The American Guild of Organists offers the AGO Service Playing Certificate (SPC) . It is widely recognized as a demonstration of proficiency at the organ. Earned through a practical examination, it is a professional credential you can achieve at a fraction of the cost...
The following members of our chapter have sent generous donations in fiscal year 2019 in addition to their membership dues. We thank them for providing special support for our chapter. Note that this list does not include donors to the Regional Convention. Please let...
Income from dues and donations received during December was $60.00. 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 January, 2020 were: Checking...
We would like to take a minute to officially welcome our three scholarship students to the North Shore Chapter. Solomon Davids, Davis Redman, and Jiyoun (Hailey) Jun all received one-year memberships to the American Guild of Organists as part of the organ scholarship...
CHURCH CHUCKLES Oops!! A British organist reported playing for a memorial service with a long processional during which the hymn, “Praise, my Soul, the King of Heaven,” was sung. Anticipating that the hymn would be too short, the vicar had written, “The organist will...
We’re holding this program this Summer since it has been so popular and appreciated. We’re looking for Chapter Members to donate three lessons over the Summer as well as Students to participate. Do you have a teacher or student to recommend? There’s an NSAGO Facebook...
A Festival of Seven Great Classic Hymns for Organ, Brass and Choir February 23, 2020 at 3:00pm St. John’s Lutheran Lombard 215 S. Lincoln Street, Downtown Lombard The church is located one block west of Main Street, and one block south of the UP Metra line. The...
Thanks to the generous members of the North Shore AGO chapter, we have finished our challenge campaign with a little over $19,000 in donations and pledges for 2020! A heartfelt thanks to all who have donated. We literally could not host this convention without all of...
James Brown invites you to attend: Sunday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. St. Giles Episcopal Church, Northbrook EVENSONG on the Last Sunday after Epiphany Preces & Responses (Craig Phillips) Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E (Herbert Murrill) O Gracious Light (Tabes...
Wolfgang Rübsam Recital and Masterclass FRIDAY, MARCH 6 AT 7:30PM SATURDAY, MARCH 7 AT 10:00AM St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 939 Hinman Avenue Evanston IL 60202 We partner with St. Luke’s Church in presenting Wolfgang Rübsam playing organ works of Franck and...
Epiphany Party - January 3rd An enthusiastic group of chapter members and friends gathered on January 3 for our sixth annual Epiphany party hosted by Andrea and David Handley. Guests enjoyed delicious food and drink provided by the Handleys in their beautifully...
Recently, friends of ours invited us to a small gathering in the western suburbs to meet the daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia. She and her family had just moved to Chicago and were anxious to make some new friends. It was amazing to notice...
Newsletter of the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists