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Advertising Address VOLUME 23, NUMBER 1 ATOS Advertising FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 1839 Weeg Way Park Ridge , Illinois 60068 Phone : (312) 692 -9399 Membership Office featur-es ... P.O. Box 45 Falls Church , Virginia 22046 5 The Fargo Theatre Organ ...... Lance E. Johnson Phone : (703) 573 -4138

ATOS Corporate Office 6 The Verne Langdon Legend ...... Stu Green ATOS 6900 Santa Monica Boulevard 10 Paris Gets a "Souffle"! .... William T. Brouwer/Walter Beaupre , California 90038

Office of the President 23 Report to the Membership ...... W. "Tiny" James Richard R . Haight 7209 Millcrest Terrace 25 News from Down Under ...... Douglas T. Smith Dervvood , Maryland 20855 Phone: (301) 258 -0140 29 Lyn Larsen to Play Atlanta Fox National Headquarters ATOS 30 The Pipe Piper ...... Lloyd Klos P.O . Box 1 002 Middleburg, Virginia 22117 33 The Theatre Organ in Stereo, Part II ...... Ron Musselman Phone : (703) 364 -2423

National Officers 36 Chicago Weekender ...... Joseph F. Sonntag Richard R . Haight , President Lois Segur , Vice President Ervvin Young , Secretary -Treasurer technical ... National Board of Directors W . " Tiny" James 22 Questions and Answers ...... Lance Johnson Betty Mason Dick Schrum 24 Acoustical Consultant ...... R. J. Weisenberger George F. Thompson Paul (Mac) Abernethy , Jr . Rex Koury John Ledwon depar-tments ... William Rieger Tommy Landrum , Past President 4 President's Message 24 Closing Chord Curator Paul Abernethy 14 Nuggets from the 26 For the Records P.O . Box 2480 Golden Days Burlington , N .C . 27215 36 Chapter Notes EDITORIAL STAFF 15 Vox Pops Editor - George Thompson 56 Classified Ads Associate Editors - Lloyd E. Klos , 20 Music Review Peg Nielsen Editor -Emeritus - W . " Stu " Green Photographer - Bill Lamb 22 Dinny's Colyum Publisher - Betty Mason Art Director - Floyd Mumm Editorial Assistants - Don Lockwood Jan James Advert ising Manager - Len Clarke Circulation Manager - Lee Prater Cover- Vhoto THEATRE ORGAN (title registered U.S . Patent Office) is published bimonthly by the American The three-manual Wurlitzer in the Fargo Theatre Organ Society , Inc., a nonprofit organi ­ zation . Richard R. Haight, President. All rights Theatre came originally from a church. The reserved . Entire contents copyrighted. American original two-manual console of the now Theatre Organ Society , Inc ., 1981. Office of pub ­ lication is P.O. Box 2329, Livonia , Michigan nine-rank instrument is located at the left of 48151. the orchestra pit. To read more about it, POSTMASTER : Second Class postage paid at turn to page five. Livonia , Michigan. IF UNDELIVERABLE, send form 3579 to ATOS Circulation Department, Box 45, Falls Church , Virginia 22046. Photo Courtesy of Lance Johnson ATOS 3 FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN ABCBIVES/ LIBRARY Richard Simonton Feb . 1955 - Oct . 1958

Judd Walton Oct . 1958 - July 1961

Tiny James July 1961 - July 1964

Carl Norvell July 1964 - July 1966

Dick Schrum July 1966 - July 1968

Al Mason The American Theatre Organ En­ July 1968 - July 1970 thusiasts (ATOE) was founded and Stillman Rice "organized for the purpose of preserv­ July 1970 - July 1972 ing the tradition of the theatre organ Erwin A . Young and to further the understanding of this July 1972 - July 1974 instrument and ifs music." There is no Paul M . Abernethy question that while the founders ' goal July 1974 - July 1976 was serious , they meant to have some Ray F. Snitil fun in the process . This idea has not July 1976 - July 1978 changed. Preston M . Fleet To paraphrase a saying by the late July 1978 - N o v . 1978 President John F Kennedy , Ask not Tommy Landrum what your society can do for you , but Nov . 1978 - July 1980 ask what can you do for your society. Active participation is a responsibility of membership in ATOS. This can take many forms ; working on an organ crew, support and attendance at meetings and concerts , serving as a chapter officer , taking care of refreshments and a whole host of other things. A very important responsibility is participation by voting , both on the national level as well as the chapter level. Tradi­ 1959 - Jesse Crawford tionally , less than half of our membership vote in these elections. A 1960 - Famy Wurlitzer vote on the new bylaws and other items will soon be asked of you as 1961 - Mel Doner I indicated in my previous message. It will be very important that 1962 - Leonard MacClain substantial numbers of you vote on these questions. Keep ATOS 1963 - Eddie Dunstedter strong. Participate. 1964 - At this writing I cannot give you a full report of the results of the 1965 - Dan Barton poll requesting your support for the stated goals of the society , but 1966 - W. "Tiny" James the replies , to date, are overwhelmingly in favor of support . 1967 - Erwin A. Young Everyone who has participated in this, regardless of the opinion ex­ 1968 - Richard C. Simonton pressed is to be commended for doing so. 1969 - Judd Walton 1970 - Bill Lamb 1971 - George and Vi Thompson 1972 - Stu Green 1973 - Al and Betty Mason 1974 - Lloyd E. Klos 1975 - Joe Patten Richard R. Haight 1976 - Floyd and Doris Mumm National President 19n - Les and Edith Rawle 1978 - Len Clarke NOTE 1979 - J. 8. Nethercutt See page 57 for date and location 1980 - Sidney Torch of Important Membership Meeting.

