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Visit our web site at www.pstos.org Published monthly by Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society, a non-profit organization furthering the appreciation, preservation and use of the Theatre Pipe Organs of yesteryear. PSTOS is a Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society. Volume 19 No. 11 November 2008 A Chapter of American Theatre Organ Society Coming Dec. 21st MARK ANDERSEN at the Wurlitzer-Kimball theatre organ Many will recall MARK ANDERSEN’s outstanding program at the Jack & Mary Lou Becvar home in June of 2006. He had just relocated to the NW at that time, joining Artisan Instruments as Vice President of Tonal Design. Equally adept at classical and theatre styles, Mark has several theatre LYNN ANDERSEN organ albums to his credit, and an impressive list of accomplishments including an ATOS convention performance at Radio City Music Hall. He playing handbells recently recorded a video for the Capitol Theatre in York, PA, and the New Everett Theatre here in our state. Mark specializes in the styles of Jesse Crawford and George Wright. We’re happy to welcome him once again, along with his fellow musi- cian, LYNN ANDERSEN, as our featured performers for this festive holiday event. Lynn has perfected the art of playing hand bells, and frequently joins Mark for performances such as you will enjoy at this event. About the organ… Members who attended the last two Seattle ATOS conventions “Special” installed in the Hollywood Theatre in Hollywood, California. It will remember hearing Andy Crow and Father Miller perform on the was later moved to Lorin Whitney’s Glendale, California residence. Whit- Calvary Christian Assembly (formerly Calvary Temple) organ. The ney had the console enlarged to three manuals. Balcom & Vaughan did combined Kimball-Wurlitzer has a total of 19 ranks, 1327 pipes, two not use this console, but instead installed a new classical-style console. sets of chimes, marimba and chrysoglott. It was originally installed in The Wurlitzer console was used for a few years at the Elsinore Theatre 1942 at the Temple’s previous “Hollywood Temple” site. The organ was in Salem before the current, larger three-manual Wurlitzer console was based on a 2/12 Kimball from Centralia’s Liberty Theatre. It was later acquired. moved to its present location, and in 1970 was rebuilt and enlarged by We’re excited to once again be able to present this great-sounding Balcom & Vaughan as their opus 375-A. At that time the major addition organ to our PSTOS members, and especially at the hands of the very of Wurlitzer opus #697 took place. This organ was originally a Style 215 capable Mark Andersen. We look forward to seeing you Dec. 21! Sunday, December 21, 1:00 pm Refreshments will follow. To help us plan, please Calvary Christian Assembly Church let us know how many will be in your party. Con- 6801 Roosevelt Way NE • Seattle • One block east of I-5 tact Jo Ann Evans by email at [email protected] A brief annual meeting and election of officers will precede the concert. or by phone at 425-485-5465. Many thanks! ADMISSION—adults $10 suggested donation, age 12 and under free Drive directions will be printed in the December Pipeline. PUGET SOUND PIPELINE Vol. 19, No. 11 –November 2008 Published monthly by Annual PSTOS Holiday Party with Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society Hello everyone, 6521 NE 191st ST 2010 Convention Update MARK ANDERSEN and LYNN Kenmore, WA 98028-3453 As my tenure as PSTOS President comes ANDERSEN playing organ and Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society is a non-profit to a close (three years has hand bells at Calvary Church organization furthering the appreciation, restoration, sure gone by fast), I will Our first PSTOS program at this and use of the historic Theatre Pipe Organs of the transition into the role of 1920s, through education. outstanding venue in many years, it is 2010 ATOS Convention one not to be missed. OFFICERS Chair. Over the last few President–Tom Blackwell, 206-784-9203 weeks I’ve been encour- Sunday, December 21st, 1:30PM Past Pres.–Clint Meadway, 1-877-843-0953 aged by all the enthusiastic Vice President– Ray Harris, 425-774-1773 calls and e-mails I have FLASH! Secretary–Joani Roughton, 253-946-4400 received offering to help Treasurer–Bill Keller, 360-888-5118 out. Many of you have never volunteered Fun events for 2009 are in the BOARD MEMBERS before and your response has truly been planning stage. Read all about Tom Roughton, 253-946-4400 • Bob McCuthchin, 425-743-0565 exceptional. That said, we still need many it on page 3! Dave Luttinen, 206-963-3283 • Phil Hargiss, 206-524-8799 more members to step up and help out. COMMITTEES The needed roles and descriptions were Development & Grant Writing–Barbara Graham included in last month’s Pipeline: Transpor- restoration fund dollar for dollar! This History & Archives–Tom Blackwell tation Coordinator, Bus Captains, Venue Organ Restoration & Maintenance–Bob Zat means that your tax-deductible donation Coordinator, Venue Liaisons, Organ Tech- Programs Planning–Ray Harris will effectively be doubled! And, if you’re