago for most of their professional careers,...
Someone You Should KnowApril 2020
Pat Radosavlijevic I have been playing the organ for church every Sunday since 5th grade, a little over fifty years. Having church closed on March 15 was extremely eerie! We didn’t have enough time to prepare a service for the 15th so our Pastor decided to record the...
Organ Scholarship Initiative
Applications due for Organ Scholarship Initiative It is time for both Students and Teachers (NSAGO Chapter members,) to complete applications to participate in this Summer’s Organ Scholarship Initiative. These can be found on the NSAGO website, www.northshoreago.org....
Regional Convention 2021 Update
Plans for the 2021 Regional Great Lakes Convention are naturally on a bit of a pause. We haven't yet received a response on our resubmitted program proposal and budget, which is not surprising, considering that the National Committee on Conventions is undoubtedly a...
Upcoming NSAGO Events
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our end-of-the-year programming remains in question until we have more of a handle on the situation. However, Richard Clemmitt, as program chairperson, is working with the board to present an exciting 2020/2021 season for our North...
Wolfgang Rübsam Masterclass
The North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presented internationally acclaimed organist and recording artist Wolfgang Rübsam in a masterclass on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, IL. Marianne Kim, and recent graduate...
Recent Event Review: Wolfgang Rübsam Concert
NSAGO Artist Recital St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Evanston Friday, March 6, 2020 “Gourmet French Colors” Wolfgang Rübsam, organ On Friday evening, March 6, organists and organ aficionados filled St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, attending what may have been one...
A Word from National AGO Headquarters
Eight Pipe Organ Encounters have been approved for 2020, including three POE+ events for adults. What fantastic opportunities to introduce people of all ages to the King of Instruments! POE events have been approved for 2020 in: Long Beach, California (POE) – June...