About

North Shore Chapter AGO comprises the area north of Chicago to the Wisconsin border. Our membership is varied. We have members that hold positions at churches, colleges, and music schools. They teach privately and perform across the nation.


Our Mission

The purpose of the American Guild of Organists is to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ and choral music, and to provide a forum for mutual support, inspiration, education, and certification of Guild Members.

Chapter Profile

The North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists serves organists and choir directors in the Chicago area, especially the northern suburbs. We offer educational programs, entertainment, and fellowship to our members, as well as job placement information and services. Join us today!


Officers and Board

Dean

Margaret Wilson

Sub-Dean

James Russell Brown

Secretary

Thomas Tropp

Treasurer-Membership

Jay Peterson


Term Ending 2013

Kirstin Synnestvedt

Ross Updegraff

Gary Wendt

Term Ending 2014

Julia Brueck

Jill Hunt

Christine Kraemer

Term Ending 2015

Robert McConnell

Mary Gifford

Andrea Handley


Membership Fees

$97 Regular Member

$72 Special Member (65 & over, under 21 or disabled)

$37 Student Member (full-time student: enclose copy of valid ID)

$72 Partner Member (same addess as regular/special member, no TAO)

$38 Dual Member (already paid $97 to primary chapter)
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$15 Student Dual Member (already paid $37 to primary chapter)
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$37 Chapter Friend (non-voting, no TAO, Overtones newsletter only)


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Chapter Events

Todd Wilson Concert
Friday, October 26, 2012
8:00 PM
Tickets - $20


Trinity United Methodist Church
1024 Lake Ave.
Wilmette, Illinois
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An exciting performance by one of America's finest organists! For more information please contact James Brown - jbrownxyz@comcast.net


Hymn Fest w/ Bruce Neswick
Sunday, April 21, 2013
5:00 PM


Glenview Community Church
1000 Elm Street
Glenview, Illinois
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Come and sing praises at a Hymn Festival led by acclaimed improviser Bruce Neswick. For additional information, please contact Gary Wendt - gary.wendt@gccucc.org or Margaret Wilson - agonorthshore@gmail.com

Kid's Organ Crawl
Saturday, February 9, 2013
9:00 AM - Noon


First UMC, Immanuel Lutheran Church
Music Institute of Chicago
Evanston, Illinois
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Approx. 10 min. of music played with a presentation about the instrument and piece at each venue. Then, the kids have a chance to look, play, an listen for about 20 minutes before we lead them on to the next venue. Preregistration required. For additional information please contact Tom Tropp - t-tropp@galantmusic.com or Julia Brueck - jcbrueck@gmail.com


Dinner, Annual Meeting & Recital
Monday, June 3, 2013


Faith, Hope and Charity Catholic Parish
191 Linden Street
Winnetka, Illinois
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Please join us for dinner and annual meeting followed by a recital featuring members of the AGO North Shore. For more information, please contact Jill Hunt - jhunt@firstchurchlf.org or Jay Peterson - petersonjc1@msn.com