Member Chalkboard & Other News
Organic Diversions | June 2022
THE SPEEDY CHAUFFEUR Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. “You know” he...
Members Chalkboard | May 2022
From Brian Schoetler: On Maundy Thursday the Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church of Evanston premiered Brian Schoettler's new setting of "Christus factus est" for choir and organ. You can listen to a recording here: https://youtu.be/88QEprEutgg...
Organic Diversions | May 2022
Contributed by Royce Eckhardt
A Tribute to Lee – A Mentor, Colleague and Friend
Leon “Lee” S. Nelson October 1, 1942 - March 20, 2022 Leon Nelson passed away on March 20, 2022. Born October 1, 1942 in Baudette, Minnesota, he moved to Chicago as a college student. He is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Trinity College, Deerfield,...
A Mentor – by Michael Gagne
Over the last few days, I have been recalling wonderful memories of my very dear friend, and former mentor, Mr. Leon Nelson. I had the wonderful and distinct honor to have studied the organ with Lee during my time at North Park University in Chicago on the 3 manual...
A Colleague – by Chris Urban
I had the pleasure of working with Lee for seven years at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, where I currently serve as Associate Director of Music and Organist. Lee was a very supportive colleague and mentor to me as a young church musician. He shared...
A Friend – Kirstin Synnestvedt
Lee was such a great musician in both organ playing and choral conducting! Not everyone has the choral skills he had, combined with a personality on the podium that could command the attention and delight in volunteer singers. Handling volunteer church...
Member’s Chalkboard | April 2022
From Judy Kohl: The North Shore AGO board would like to compile a list of those teaching organ/piano in the area. If you would like your name to be added to this list for reference when people call, please email me at agonorthshore@gmail.com. Brian Schoettler:...
Organic Diversions | April 2022
Member’s Chalkboard | March 2022
EVENSONG Sunday, March 6, at 4:00pmSt. Giles Episcopal Church, Northbrook Choir: Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in the Dorian Mode (Thomas Tallis)Phos hilaron (Tabes Bridges)Anthem: All wisdom cometh from the Lord (Philip Moore) Congregation: Hymn 43: All praise...