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Organ Scholarship Initiative Update | January 2021
As we begin a new year in 2021, let’s remember that new hobbies and interests can help deal with stress of this pandemic.. Do you know someone who would like to explore organ lessons? Do you want to give three free lessons to an eager learner? Do you want to...
Guest Contributor: Patricia Radosavljevic
Some interesting reading from a printed article and score in the January 1918 Etude magazine. The Etude January 1918 - Nov 15 2020 - 2-49 PMDownload Gavotte In A Gluck-Brahms - Nov 15 2020 - 2-46 PMDownload Department Of Organists - Nov 15 2020 - 3-03 PMDownload...
Membership Matters | January 2021
A warm welcome to Patrick Casali who has joined the North Shore chapter this month via transfer from Ft. Lauderdale. We’re glad you joined us and look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events! Just a reminder, that if you have any questions about your...
NSAGO Social Media Updates
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...
Someone You Should Know: Padraig McGuire
Padraig McGuire is Cantor at Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park. An ordained pastor in the ELCA, he has credentials shared with the Philippine Independent Church (Anglican) and serves a Priest Associate to the Congregation of the Good Shepherd in Lincolnwood, IL....
Profile of the Month: Richard Spears
What is sitting on my desk right now?In addition to all the computer stuff and unfinished Christmas cards and Christmas letters, I have the score for the first suite of Claude Balbastre’s collection of noëls . There are four suites, and each one contains 6 noëls. ...
Treasurer’s Corner | January 2021
December 2020 Financial Statement Checking account: Beginning Balance: 5475.23 Income from Dues: 285.00 Subtotal: 5760.23 Expenses: Organ Crawl Event...
Upcoming NSAGO Programs
PLEASE NOTE: Because of ongoing pandemic concerns, our program for February 26 at 7:30 p.m. has been changed to a Lenten-themed members' recital on Zoom. We hope you'll be able to join us! More information will be coming to you as that date approaches. The Messiaen...
Member’s Chalkboard | January 2021
In last month’s newsletter, I asked if anyone had done something new recently (Ed.) I am amazed at the technology that is now common for me to use. Just today I was able to successfully send performance files using an iCloud link. This makes it possible for me to...
Organic Diversions | January 2021
Hey, music friends: Music has more power than you may have realized! Be sure to watch until the end! Some cheer on a gloomy day during a pandemic!! Submitted by Royce Eckhardt
From AGO National Headquarters
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.Emily Dickinson As we light our Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa candles, my wish for each of you is that 2021 will bring good health, job stability and...