4 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 This 1930s Wurlitzer church model console appeared in a Wurlitzer Company brochure from that period and is similar to the one now in the Fargo Theatre before the new black case was added (ala Radio City Music Hall).

Material furnished by Lance E. Johnson

The console pictured on our cover stalled in pit center and the 2/7 con­ Silent Movie Nite was staged, and, was originally attached to the 3/8 sole was moved to its original posi­ with local TV and media coverage, a Wurlitzer Opus 2127 (1930), a tion, pit left. The installation of the sellout box office was accomplished. gothic-styled curved church model lift and placing of the consoles were Since the initial program, a total of console in the First Lutheran accomplished with the full coopera­ twelve special shows have been pre­ Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. tion of the theatre management. sented, each one a complete success. The entire organ was purchased by Since church model consoles did In 1980, Lillian Gish appeared on the Red River Chapter in 1975 to be not feature second touch, it has been stage with the screening of Way installed in a projected Cultural Arts added by the technical crew and now Down East. Current plans call for a Center in Fargo, North Dakota. the console has all the usual theatre presentation of Ella Cinders with When the project was cancelled, the organ flexibility. Organ builder Colleen Moore, in person. Several organ remained in storage. Lance Johnson is credited with put­ organ programs have been scheduled In 1973, the chapter had been ting a smooth case over the church­ using local artists and outside per­ given access to the Fargo Theatre for oriented gothic cabinet. Finishing formers. the purpose of refurbishing the 2/7 the case in gleaming black (ala Radio During the Christmas season, Far­ Wurlitzer Style E Opus 1255 (1926) City Music Hall) gives the organ an go shoppers were invited to bring there. After adding a Moller Trum­ outstanding visual impact. their lunch to the theatre and listen to pet, and then a Post Horn, it became The Fargo instrument will be even­ a free noontime concert. Artists for desirable for the organ to have a tually enlarged to fourteen ranks this endeavor were usually members three-manual keydesk. It was de­ with stage space allocated for a 16' of the Red River Chapter. cided that the chapter console and Wooden Diaphone. A Wurlitzer relay would be installed to give the Chrysoglott was converted to a ATOS salutes a small, but highly Style E the desired versatility. Vibraphone and is installed in an un­ aggressive chapter who has ac­ A hydraulic lift was obtained for enclosed location. complished much in preserving the the three-manual console and in- In the fall of 1974, a full scale theatre organ heritage. □

FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 5 r"'f1ewriter first encountered the ences. Its cost of $200,000 was ab­ .If ormidable talents of Verne Lang­ sorbed many times over by visitor don a few years ago when he noted a admissions. review of a record playing by Preoccupation with the macabre "Johann Sebastian Bork," a record was nothing new for Verne Lang­ which featured a very distinctive don. Long fascinated with the style of contemporary piano playing monster characters which Universal rendered on a "Honky Chord"* Studios has always brought to the (yes, rendered!) by an ancient Vien­ silver screen, as far back as 1963 he nese court musician who must have had negotiated a licensing deal to been a leftover from Mozart's time, produce studio quality masks of such judging from the courtly baroque friendly haunters as the studio's costume, powdered wig and Cyrano famous "Mummy," "the Franken­ de Bergerac-style elongated probos­ stein Monster," and Lon Chaney's cis pictured on the jacket. The label "Phantom of the Opera" and the title was an unlikely one - Electric bell-ringing "Hunchback." Lemon Records. Fascinated, we Then Universal decided that their awaited the next "Lemon" release, a tour attraction, whh:h already pipe organ record purportedly boasted a swim-through by the Jaws played by "Erik, the Phantom of the shark and an attack by Star Wars­ Opera,'' a gallimaufry of fresh Pari­ type space invaders, really needed sian sewer music (including a Phan­ the blood curdling which only the tom-conducted sewer tour, with ooz­ tried and true veteran stars of more ing sound effects). This guy had to be than five decades of cascading a weirdo! Yet his next "Lemon" (un­ screams and groans could supply. credited) plucked at the heartstrings But how to use these long-estab­ of Americans with two volumes of lished purveyors of goose bumps to circus music played on a restored get the full measure of sepulchral ef­ Tangley calliope. Next a platter fectiveness in the brief time the tour credited to alter ego J .S. Bork and schedule allowed? loaded with harpsichord music, fol­ Call in Verne Langdon! Verne is a lowed by a release of Edgar Allen the multiple threat artist, with creden­ Poe verses voiced by veteran actor tials as an organist, composer, make­ John Carradine with pipe organ set­ up technician, producer, writer and tings cued to the mood of the special effects master - all talents sepulchral poetry. which could be applied to get the de­ All the above was the work of one Verne sired result: to scare the living kapok Verne Langdon, aided and egged on out of studio tourists. He had ac­ by showman Milt Larsen, well complished a fair degree of this for known for his Hollywood Magi­ the studio back in 1975 when he cians' Club dubbed "The Magic created the aforementioned "Land Castle.'' The next Langdon effort we Langdon of a Thousand Faces" for the tour, became aware of was Verne's talent using visitors as subjects for horror for makeup; he created many of the makeup treatment. But this time simian physiognomies for the short­ professional actors and actresses lived TV series which continued the would be the monsters, and their monkey business originated in five legend skills plus Verne's makeup and stag­ feature films involving The Planet of ing would supply greater chills. the Apes. From store window demonstrator to Verne was well aware that appropri­ "After Bork, gorilla faces were Dracula's Castle, his path has been ate music would heighten the chilling easy," says Verne. After doing strewn with organs scenes he had in mind for a re-crea­ makeup for the PBS-TV series, Vi­ tion of "Dracula's Castle," a project sions, we heard he was working on il­ he envisioned as the ultimate in live lusions at the Universal Studios tour by Stu Green action horror. attraction wherein selected visitors Photos by Sandy Fields and He started to compose; he came up were made up to resemble some of Stu Green with some excellent musical cues, but filmdom's horror characters for par­ there was a catch. He had never Photo Above : Droll comedian Verne Langdon made ticipation in sketches based on scenes up as " Honkychordist" Johann Sebastian Bork . In learned to read music! So he couldn't from such classics as Dracula or The this guise he has appeared on stage and on nation ­ make his ideas permanent on staves. Wolf Man, for the amusement of wide TV . His act consists of Bavarian -accented pat ­ But there was a way. Verne called up­ ter between selections played in contemporary jazz other visitors. This feature ran for style on the Honkychord . Bork 's record albums have on his partner in a mutual music five years to capacity visitor audi- resulted in a Bork cult whose disorganized members business to put on paper what his show up at his performances sporting "I Like Bork " pins . It takes Verne five hours to complete this in­ agile musical mind dreamed up. *a harpsichord with all white keys. tricate makeup . David Roberts is blessed with a sharp

6 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 One of Electric Lemon's first record releases was Phantom of the Organ with "Erik" ( Langdon) playing such toe -tapping originals as " Depression ," " The Devil's Love," and " Dementia Macabre." The Paris For his silent movie show, Verne rented a good quali­ Langdon was the first to accompany a silent film catacombs organ was impersonated by the Lorin ty electron ic organ. The film on this occasion was show at the Mayfair Music Hall since the house's Whitney Studio WurliMorton . The Phantom of the Opera - naturally . Robert Morton was removed many years ago .

and accurate musical ear. He wrote themselves just as raw music, ar­ tra, although the orchestra often what Verne composed but some­ tistically satisfying and fun to play. dominates. times couldn't recall in exact detail. Working with Verne and Dave was Why the orchestra in "Phantom­ But who could play the intricate an absolute pleasure," said Jim. land?" Dave Roberts explains: "Our notation from the manuscript? When all the music had been re­ original concept called for organ ac­ Verne recalled his days of growing corded, the three listened to the play­ companiment throughout, but as the up in San Jose, Calif. He remem­ back. The results were so electrifying project developed, it became more bered the exceptional musical talent that the three almost spoke as one: and more obvious we really needed a of his friend, Jim Roseveare, a lad ''This music deserves some orches­ score played by a 36 piece orchestra who could rattle off any notation set tral interludes!" ... We would have liked to have before him. He wondered whether Universal willingly made more heard more of Jim (organ) on the Jim would care to take a break in his budget available and orchestral final mix, but if you 're listening current preoccupation with his passages were scored around the or­ you '11 find him - especially where career as a banker. He would. gan originals. The orchestra was re­ the Phantom digs into a little Bach Jim Roseveare has been a fixture corded in a larger studio and the re­ and his band of ghoulish (robot) in Bay Area theatre organ circles ever sulting music was carefully mixed, a musicians takes over with a Dixie­ since the "bug" captured his imagi­ balance between organ and orches- land treatment of 'Travelin' Rag.' " nation while listening to an organ broadcast from the Oakland Para­ Universal Studios tourists, 2500 strong, await the start of one of the twelve daily performances in "Dracula's Cas­ tle ." The creepy doings commence when the stars enter via the three coffins on the stage. Verne Langdon dreamed mount many years ago. He is well up the scene and the action during a nightmare . His original music adds to the eerie atmosphere . Universal spent known for his distinctive concert $3,000,000 to stage the illusion of bringing the dead to life . repertoire, especially his accurate re­ creations of Jesse Crawford's 1920s recordings. Because Verne's score would be for organ, Roseveare was the man to play it. With Universal Studios and the Lorin Whitney recording studio both being properties of the Music Corpo­ ration of America (MCA), activity gravitated to the Whitney 4/34 WurliMorton. The instrument was no stranger to Langdon; he has cut several of his "Lemon" records on it. On arriving for the recording ses­ sion, Roseveare observed, "I found the organ in good, but not concert­ ready condition.'' After some touch­ ing up, he added, "It's much gentler in person than is evident on records." Then the work commenced. "Dave Roberts' charts were m

FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 since become one of her top clients. the largest expenditure yet. To put It was costly but well worth the price, the vampire in a proper setting, sur­ admits Langdon. It forced him to de­ round him with props, music score velop each of his talents to money­ and supporting cast ran up a bill for making calibre. "Have you put your $3,000,000. But Universal is happy wife through law school lately?'' he with the 12-a-day show, including asks, not too innocently. four changes of cast. Although Vern has put in time At 38, Verne Langdon lives with playing in gin mills, staging Korla his wife, Dawn, in his Hollywood Pandit concerts and even cueing Hills home. Now called a "creative silent films, his other abilities, such consultant," he is philosophical. as makeup, have also paid off. Looking fondly at his wife, he ex­ "Believe me it was more fun mak­ plains the well-matched couple's suc­ ing up Ann Margaret for the 'Holly­ cess. "We both fought many fights wood Girls' TV show than it was try­ and endured many hardships to get ing to make an actor look like an where we are today - but we were ape," said Verne. But speaking of successful in slashing our way to the pay-offs, his "Dracula's Castle" middle!'' production for Universal involved That's the way he talks. 0

During a pause in rehearsal composers Dave Roberts and Verne Langdon exchange pleasantr ies with "The Mummy"who plays a role in the Dracula act .

