Member Chalkboard & Other News
Member ChalkboardApril 2020
Saying Goodbye Farewell and best wishes to a long time chapter member and friend of many, Menno Scholten. He and his wife, Susan, will be relocating to Jacksonville, Florida in May to be closer to family. Having lived in Chicago for most of their professional careers,...
Organ Scholarship Initiative
Applications due for Organ Scholarship Initiative It is time for both Students and Teachers (NSAGO Chapter members,) to complete applications to participate in this Summer’s Organ Scholarship Initiative. These can be found on the NSAGO website, www.northshoreago.org....
Special Announcement: AGO National Convention Atlanta 2020
A Kaleidoscope of Color and Sound The Atlanta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to announce the upcoming 2020 convention. We are very excited to be selected as the host city for this event. More details to be released in the coming months. Stay...
Organic DiversionsMarch 2020
Contributed by Royce Eckhardt
Member ChalkboardMarch 2020
A special call out to Mary Simmons, who recently celebrated a big birthday. She is not only gifted musically, but is full of grace and love which she showers on all who have the privilege of knowing her.
Slate of Candidates for the North Shore AGO Board
Presented by Adrienne Tindall, chair of the nominating committee. A big thank you to Adrienne for her tenacity and professionalism during the process of preparing this slate of candidates. Judy Kohl - Dean Term 2020-2022 (serving a second term) Judy Kohl spent her...
AGO Service Playing Certificate
The American Guild of Organists offers the AGO Service Playing Certificate (SPC) . It is widely recognized as a demonstration of proficiency at the organ. Earned through a practical examination, it is a professional credential you can achieve at a fraction of the cost...
Organic DiversionsFebruary 2020
CHURCH CHUCKLES Oops!! A British organist reported playing for a memorial service with a long processional during which the hymn, “Praise, my Soul, the King of Heaven,” was sung. Anticipating that the hymn would be too short, the vicar had written, “The organist will...
Members Chalkboard: February 2020
James Brown invites you to attend: Sunday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. St. Giles Episcopal Church, Northbrook EVENSONG on the Last Sunday after Epiphany Preces & Responses (Craig Phillips) Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E (Herbert Murrill) O Gracious Light (Tabes...
A Word From National Headquarters
Elizabeth George - Director of Member Engagement & Chapter Development AGO Service Playing Certificate The American Guild of Organists offers the AGO Service Playing Certificate (SPC) . It is widely recognized as a demonstration of proficiency at the organ. Earned...