Promotions & Media Relations–Dave Luttinen nicians, Hospitality, Banquet & Food Coor- a current or former Boeing, Starbucks or Scholarship–Carl Dodrill & Norman Miller dinator, Record Shop Manager, Record Microsoft employee (as well as many other Volunteer Coordination–Dan Warner Shop staff, Artist Hospitality, Registration Northwest companies that have a gift New member processing–Doug Owen, 253-566-6734 Desk, Hotel Coordinator, Exhibit Room matching program), your contribution will Haller Lake keys–Bob Zat Coordinator, Publications Coordinator and effectively be TRIPLED! Please contact Sunshine –Joani Roughton, 253-946-4400 Technology Committee. If any one of these me at (206) 784-9203 or by e-mail: tom@ Hospitality HLCC—Ellen Sullivan, 206-365-7554 roles resonates with you, please call me at pstos.org if you would like to learn more NEWSLETTER & WEBSITE (206) 784-9203 or e-mail: [email protected]. about how you can help with PSTOS’s Pipeline Editors–Russ & JoAnn Evans, 425-485-5465 Let’s talk! Paramount Wurlitzer restoration efforts. Pipeline Online Website–Tom Blackwell, 206-784-9203 I had hoped to make an announcement Thanks to all those who have supported Nat’l Magazine Reporter–Jo Ann Evans about our 2010 headquarters hotel this PSTOS fundraising efforts for the Para- LIAISONS month, but the recent economic downturn mount over the last several years. Strong AMICA & POF–Carl Dodrill • Haller Lake Comm.Club–Bob Zat has caused us to request additional safe- community involvement and an impressive Paramount Theatre–Tom Blackwell • Wash. Center–Andy Crow guards in our contract to protect the chap- history of individual donations were key ter in the event of further worsening of the factors in making the 4Culture award. With Listing of non-PSTOS events in the Pipeline economic situation. Once this is resolved, your help, I’m confident we’ll be able reach PSTOS, upon request, will list non-conflicting non- we’ll have the announcement very soon. our total goal of $105,000 within the next PSTOS theatre organ events in the “Other Events” Paramount Update 12-18 months. column of the two Pipelines immediately preceding PSTOS Christmas Concert & the event, providing Pipeline editors receive sufficient In early October, we received the great prior written notification. Venue, artist, type of event, news that STG (Seattle Theatre Group, Annual Meeting, December 21, date, and contact information will comprise the owners of the Paramount Theatre) was 1:30PM awarded an $11,500 grant from the King included information. I hope you will all attend our very special Advertising in the Pipeline County 4Culture Arts program supporting Holiday program on December 21st at Classified-type ads for member-owned electronic, PSTOS restoration work on the Para- Calvary Christian Assembly church in the electric, or pipe organs, and/or pipe organ parts, mount’s Mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle. It’s will be published at no charge. Please limit copy to organ! This award was in response to an ap- include brief description, contact name and phone been many years since we’ve heard the big plication that STG and PSTOS co-authored number. Prices will not be listed. Ads may be edited Kimball-Wurlitzer and we are lucky to have in August based on the restoration master for content and length. Mail ad copy to address above. PSTOS members Mark and Lynn Andersen plan developed by PSTOS. Other advertising is not accepted. performing for us in a fun, upbeat holiday With this new award, our total fund- concert of pipe organ and hand bells. The Joining Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society is raising for the Paramount project is now concert will be preceded by a quick busi- quick and easy! For a one year membership, send $65,590! That means we are over 62% of ness meeting and election of 2009 officers. a $20 check payable to PSTOS together with your the way to our total goal of $105,000. Easy access from I-5 and there’s plenty of name(s) as you would like them to appear on your In other news, the Seattle Theatre free parking! Full details are included else- name badges, your address with complete 9-digit Group, in a show of support for PSTOS ef- ZIP code, and your email address (optional) to: where in this issue. I hope to see you there! forts, has recently announced that they will Bill Keller, Treasurer, 9914 Hampshire Ct. SE, match all personal donations to the organ Olympia, WA 98513-4241. …Tom Blackwell 2 PUGET SOUND PIPELINE • NOVEMBER 2008 Nominating Committee Report The PSTOS Nominating Committe presents the following slate of 2009 officers and board members to be voted upon at the Hello Everyone, upcoming December Annual Meeting: ♦ Kenyon Hall in West Seattle We have raised enough money to get President, Dave Luttinen started on rebuilding the Roosevelt High Latest news can be found on the web at Vice President, Tom Roughton School Froula Memorial Pipe Organ! We www.kenyonhall.org or by email at Treasurer, Bill Keller still have a little bit of money left to raise, but [email protected] Secretary, Joani Roughton am sure that it will come in in the next few Board members with one-year terms: months.