It's one of Verne's compositions. Although Verne Langdon is now firmly established as one of Holly­ wood's magic makers, his first love remains music. He started early. As a teenager he could be seen demonstra­ ting electronic organs in the windows of San Jose music stores. Both the Ferguson music store and Sherman Clay later sponsored Verne's seven­ nights-a-week radiocast. All that be­ fore he was 21. After seven years at San Jose State College, he married a beautiful co-ed and moved to Hollywood, bringing along his ancient Hammond. He put

his wife through law school and has Enter the star! There are four "Count Draculas" seen during the twelve daily performances . This one is actor Tommy Baker .

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by Willem T. Brouwer as told to Walter Beaupre

Willem Brouwer is undoubtedly the largest movie house on the Con­ in Strassbourg which had been sold Holland's most ardent theatre organ tinent with a seating capacity of for scrap. Thanks to the devotion fan. An ATOS member of the Lon­ 6,000. The 1,500 pipes were all and tenacity of organ buff A. don and South of England Chapter, placed in chambers above the pro­ Villain, the Christie was rescued Willem asked Dr. Beaupre at the scenium arch 62 feet above stage from a "melt down" and purchased 25th Convention to edit this level. Organist Philip Dore was the for one French franc. J. Probst, who report for THEATRE ORGAN. Al­ first to play the Christie when the had been responsible over the years though the account has been ex­ Gaumont Palace opened in 1930. for organ maintenance, dismantled tensively rewritten for publication, Tommy Deserre followed Dore in the Christie and put it in storage. all of the credit for this interesting 1931 and played for six years; then he On April 17, 1976, the Christie story belongs to Mr. Brouwer. returned in 1948 to hold forth at the was sold at auction to Roland Nun­ console until 1962. Deserre came gesser for 200.000 French francs. In the April/May 1979 issue of back to make a souvenir recording Formerly a minister, Nungesser is THEATRE ORGAN I read a report on the Christie in 1972, just before now the Mayor of Nogent, Marne. which claimed that the 4/ 13 Christie the Palace was torn down. George Meanwhile the French Minister of which was associated with the Gau­ Gesthem also did a stint at the Culture, Michael Quy, had the mont Palace in Paris was once again Palace, and Gilbert Le Roy was the Christie classified as an historic for sale and that "elaborate plans to last appointed organist in the movie monument. re-install it in the Paris area seem to theatre location. have fallen through." Fortunately, the Christie did not It was finally decided that the the­ The Christie had originally been suffer the same fate of organs in the atre organ should be installed in the built by the British firm of Hill, Nor­ Olympia and Paramount Opera Baltard Pavillion in Nogent, Marne. man & Beard Ltd. for installation in along with the ''UT'' movie palaces The pavillion itself is registered as an historic monument and is the only re­ The organ pipes are installed in two chambers along one wall of the reconstructed Baltard Pavillion . Behind the stored building in what was once the dummy pipes, which separate the two swell shade openings , is the Trumpet En Chamade. famous "Les Halles" marketing center. It has been named in tribute to its architect and builder, Victor Baltard. So much for the chain of past events surrounding the Gaumont Palace Christie. What has actually happened to the organ in the in­ terim? A few phone calls and letters resulted in an invitation from Jean Legoux, Director of the Baltard Pavillion, to see the rebuilt Christie and to hear it played by the resident organist Madame Simone Bernard. Naturally I accepted the invitation! The reconstructed Baltard Pavil­ lion suggests the ambiance of old Paris around 1900. It has cast iron supporting columns, glassed in gal­ leries all around the perimeter, and typical ornamentations of the peri­ od. Mobile interior partitions and

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 staging facilities make it possible to which allows for 240 preset combina­ use the pavillion for shows, concerts, tions. The crescendo pedal is also exhibitions, and even sporting operated electronically. Miniaturiza­ events. tion allows all of the electronic de­ The organ pipes, as one can sur­ vices to be included within the con­ mise from the picture, have been in­ sole. A 100 foot cable (with 800 stalled along one wall with two wires) makes it possible to move the chambers. Decorative dummy pipes console from a center stage position separate the swell shade openings on to its glass protective case when not either side. Near the left chamber is a in use. Bernard Dargassies figured a relay room and near the right way to put the trumpet en chamade chamber are the percussions and on 2nd touch. One might hope that blower. The painted murals beneath the present owners of the Christie the swell shade openings depict would consult Hill, Norman & Beard If you want more scenes from Nogent's history. Be­ about further adjustment of reeds than Just an hind the dummy pipes is an added and the vox tremulant, but the sound electronlc sound 14th rank, a trumpet en chamade is already as magnificent as it is wel­ (not under expression). come. The Christie was rebuilt and in­ Madame Bernard demonstrated BUILD stalled over an 18 month period at a the organ for me with a private mini­ cost of 800.000 francs (about concert. It was beautiful. As an THEBIGGNE $200,000) by Bernard Dargassies, added thrill I was allowed to explore formerly of the organ building firm, the possibilities of the Christie in an Greale !he sound Maison Gonzales. Solid state devices hour at the console. have been substituted for the old For the record, the official re­ which inspires awe Christie relays. Whereas the Christie opening of this Christie theatre YOU can build the " Rolls Royce" console in the Gaumont Palace had organ in Paris was on Feb. 6, 1980, a of organ kits and save 60% of 15 adjustable presets, there is now an benefit concert for "la Fondation retail cost.. Five models to chose electronically operated preset system Anne-Aymone Giscard d'Estaing from-specializing in 3 and 4 manual Wurlitzer Reproductions. The console of the now-4 / 14 Christie . Multiple tone sources used for the ultimate in true organ sound . Devtronix can assist with all phases of design , electronics , and con ­ struction of the organ that you have always dreamed of owning . Our engineering expertise , years of experience , new larger headquar ­ ters , manufacturing , and research facilities attest to the fact that Devtronix is the leader in electronic kit organs . Send $2.00 for our 24 page booklet today. FOR YOUR PIPE ORGAN CAPTURE • COMBINATION SYSTEMS Dual memory-lowpower

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The "basso de flutte ."

pour l'enfance" - a slightly delayed tribute to the U.N.O. 1979 Year of the Child. Notables attending the gala affair were the president of the foundation, Madame Valery Gis­ card d'Estaing; Mr. Nungesser, the Mayor of Nogent; Alain Poher, president of the Senate and senator for the Marne valley, and Jean Philip Lecat, Minister of Culture, along with many other dignitaries. Per­ forming artists for the concert in­ cluded Pierre Cochereau (Notre Dame organist), Tommy Deserre, Gilbert Le Roy and, of course, Madame Simone Bernard. The or­ gan was used to accompany such famous French stars as Tino Rossi, Jean Sablon, Colette Renard, Pierre Douglas and Peter Ustinov. So the wonderful old Christie of the Gaumont Palace now is assured a bright new future or, as the untrans­ latable French idiom puts it, a new "souffle" (whistle!). I was able to attend a second for­ mal concert in Nogent on May 19, 1980, when the venerable Madame Bernard performed with two of her pupils. I was in Seventh Heaven!

12 Open diap. (diaphone) ...... 8 Diaphonic diapason* Diaphonic diapason ...... 8 Tibia ...... 8 Tuba* Open diapason ...... 8 Bass flute ...... 8 Cathedral chimes (17 notes)* Tibia ...... 8 Violoncello ...... 8 Triangle* Viola ...... 8 Tuba ...... 8 Birds* Viole d'orchestre ...... 8 Clarinet ...... 8 Siren* Viole d'amore ...... 8 Tibia ...... 4 Strings d'amore (2 rks.) ...... 8 Coupler Concert flute ...... 8 Bass drum tap: f* Solo to accompaniment Bass drum tap: p* Tuba ...... 8 Trumpet ...... 8 Bass drum roll* GREAT ORGAN Cymbal crash* Clarinet ...... 8 CC to C, 61 notes Orchestral Oboe ...... 8 Loose cymbal* Diaphone ...... 16 Saxophone (ten. C) ...... 8 Triangle* Contra Tibia ...... 16 Vox Humana ...... 8 Tom-Tom* Bourdon ...... 16 Trumpet en Chamade ...... 8 Cathedral chimes (17 notes)* Violine ...... 16 Twelfth Tibia ...... 5-1/3 Snare drum roll* Tuba ...... 16 Trumpet en Chamade ...... 4 Tolling bell* Diaphonic diapason ...... 8 Tibia ...... 4 Ophicleide* ...... 16 Open diapason ...... 8 Viola ...... 4 Tibia ...... 8 Couplers Viola d' amore ...... 4 Concert flute ...... 8 Accompaniment to pedal Strings d'amore (2 rks.) ...... 4 Viola ...... 8 Great to pedal Flute ...... 4 Violin (VDO) ...... 8 Solo to pedal Clarion (Tuba) ...... 4 Tuba ...... 8 VoxHumana ...... 4 ACCOMPANIMENT Trumpet ...... 8 Clarinet ...... 4 CC to C, 61 notes Clarinet ...... 8 Bourdon ...... 16 Salecetina (viole d 'amore) ...... 2 Saxophone (ten. C) ...... 8 Piccolo ...... 2 Con. viole d'amore (ten. C) ...... 16 Octave diapason ...... 4 Bass clarinet ...... 16 Ocarina ...... 2 Tibia ...... 4 Octave viole ...... 2 VoxHumana(ten. C) ...... 16 Flute ...... 4 Strings Viole (2 rks. ten. C) ...... 16 Twelfth ...... 2-2/3 Viole ...... 4 Tierce ...... 1-3/5 OpenDiap ...... 8 Tuba ...... 4 Viole d' orchestre ...... 8 Cathedral chimes ...... 17 notes Twelfth Tibia ...... 5-1/3 Cathedral chimes (muted) .. 17 notes Strings d'orchestre (2 rks.) ...... 8 Salicetina ...... 2 Viole d'amore ...... 8 Chrysoglot (8 ft.) ...... 49 notes Piccolo ...... 2 Celeste (4 ft.) ...... 49 notes Concert flute ...... 8 TrumpetenChamade ..... 16ten. C (from chrysoglot) Tibia ...... 8 Trumpet en Chamade ...... 8 Tuba ...... 8 Glockenspiel ...... 30 notes Cathedral Chimes (17 notes) Bells (from glockenspiel) ... 30 notes Clarinet ...... 8 Marimba, reiterating (ten. C) ..... 8 Orchestral oboe ...... 8 Vibraphone ...... 49 notes (49 notes) (from chrysoglot) VoxHumana ...... 8 Xylophone ...... 37 notes Viola d' amore ...... 4 Xylophone ...... 37 notes Glockenspiel ...... 30 notes Marimba (TC, 8 ft.) ...... 49 notes Strings d'amore (2 rks.) ...... 4 Bells (from Glockenspiel) .. 30 notes (reiterating) Flute ...... 4 Wood Block VoxHumana ...... 4 Chrysoglott...... 49 notes FOURTH MANUAL Twelfth ...... 22/3 Cathedral Chimes (17 notes)* Percussion: 61 notes Piccolo ...... 2 Ophicleide tuba* ...... 16 Marimba (TC, 8 ft.) ...... 49 notes Tierce ...... 1-3/5 Trumpet en Chamade* ...... 8 (reiterating) Chrysoglot ...... 8 Snare drum roll* Marimba harp (8 ft.) ...... 49 notes Chrysoglot ...... 4 Cymbal tap* Xylophone ...... 37 notes Marimba, reiterating ...... 8 Couplers Glockenspiel ...... 30 notes Marimba, reiterating ...... 4 Accompaniment to great Cathedral chimes ...... 17 notes Marimbaharp ...... 8 Solo to great Cathedral chimes (muted) .. 17 notes (from Marimba 8 ft.) Vibraphone ...... 49 notes Snare drum tap SOLO ORGAN (from chrysoglot) Snare drum roll CC to C, 61 notes Diaphone ...... 16 Snare drum Tom-Tom Chinese block Wood block tap Contra Tibia ...... 16 Tambourine Violone ...... 16 NOTE Tambourine slap Con. viol. d'amore (ten. C) ...... l 6 Saxophone (ten. C) ...... 8 Castanets Stringsviole(2rks. ten. C) ...... 16 on great- and solo organ is Jingles Ophicleide (Tuba) ...... 16 30 notes, voiced imitative of the Sand block Trombone (ten. C) ...... 16 orchestral instrument. (May 1980 Traps to 2nd. touch switch Clarinet ...... 16 in working order.) (snare drum to sand block) Bassoon (ten. C) ...... 16 *Second Touch. □

FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 13 perience: played the leading role in The Only Girl, Bimbo, That's That, and Princess Bonnie. She was organist at Loew's Pennsylvania Theatre, Pittsburgh, for a year and then left to open the Warner Enright Theatre where she was featured for 40 weeks. Was transferred to Warner's Million Dollar Theatre in Pittsburgh where she is at present. 1930 (MPA) ELOISE ROW AN. Born in Winona, Minn., July 17, 1905. Height: 5 ft., 2 in. Black hair and blue eyes. Weight: 108. Education: Fargo, N.D. High School; Northwestern University; University of Min­ nesota. Not married. Does organ novelties and broadcasts February brings another salute to all the hard-working over station WCCO in Minneapolis. gals in the ATOS. Included are some thumbnail sketches 1930 (MPA) DOROTHY SABER. Born near Troy, of lady organists who made music in the first great era. Ohio, April 25, 1903. Height: 5 ft., 6 in. Dark brown hair Sources were Around the Town (A TT), Local Press (LP), and dark grey eyes. Weight: 138. Parents: Alice and John Motion Picture Almanac (MPA), and Variety (V). Elicker. Education: Troy High School. Hobbies: music, December 1928 (ATT) ELSIE ADDISON MABLEY is radio, designing, home decorating, and all _sports. Em­ featured with her husband, WILLIAM MAB LEY, at the ployed by Majestic Theatre Co. of Athens, Ohio as solo new Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady. Mrs. Mabley has and concert organist. Started playing pipe organ in theatre done some organ novelties as duets which have been highly when 16. Was two years at the Jewel Theatre in Troy, three successful. Carl Landau directs the theatre orchestra. years at May's Theatre in Piqua and one season at the 1928 (LP) MAY M. MILLS has created quite a follow­ Sigma Theatre in Lima. Has directed orchestra and played ing at Omaha's Orpheum Theatre during the past year piano for vaudeville. She has been successful in every posi­ with her spotlight solos. In June, she featured an Indian tion. Medley: "If I Lost You," "I Must Be Dreaming," and 1930 (MPA) HELEN MASTERS SHAPLIN. Born in "In My Bouquet of Memories." In August, the favorite Pen Argyle, Pa., February 15, 1900. Height: 5 ft., 5 in. was" Always the Same Sweet Pal." The October presenta­ Medium brown hair and blue-grey eyes. Weight: 140. tion included "Memories of France," and in November, Parents: Minnie and Thomas Masters, non-professionals. "Armistice Day Specialties." Education: Pen Argyl High School, Beechwood College, 1930 (MPA) EDNA J. SELLERS. Born in Iowa. Broad Street Conservatory of Music in Philadelphia. Mar­ Height: 5 ft., 1 in. Blonde hair and blue eyes. Weight: 115. ried Walter B. Shaplin, a non-professional. Hobby: music Parents were non-professionals. Education: Lincoln, in all branches and forms. At present being featured at the Neb. Married Preston H. Sellers, Jr., a professional, and Ogonta Theatre in Philadelphia. has one son 2 ½ years. Hobbies: golf and motoring. No 1930 (MPA) BETTY SHIL TON. Born in Portland, stage or screen experience. Organist in Chicago for nine Ore., February 17, 1892. Height: 5 ft., 5½ in. Blonde hair years, having featured for Balaban & Katz about three and blue eyes. Weight: 134. Parents: Eugenia Lona and years. David N. McQutruff, non-professionals. Education: 1930 (MPA) CATHERINE CECILE CUSTER. Born in Salem High School, Willamette University and Fresno Frances, Wash., December 24, 1911. Height: 5 ft. Brown State College. Not married. Hobbies: golf, driving car, hair and blue eyes. Weight: 95. Parents: Elinor Georgia solitaire, music and bridge. Featured organist at Liberty and Othmar Custer, non-professionals. Education: Theatre, Spokane in 1925; Liberty Theatre, Olympia in Sacred Heart Convent. Not married. Hobbies: golf, foot­ 1926; and Fox Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle from 1926 to ball, baseball, and music including symphony concerts. 1929. She has been an organist since 13. Organ work consists of 1930 (V) A show-stopper (Chicago theatre unidentified) five years and concert work three years. She was featured is THERESA MEYER, organist. Flooded in a spot, Miss two years at the Portland (Ore.) Pantages, six months at Meyer opens with several numbers. Suddenly, she gets up, the Radio-Keith Orpheum, and a year at Fox' Hollywood leaves the console, and the music continues. The effect is Theatre. worked by the organist's pressing a console switch which 1930 (MPA) ANITA DE MARS. Born in Chicag,o, Oc­ starts a phonograph. The disc music is sent to the organ tober 16, 1897. Height: 5 ft., 6½ in. Brown hair and hazel loft by mechanical devices while the organist is absent. The eyes. Weight: 156. Parents: Tres Strauch and Charles De music heard from "the phantom organ" is from a Jesse Mars, non-professionals. Education: Parker High School Crawford record. This stunt went over big. and Columbia School of Music. Not married. Hobbies: GOLD DUST: Chicago was a great town for lady organ­ tennis, motoring, books and animals. Member of Mu Phi ists as the following 1928 list proves: LILLIAN L. KAP­ Epsilon, honorary music sorority; Romany Club and the LIN at the Congress; BELUE MELROSE, Central Park; N .A.O. From 1925-26, secretary of the Chicago Society of MABEL MEMERT, Jeffrey; MAUDE O'HARE, United Theatre Organists; 1927-28, president of same, and in Artists and Monroe; MAURENE POWERS, Monroe; 1929 again secretary. The last three years she has been HATTIE THOMA, Patio; NELLIE WILLIAMS, Picca­ chief organist of the Capitol Theatre in Chicago. dilly; MARGURITE HALL, Monroe; EDNA HILL­ 1930 (MPA) IRMA M. GUTHOERL. Born in Pitts­ BLOM, Stratford; HAZEL HIRSH, State-Lake; HAT­ burgh, December 18, 1906. Height: 4 ft., 11 in. Blonde TIE HOYIT, Lawndale. hair, blue eyes. Weight: 120. Parents: Catherine and With a tip of the hat and a bow to the fair sex, that Charles Guthoerl were professionals. Education: St. should do it for this time. So long, sourdoughs! Peters High School, Pittsburgh. Not married. Stage ex- Jason & the Old Prospector D

