By Morgan SimmonsFormer Organist and Choirmaster at Fourth Presbyterian Church, ChicagoMorgan and Mary, his wife, served there together for 28 years Earlier this month, I asked Morgan Simmons if he would share some of his life’s story with us. Imagine sitting down for...
A Goodly Heritage, Part II
By Morgan SimmonsFormer Organist and Choirmaster at Fourth Presbyterian Church, ChicagoMorgan and Mary, his wife, served there together for 28 years Morgan Simmons (right) and wife, Mary Last month, I asked Morgan Simmons if he would share some of his life’s story...
Upcoming North Shore AGO Events
Our chapter has been working hard to plan programming for 2020-21 that will be enriching and engaging within the limits of what’s possible and safe. We hope you will add these dates to your calendar and make plans to join us for these events. Richard Clemmitt North...
Guest Contributor: “Let the Music Begin!” A Memoir by Royce Echkardt
Royce Eckhardt (Editor’s note: Persuaded by a family member, Royce Eckhardt recently agreed to write his memoir, a narrative which in large part describes his journey and adventures in becoming a church musician. I encouraged him to submit a brief excerpt of his life...