It was no surprise for us to learn, on June 28, that Connie Wilson (former Music Director at Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Naperville) had been chosen as the Jury Foreman at the trial of former Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich.

While the facts and events of this trial unfolded like a circus in the media for months, it was great to learn that Connie was in charge of this group.  She was quoted in the Chicago Tribune as saying "We made sure everyone was heard." This is exactly the kind of person that we knew her to be.... one that listens to all the evidence, before making a decision.

And so it was of the events that took place at her church in the selection of a new organ.... there was a lot of confusing testimony on behalf of both "big" American brands.  Nevertheless, Connie was devoted to making the "right" choice and was amazingly fair to both companies in the process.  She centered her search on a particular price point and asked both firms to arrange visits at their best installations at that price point.  She invited the Cathedral Musician to come with her to see and hear these organs.... at Visitation Catholic Church (Elmhurst) and St. Issac Jogues (Hinsdale).  After hearing both instruments within 30 minutes of each other, she felt confident in selecting the Rodgers 967 as the "right" organ for Holy Spirit Church.