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Organic DiversionsMarch 2020
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March 2020
Treasurer’s CornerMarch 2020
Income from dues and donations received during February was $430.00. 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 26 February, 2020 were: Checking...
Membership MattersMarch 2020
Evangelism: Spreading the word. Many of us dread that “E” word we often hear in church….Evangelism. Evangelism can be described as a zealous advocacy of a cause. As organists and organ lovers, we’re all pretty passionate about our craft and enthusiasm for organs...
Organ Scholarship Initiative This Summer
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 a NSAGO Facebook...
Member ChalkboardMarch 2020
A special call out to Mary Simmons, who recently celebrated a big birthday. She is not only gifted musically, but is full of grace and love which she showers on all who have the privilege of knowing her.
Someone You Should Know: Kevin Burrows
My life as a musician began as a journey of self-discovery. You see, I come from a family in which only my great aunt, Ruth, was a hobbyist organist. She and her husband lived down in Pekin, IL during the summer months, which meant that our visits to her home were...
Upcoming Non-NSAGO Events
NORTHWEST CHORAL SOCIETY with Stephen Buzard, organ St. Luke’s Lutheran Church 205 N. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 Sunday, March 22, 4:00 p.m. Pre-Concert Chat 3:30 p.m. “In Paradise” Stephen Buzard, organ, St. James Cathedral, Chicago The Northwest Choral...
Upcoming NSAGO Member Events
Brian Schoettler invites you to attend: Mark Miller Workshop and Concert Saturday, March 7, 2020 First United Methodist Church of Evanston 516 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 9am-4pm Register here: https://faithatfirst.webconnex.com/MarkMiller This is the same day...
Upcoming NSAGO Program Events
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 Widor....
Slate of Candidates for the North Shore AGO Board
Presented by Adrienne Tindall, chair of the nominating committee. A big thank you to Adrienne for her tenacity and professionalism during the process of preparing this slate of candidates. Judy Kohl - Dean Term 2020-2022 (serving a second term) Judy Kohl spent her...
Dean’s ColumnMarch 2020
My parents gave me a lot of good advice. One piece I tend to ignore is, “Go to bed early, as nothing beneficial happens after midnight.” But there is one, I have adhered to for decades. “If at all possible, go to the wake or funeral.” Being in the line of work most of...
Overtones | March 2020
Newsletter of the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists