"Diana Schmück…one of the finest chamber pianists on the scene...playing with her ears as much as her gifted hands."Andrew Patner, Chicago Sun-Times Pianist Diana Schmück, a doctoral graduate of Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, has master and bachelor...
The May 16 Virtual Members Concert will be held at 4pm. Instead of virtually dining together, donating to the Greater Chicago Food Depository is encouraged. Members Chris Urban, Matt Doran, Lee Nelson, and Sharon Peterson will perform on three organs in Arlington...
Susan Klotzbach Susan Klotzbach is the organist at Kenilworth Union Church in Kenilworth, IL. She has been there for four years. In addition, Susan is completing her work as adjunct organ/harpsichord professor and University Organist at Illinois Wesleyan University...
The accounts were reconciled with the bank statement on September 30, and the details of the month’s transactions will be presented to the board at its next meeting for approval. As of this date (30 September, 2018) the current balances of the three accounts are:...
As of this date (22 June 2018) the Northshore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists has exactly 100 members. That includes our two newest members, Elizabeth Brown and Harlan Mason. Welcome to you both. Also please welcome Rich Spantikow who assumes the title of...
Online Classes In Service Playing Skills Chicago International Organ Academy (CIOA) will launch a new series of practical classes this August that are designed to assist organists of all levels in improving their service playing skills and in preparing for AGO...
Sunday, April 29, 2018, 4:00pm First Presbyterian Church Evanston, IL FINAL ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION: DEAN’S RECITAL AND BANQUET Come hear former deans of this chapter perform on the 64-rank Aeolian-Skinner that hosted the very...
Pat took the time to answer these questions so we can know her just a bit better: 1. What is your earliest memory? My earliest memory of the organ is singing in the children’s choir from the seat next to the organ. I was totally mesmerized when Sister Mary Jane played...
Welcome New Members: A very warm welcome to Linda Ceraona and Matthew Doran who joined our chapter this past month. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to a board member and we’ll help you...
Lowell Johnson My husband, Lowell, began his life-long love of the pipe organ, and the music it could produce, at the Dutch Reformed Church in Roseland where his aunt was organist. We shared a piano background but once we’d settled in Deerfield, he began organ lessons...
Another Organ Scholarship Initiative! The previous Organ Scholarship Initiative was so successful, (9 students taught by 7 chapter members,) we’re doing it again! The applications for both teachers and students will be available in...
This month we have a few new members; we extend warm welcomes to: Barbara Kudirka, Kay Sutton, and Jack Graf. Welcome to the North Shore Chapter! Just a reminder that some renewals due July 1 are not showing as being received yet. If you’ve already renewed your...
This month marks the transition between Laurie Stivers and Richard Spears as the Treasurer of the North Shore Chapter. Having had a chance to look at the books, I want to speak for the entire membership in thanking Laurie for bringing a high level of organization and...
Happy May! I am delighted to report that Mildred Johnson, Rich Spears, and Richard Spantikow have joined us for another year. We thank Rich and Richard for their contributions to our Chapter. In addition to receiving membership monies, we also received $1,640 in...
Fellow Members, Welcome to March! We thank Brigid Cantagallo, Thomas Alm, Robert Ward, and Michael Gange for their membership to our North Shore Chapter. We added $156 to our checking account. I've paid expenses of $300 for our March 4th event and $94 to National for...
Did anyone leave a black rain jacket at my house after the potluck picnic on September 4th? If so, please reach out to me at 847-769-7447 - Judy Kohl From Lillian Ng After reading the 2 articles about Edith Ho's passing in the Oct issue of The American Organists, I...
Try Your Hand at Identifying the Instrument Here are some numbered images of Organs, organ cases, and consoles from both well-known and obscure instruments found around the world. See if you can recognize any of them and identify the builder and location. Answers will...
The success of this past year’s Organ Scholarship Initiative has prompted us to offer this program again. (We had 6 dedicated NSAGO members offer three free lessons over the summer to 7 students. The NSAGO provides one year’s membership in the chapter.) Students who...
This month's Membership Matters includes the first "Activities and Interests" posting, where musical accomplishments, hobbies, and current projects of Northshore AGO members are showcased. An interview with Morgan Simmons and pictures of his exquisite...
The month of August has been quiet, and there has only been one transaction. The accounts will be reconciled on the last day of the July, and the details of the month’s transactions will be presented to the board at its next meeting for approval. As of this date (30...
Hello. Today I am writing my last report as Treasurer of our Chapter! I've spent 3 years in the role and will be transitioning my responsibilities to Richard Spears. I've enjoyed my role on the Board, first as a member and then as the Treasurer. I've met...
Welcome to Eastertide! I hope you have had a chance to rest from the musical frenzy of the past week. Our checking account had income of $1,220 during March. I moved $1,000 from saving into the checking as the balance was reaching the threshold where...
Hello, January was a quiet month, as we had no income. We did have expenses of $427. Our chapter will have an ad in the National Convention program book! This ad is just one more way to celebrate our 60th anniversary! Andrea Handley was reimbursed for a portion of...