When I was in eighth grade, I had the great fortune of taking piano lessons from Mr. Paul Wheeler, the organist at the United Methodist church in Linesville, Pennsylvania. One week, he asked me if I would be interested in taking organ lessons. The 1906 Hillgreen,...
Are YOU someone we should know? This column serves to acquaint us with each other better. Sometimes, however, it’s difficult to solicit people who have the time & interest to share their story briefly and include a photo. Personally, I’ve looked forward to every...
Helen Jang Raymaker Helen Raymaker is a pianist with a passion for children in music. She has accompanied musicians of Harmonium Choral Society, Drew University, Light Opera of New Jersey, and various schools and faith communities. She loves playing live classical...
Gregory Jorjorian Evanston, IL Greg Jorjorian is currently President of OPUS 327 nfp, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historic E.M. Skinner’s OPUS 327 pipe organ and its perfectly matched acoustical space, the nave...
Mark Lee holds a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from Benedictine University, Lisle, where he studied organ with Rev. John Palmer, and a Master of Music degree in piano performance from the American Conservatory, Chicago, where he studied piano with...
Padraig McGuire is Cantor at Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park. An ordained pastor in the ELCA, he has credentials shared with the Philippine Independent Church (Anglican) and serves a Priest Associate to the Congregation of the Good Shepherd in Lincolnwood, IL....