January 2021

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.  Each noël has about 8 variations totalling 192 variations, each of which is to be played twice. If each variation takes 30 second on average, that is about three hours and 12 minutes of uninterrupted noël. I wonder if thoughts such...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Dean’s Column | January 2021

Dear Friends, It has been said that an optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in, while a pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. If you were beat up by 2020, I can understand if you and those around you are anxious to see it go. I love a...

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