As a gardener, by November I have prepared my flower beds for the long Chicago winter. Furniture has been hauled into the garage and I’ve resigned myself to the fact that a high percentage of life will now be happening indoors. Winding down may be a natural scenario...
Dean’s Column
Convention Update
November 2019
By now you should have all received a letter in the mail detailing our $25,000 matching gift opportunity for the 2021 Great Lakes AGO Regional Convention that the North Shore Chapter will be hosting on June 27-30, 2021. Please read it carefully and consider...
Recent Event Review: Johann Vexo Concert
The North Shore Chapter, in collaboration with the Chicago Chapter and Loyola University, presented distinguished French organist Johann Vexo in recital on Sunday afternoon, October 20. The concert took place at Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola. Vexo is Organiste...
Someone You Should Know: Hailey Jiyoun Jun
Hello, this is Hailey Jiyoun Jun. I was always interested in organ because I learned and played organ in Korea. However, as I come to the United States, the bond between me and organ seemed to end. Thankfully, though, I was able to continue learning the organ through...
Celebrating Maggie Kemper and 25 Years of Music at Elliott Chapel
Elliot Chapel at Westminster Place in Evanston, IL will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the dedication of their Dobson organ and also honoring the Music Ministry of Margaret McElwain Kemper. This event will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Margaret...
Members Chalkboard
November 2019
Sharon Peterson writes: I am happy to announce I’ve accepted the position of Organist at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Arlington Heights. I’ll be serving alongside Lee Nelson, Music Director. We’ve already enjoyed our first Choir Rehearsal and 9am Traditional...