Did you know that we have a Northshore Chapter Facebook page? This 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 https://www.facebook.com/northshoreago Thanks...
Leon “Lee” S. Nelson October 1, 1942 - March 20, 2022 Leon Nelson passed away on March 20, 2022. Born October 1, 1942 in Baudette, Minnesota, he moved to Chicago as a college student. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Trinity College, Deerfield,...
Lee was such a great musician in both organ playing and choral conducting! Not everyone has the choral skills he had, combined with a personality on the podium that could command the attention and delight in volunteer singers. Handling volunteer church...
Caron Farmer AAGO Here you are able to get to know Caron, who is presently our link to National Headquarters as our Great Lakes Regional Councillor. 1. What is sitting on your desk right now? The follow-up report on a successful fundraiser we had for our public...
March 2022 Financial Statement Checking account: Beginning Balance: $3,254.44 Income from Due $251.00 Reimbursement from Chicago Chapter $1250.00 Subtotal: ...
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Over the last few days, I have been recalling wonderful memories of my very dear friend, and former mentor, Mr. Leon Nelson. I had the wonderful and distinct honor to have studied the organ with Lee during my time at North Park University in Chicago on the 3 manual...
Born in 1998 and based out of the Chicagoland area, Nick Renkosik is a nationally acclaimed young organist that has performed at such venues as Sanfilippo’s Place De La Musique in Barrington Hills, IL; the Oriental and Riverside Theatres in Milwaukee, WI; the Coronado...
In the upcoming spring quarter (April-June), we will be working to raise awareness and interest in the Organ Scholarship Initiative for the latter half of 2022 and beyond. Please stay tuned for more information on this important program. James Janssen Chair, Organ...
VOTE NOW Dean - Bob Woodworth Robert E. Woodworth Jr. – while pursuing a degree in architectural engineering at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Mr. Woodworth studied organ with Paul Pettinga (a long-time student of Marcel Dupre). Continued study of the...
I had the pleasure of working with Lee for seven years at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, where I currently serve as Associate Director of Music and Organist. Lee was a very supportive colleague and mentor to me as a young church musician. He shared...
From Judy Kohl: The North Shore AGO board would like to compile a list of those teaching organ/piano in the area. If you would like your name to be added to this list for reference when people call, please email me at agonorthshore@gmail.com. Brian Schoettler:...
I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Bea Cuasay who joined our chapter this month, She is a new AGO member and joined under the Young Organist Initiative. Welcome Bea, we hope to see you at our banquet in May! In keeping with the Year of the Young Organist theme,...
AGO Endowment Fund Distinguished Artist Award -- Recital and Gala Benefit Reception honoring Karen McFarlane, Friday, April 29, 2022. Join us as we honor Karen McFarlane at Riverside Church followed by a gala reception. Performers include George Baker, David Higgs,...