Certification Exams and COVID-19 The coronavirus outbreak has had quite an adverse effect on the AGO certification exam process, leading to either delays or outright cancellation of last spring’s exams. Now that we have begun a new exam cycle, for the safety of all...
Treasurer’s Corner | November 2020
October 2020 Financial Statement Checking account: Beginning Balance: 5789.23 Income from Dues: 206.00 Subtotal: 5995.23 Expenses: 520.00 $130.00...
Membership Matters | November 2020
All has been pretty quiet in the membership department this month. There are a few memberships that are coming due for renewal in the next couple of months. If you are unsure when your renewal is and don’t recall receiving an email from national headquarters, send...
Profile of the Month: Leon Nelson
1. What’s sitting on my desk right now: A stack of handbell and choral music I am reviewing for THE DIAPASON magazine. 2 If I weren't doing this I'd: Be checking, commenting of FB, be practicing for a special keyboard piece don weekly devotion at church,...
Member’s Chalkboard | November 2020
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...
Someone You Should Know: George Karst
George L. Karst's musical training includes music theory, composition, pipe organ, and conducting. He is the organist-choirmaster of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Dixon, IL. In the past, he has served churches in Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana. George teaches...

