Matthew Doran I wanted you to be aware of an apparent new and fairly convincing spam attempt, apparently targeting some members of the AGO. I received this email and was going to do some more investigation today to see if it was legitimate because it...
Nominating Committee: Jill Hunt (Chair), Bev Sheridan and Rich Spantikow Isabella Wu (Isza - pronounced like ICE cream) Isabella (Isza) Wu is a pianist and organist who hails from Madison, Wisconsin. She is currently in her fourth year at Northwestern University,...
Yes, please send me your ideas, musical recordings and upcoming recitals you would like us to know about. Email me at: agonorthshore@gmail.com Judy Marianne Kim I had an online piano concert last weekend for Valentine's Day. If you like to check it out, below is the...
Nominating Committee: Jill Hunt (Chair), Bev Sheridan and Rich Spantikow Isabella Wu (Isza - pronounced like ICE cream) Isabella (Isza) Wu is a pianist and organist who hails from Madison, Wisconsin. She is currently in her fourth year at Northwestern University,...
Mary SimmonsSpecial Birthday Wishes to Mary who is having a birthday on February 22. May this be a wonderful day of celebration with those who love and admire you. Sharon PetersonI have found that pre-recording organ music for worship services, whether online and/or...
Here is a photograph of the organ in our house. It is a Petite Ensemble built by Geo. Kilgen & Son that we acquired in 2015 from a friend in Chicago. It is the builder's Opus 3467 and consists of 3-ranks that are all enclosed making it an ideal...
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...
What happened to Thanksgiving worship? Has our society become so secular that nobody wants to go to church on Thanksgiving morning? Today, on this particularly lonely Thanksgiving in the midst of COVID, I cannot help thinking back to the wonderful Thursday...
From Michael Gagne: This past week, I had the once in a lifetime honor to perform a virtual organ recital, by invitation of Dr. John Sherer, on the magnificent 5 manual, 143 rank Quimby pipe organ at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. This magnificent pipe...
This month we welcome a new member. Her name is Rachel Boeke and she is one of our scholarship recipients for this year. She will be studying with Susan Klotzbach for her lessons. Welcome Rachel, we hope to virtually see you at one of our upcoming events! Rich...
A special shout-out to member Kevin Burrow, who is marrying the love of his life Jennifer (Jenn) Andrews. They will be married on Saturday, October 17 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Kenosha, WI and will reside in Kenosha. Their dog Mumford and brand new puppy...
The NSAGO Board has decided that these three free lessons may be given on a case-by-case basis. Only Teachers who feel comfortable offering lessons in their churches who have permission to teach in the space will be considered. All Students will strictly abide by the...
Did you know that we have a Northshore Chapter Facebook page? This private Facebook page is the perfect place for you to view upcoming events and latest updates from our chapter! Connect with us on FacebookLike our Facebook page...
In editing the September Overtones, I asked a few fellow organists their thoughts to this question…. “How has Covid-19 affected you personally?" Here are some of their replies. "I think it is important to be sensible about the pandemic, but not panicky about it. ...
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the NSAGO Board has determined to continue to postpone the Organ Scholarship Initiative. This important program normally offers three free lessons to interested participants, taught by our NSAGO members. We pair up teachers with students...
Marianne Kim: As a musician, I thought I should keep making music and worked with other musicians from Colorado, New Jersey, and Chicago during Shelter-in-Place period. Working on piano & organ duo collection for Lorenz Music, I was able to work remotely with...
I’ve asked some chapter members to share some of the musical selections they have especially enjoyed listening to during these last Few months. Now it is your turn to share with us. Would you send your choice(s) to: Judy Kohl at: agonorthshore@gmail.com Sharon...
Elizabeth Brown: As I read the June Overtones, I could not help thinking of something I read recently. I have been studying the Psalms and reading a commentary by James Montgomery Boice. He is commenting on Psalm 27:4: "One thing I ask of the Lord, this...
Brian Schoettler, Minister of Music & Organist at First United Methodist Church in Evanston, recently earned his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Organ Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. Brian is thankful for the support of First Church,...
By Morgan SimmonsFormer Organist and Choirmaster at Fourth Presbyterian Church, ChicagoMorgan and Mary, his wife, served there together for 28 years Earlier this month, I asked Morgan Simmons if he would share some of his life’s story with us. Imagine sitting down for...
Members of our chapter were asked to share some of the things you are doing during this shelter-in-place time. Here are some things your colleagues are doing. (Some of them were too humble to send them in, so we had to use scouts in the field.) Barry Wenger: This is...
In case you missed this letter…. April 16, 2020 Dear Member, The AGO National Council, the Committee for Conventions, and the Convention Steering Committee for the Atlanta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists regret to announce the cancellation of the AGO 2020...
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 - DeanTerm 2020-2022 (serving a second term) Judy Kohl spent her...
Saying Goodbye Farewell and best wishes to a long time chapter member and friend of many, Menno Scholten. He and his wife, Susan, will be relocating to Jacksonville, Florida in May to be closer to family. Having lived in Chicago for most of their professional careers,...