North Shore Chapter AGO Board News As noted in the previous issue of the “Overtones” newsletter, Board Member James Janssen was elected to the position of Treasurer for the Chapter – thus leaving his three-year elected term position. Now we need to congratulate and...
Barbara Anne (Schisewski) Mattes Word was received recently regarding the death of Barbara Anne Mattes on May 1, 2022 at the age of 90. She earned a BM degree from the University of Dubuque and did graduate work in organ at the American Conservatory of Music in...
From Derek Nickels SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022 AT 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CDT Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Organ Historical Society presents a Member's Recital by Derek Nickels The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Organ Historical Society concludes its 2021-2022 program year with...
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...
Leon “Lee” S. Nelson October 1, 1942 - March 20, 2022 Leon Nelson passed away on March 20, 2022. Born October 1, 1942 in Baudette, Minnesota, he moved to Chicago as a college student. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Trinity College, Deerfield,...
Over the last few days, I have been recalling wonderful memories of my very dear friend, and former mentor, Mr. Leon Nelson. I had the wonderful and distinct honor to have studied the organ with Lee during my time at North Park University in Chicago on the 3 manual...