It has been observed that clergy and musician may be the most crucial leadership and pastoral team within the life of the church. At the heart of their work is the creation and implementation of worship services that are fresh, inspirational, historically rooted and...
February 2016
Second Annual Epiphany Party Warm Fun!!
On a frosty January Sunday evening members of the North Shore AGO gathered at the home of Dean Andrea Handley. Andrea’s amazing holiday décor and cozy fireplace provided the perfect setting for our annual Epiphany party. We enjoyed wonderful food, warm conversation...
November 7 workshop with young organists
Our North Shore Chapter AGO sponsored Margaret Kemper in a Master Class Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Presbyterian Homes’ Elliott Chapel in Evanston, IL, Starting Out on the Right Foot. Four young organists played the Chapel’s Dobson Pipe Organ, Op. 64 (1994:)...
New Season, New Music
A beautiful autumn morning set in a stunning gothic sanctuary was the backdrop for our opening fall workshop with guest clinician, Elizabeth Naegele, Saturday, September 26, at First Presbyterian Church, Deerfield. Dr. Naegele is Professor or Music and Coordinator of...
July 2015
Report on Regional Convention in Indianapolis
I wish I could remember exactly why I decided in January to sign up to attend the regional AGO convention. Somehow I forgot that July in Indianapolis is not the most favorable of weather. I didn’t know anything about any of the featured performers and I wasn’t sure...
June 1 Closing Banquet and Members’ Recital: Great Food, Great Music
The North Shore AGO Chapter held its annual banquet and members' recital at Glenview Community Church this past Monday evening. Dinner was served in the church's Founders' Room with catering by Salerno's Di Lucca, and included salad with creamy garlic or thousand...