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...
Programmatic changes and changes in the student population at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary have led to the discontinuation of several music programs, including our choirs. I would like to make our choral library available to AGO members. A spreadsheet...
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...
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/...
As of August 31, 2026 Account NameBeginning Balance, July 31, 2026August ReceiptsAugust DisbursementsEnding Balance, August 31, 2026Scholarship Account$6,324.30$0.05$6,324.35Savings Account$9,925.67$0.08$9,925.75Checking...