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: Bea Carmelle Cuasey
Bea Carmelle Cuasey Hello! My name is Bea Cuasay (pronounced Bay-ya Qua-sai). I grew up in Gurnee, and recently returned to Gurnee, after a brief stint teaching sixth grade at a classical school in Colorado Springs following the completion of my undergraduate...
Update on Great Lakes Regional Convention 2023
After a ‘long winter’s nap’, the steering committee for the now 2023 Great Lakes Regional Convention that NSAGO is hosting has rebooted and begun working – again – on the convention. As you may remember, this is a convention that was originally scheduled for June of...
Treasurer’s Corner | May 2022
April 2022 Financial Statement Checking account: Beginning Balance: $4531.44Income from Dues $147.00 Subtotal: $4678.44 Expenses: Margaret McCarthy - $13.30Ending Balance: ...
National AGO Updates
The AGO has designated the month of May as Member Care Month. This initiative began in April 2020, when COVID forced many of us into lockdown. Many AGO members felt alone and isolated. When you reach out to fellow organists, not only does letting people know that you...
Upcoming NSAGO Events & Members Banquet | May 2022
Join us for our Annual Members Banquet after the Recital! Please join your friends and colleagues at the Membership Banquet, at 6:30 pm immediately following the Progressive Organ Recital. Location: Nite N’ Gale located at 346 Sheridan Road in Highwood Please RSVP by...
Members Chalkboard | May 2022
From Brian Schoetler: On Maundy Thursday the Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston premiered Brian Schoettler's new setting of "Christus factus est" for choir and organ. You can listen to a recording here: https://youtu.be/88QEprEutgg...
Membership Matters | May 2022
This month we extend a warm welcome to Charlie Carpenter and Eva Lichtenstein. Welcome to the North Shore Chapter. We hope you’ll join us at our progressive recital and banquet on May 22nd! Just a reminder approximately half our chapter is up for...
Updates from Area AGOs
Matthew Doran, Illinois District Convener Summer is around the corner, and with it comes Rockford's outstanding POE+ in early June. I have attached the POE+ brochure. Registration ends soon - please spread the word! Here are some additional upcoming local...
2022 NSAGO Elected Slate
Congratulations to our new members of the North Shore AGO Board who will begin serving their term July 2022. Dean - Bob Woodworth Sub-Dean - Rich Spantikow Secretary - Brigid de la Peña Treasurer - Beau Surratt Term Ending 2024 Evan Duval Christopher Urban Term...
Profile of the Month: Richard Clemmitt
Richard Clemmitt Organist and Choirmaster of Christ Church in Winnetka 1. What is sitting on your desk right now? A pile of church work that still needs attention post-Easter. 2. What would I rather be doing right now? Whenever I can, I always enjoy making more time...
Organic Diversions | May 2022
Contributed by Royce Eckhardt
Get to Know The King of Instruments
The Rockford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to invite you to attend the Pipe Organ Encounter Plus (POE+), a week-long summer conference in northern Illinois. This exciting week-long experience is designed espe- cially for adult beginning and...