Lost Pipe Organs of America by Rollin Smith Like many of us, I am interested in playing both old and new organs. I have been fascinated by pipe organs—and how they work—since I was in high school—a long time ago. Back then I think I was more interested in the...
Looking ahead to two organ recitals this fall at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Evanston (see below in “Events”), NSAGO member Greg Hummel writes about the continued success of Immanuel’s annual Organ Scholar Awards: Since 2002, Immanuel Lutheran Church has sustained one...
I’ve been sad this week, and I’ve spent time reminiscing about an American organ builder. More precisely, I’ve thought a lot about losing my friend Martin Pasi on Sunday, September 6, in Collegeville, MN. I first met Martin in the Spring of 2008, about nine months...
Do you have news to share with your NSAGO friends? A new job, new musical publication, career milestone, travel to make music, retirement, etc. We would love to include your news here in Overtones. Please send your information, together with an accompanying photo if...
Please remember that scholarships of $250 are available from the North Shore AGO for both beginning and continuing organists. Applications are due on October 1. Please encourage students to apply. For complete details, visit: https://northshoreago.org/scholarships/...
Please join us for our first event of the 2026-27 season, a Choral Reading Session and Reception at St. Augustine’s Church in Wilmette on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m. We’d love to have you with us! We will gather to sight-read some favorite but lesser-known...