14 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 cause no tenors had shown up, Tom •ex P8PI sang the tenor line alone. He exclaims, "After so many years I was back in my alma mater's Chamber Ensemble once more." The sponsor apparently approved of Tom's commercial because the message about buying her some "ice" for Christmas was seen and heard on Chicago area TV outlets just before the holidays. ~ The Seattle Times reported on Dec. 22nd last that the 3/8 Kimball installed in the auditorium of Queen Anne High School is in danger, un­ less $5,000 can be raised to overhaul Conducted. by Stu Green it. Even then, the school board is making noises about closing the Readers are encouraged to submit in­ school permanently. Billy Nalle. teresting sidelights on the organ hobby Organbuilder Sandy Balcom, now ing technicians (and equipment) fit (exclusive of Chapter News items), retired, recalls installing the then 2/8 material they believe wdl be of general for a stage extravaganza, from New Kimball in the local Everett Theatre York. The meeting drew over 1500 interest about local organ activities and in 1926, then moving it to the high installations, and the people who work Beech employees. Billy's not com­ at the hobby . We know "there's VOX school auditorium in 1956, when the plaining. POPS in them there chapters" and it school's budget had a surplus and its requires only a 1()(postcard to get the organ-fan principal, George Farmer, message to the VOX POPS Editor, Box put aside funds to buy and install the Bad news dept. From Vancouver, 3564-, Granada Hills, California 91344. organ. Balcom built a 3-manual con­ B.C., organist Steve Dunsmore in­ If the contributor can spare a 15e sole for it, and the organ expenditure forms us that the local Organ stamp, please include a contrasty black totalled $18,000. The organ has seen Grinder Restaurant ceased operation and white photo which need not be re­ much use in the school and has had in September '80 and has since been turned. its ups and downs from the mainte­ sold, and the new owners have an­ nance viewpoint. Now it needs about nounced no plans. From Connecticut, organist Tom 5 grand to get it back in shape. He writes, "As one of the organ­ Gnaster writes that he has learned One possibility came in the form ists at the Organ Grinder I miss this about the vagaries and pitfalls in the of an offer by the Puget Sound unique-to-western Canada restau­ lucrative field of composing and ATOS chapter; members agreed to rant. The other regular house organ­ scoring music for TV commercials. perform the work if the Kimball can ists, Brian Tingle and Ron Poll, will Hired to score a video plug for a be a part of the 1981 ATOS conven­ be missed too. Chicago jewelry company, Tom tion. worked out a text that included or­ So maybe we'll hear it. gan and a choir (for that Christmassy Bad news explained dept. Member mood) . He arranged to record the Rudolph Frey takes us to task for session at the Hinsdale Theatre, hanging a crepe where there's plenty where there is a fine theatre organ, A rumor has it that Ashley Miller's of life. In a recent issue we Vox and the hall is large enough for the next record album will be played on Popped the non-existence of an or­ choir his script required. He phoned three so far unrecorded pipe organs. gan-equipped California pizzery. his alma mater, the American Con­ Not so, says Frey. The Cap'ns Galley servatory in Chicago and arranged to ~ restaurant in the Serramonte Center have the school's "Chamber En­ Billy Nalle's reputation in connec­ in Daly City and its style 260 Wurlit­ semble" (chorus, to you) assembled tion with the "Wichita Wurlitzer" is zer (plus Posthorn) are in full opera­ at the Hinsdale a couple of days getting around. His latest biggie was tion and the organ is played nightly later. He then took a plane for Chi­ playing a concert for an October in­ and (afternoons on weekends) by cago and copied enough of the ternational sales meeting for the Larry Embury, Warren Lubich and choral parts during the journey for Beech Aircraft Co. which was held in others. all the singers. When he arrived at the Century II home of the "Do­ the Hinsdale there was the TV tech­ wager Empress." Nalle was plea­ ~ nical crew ready to shoot, but only a santly surprised because the firm Wurli Opus 987 (style 260) was handful of the chorus members had never before presented a concert originally installed in the Diversey could make it. Resourceful Tom of any kind at their conclaves. The Theatre, Chicago, adds Frey, and is quickly rewrote the parts "divisi," concert was considered of sufficient as mighty a Wurlitzer as one could for fewer voices and more organ. Be- importance that Beech flew in light- hope for. For proof he sends photos.

FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 15 coast being far more realistic than out here in tinsel land. So, we, with the offered help of the Potomac Valley ATOS Chapter, may some day soon put this 'Mighty Mo' back in its original condition. "It is our plan to restore the thea­ tre, reopen the stage, bring in vaude­ ville, live theatre, and many of the great old movies, both sound and silent. Of course, the organ will be a big part of every presentation. It is Th.is "Pizza & Pipes" is going strong in Daly City, Calif . (Frey Photo) possible we are dreaming, but with so much cooperation as seems to be So far, so good, but the April/ organ prelude to the sci-fi movie. proffered, not only from ATOS peo­ May '80 Pipe Piper column listed Not for 50 years had the Temple or­ ple, but from Pete Daniels of the also a Pizza and Pipes restaurant gan been used for solos and inter­ Moller Co., plus the business and with a 3/22 Wurlitzer in Daly City. missions, so Jane had a brand new theatre community of the city, we are That's the one no one can locate. But audience. She fed them score music going to give it our all." Mr. Frey is justified. The item from Star Trek, The Motion Picture shol.lld have been more explicit. and Superman, not to mention ~ "Jingle Bell Rock." The youngsters ~ From time to time we report on ate it up, and thundered out applause Ken Ladner's progress regarding the In spite of over 80 million televi­ each time Jane hit an end chord. 'Heinz 57" 2/4 he is installing in his sion aficionados staying home to Later, a delighted Jane said, "It Howard Beach, N.Y. home. Prog­ find out who shot J.R., a total of sorta closed the generation gap." ress has been slow because Ken is one 1770 theatre organ buffs attended The Friday night organ overture, of those gallent persons who loves to the Lance Luce concert at Roches­ and intermission, were extended also assist with other people's installa­ ter's Auditorium Theatre on Novem­ to Saturday night. "Ming, the tions e.g. the 3/11 Austin in ber 21st. The 20-year-old pizza Merciless'' never had it so good. Chaminade school on Long Island. parlor organist from Warren, ~ So far Ken has three ranks of Michigan provided a fast-stepping When it comes to the west coast's Austin pipes, a Moller Vox, plus show for the largest RTOS audience Gordon Madison, there couldn't be Wurlitzer Bourdon, trems and per­ in over a year and a half. Following a ~ore avid theatre organ enthusiast. cussions. The console posed a prob­ the first number after intermission, He reports that he and his wife have lem. It is a Wurlitzer style 2/10 (de­ the ex-Radio City Music Hall staffer entered into negotiations to buy a signed for 9 ranks) and it must have swung around toward his audience theatre in Chambersburg, Pa. "It is soaked in a horse trough deeper than to exhibit his raiment. It consisted of an old theatre, complete with oper­ the expression pedals for a week. The rhinestone-studded heels, shocking able (but sadly in need of a tuneup) bottom and sides were ruined. Ken silver jacket and silver fish-scale 3/14 Moller, Opus 4800, an original has always admired the Radio City vest. The gasping audience agreed installation. This combination was Music Hall console profile, so he de­ that it was just about the most ram­ just too good to pass up, especially cided to restore his console to re­ bunctious attire ever presented in with real estate prices on the east semble it. The photo shows the new staid Rochester, at least for RTOS events. From pizza parlor to concert hall, Lance Luce's legion of fans took a sharp rise. But those threads!

~ There's an encouraging note from organist Jane McKee Johnson about the Kimball organ in Tacoma's Tem­ ple Theatre. The manager had heard Jane giving the 9-ranker a workout when she played some Junior League and travel shows there. He was look­ ing for something novel to set the scene for the premiere of the new Flash Gordon movie and he decided Jane at the organ filled the bill. What amazed Jane, who has built up a following playing in a local pizzery, was the enthusiasm of the young audienc~ for her l5~minute Ken's rebolstereq cQnsole. Just like R CM H,

16 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 bolster legs before they were painted 3/8 Morton). A few years ago, organ glossy black like at RCMH. tech Frank Evans bought the 2/6 HJ suppose my excursion may of­ Morton in the Saenger Theatre, fend the purists," says Ken, "and Hattiesburg, Miss . and installed it in believe me, they ha,ve a point. It sure his Meridian home. Then he decided alters the appearance." to move to smaller quarters so he p\lt the organ up for sale. Meanwhile, back in Hattiesburg, From "down under" Bob Glid­ the aging 1800-seat Saenger Theatre don informs us that Australians are was given a new lease on life; it be­ also weighing values when the item in came a civic center . The interior has question is a 1929 cinema palace. His been completely refurbished and it news is that Sydney's State Theatre now looks like a million bucks. Best has been classed by the National of all, the management noted the Trust in the "A" category, which empty organ chambers and decided means it's safe from the wrecker's they should be filled with pipes. ball. Over the past 6 months work­ You guessed it; they bought back men have restored or replaced brass the same 2/6 Robert Morton that fittings and glass {chandeliers in­ had lain dormant in the chambers Bill Thomson . Roasted! (Stufoto) cluded) has been cleaned and pol­ until Evans bought it. There will be After dinner, which was accom­ ished. About 6 rows of the original some changes. Evans will add two panied by rnusic played by so~e of 2,584 seats have been removed and ranks of pipes and a third manual, so Bill's students, Bill's friends, col­ the rest repositioned for more room it will go back in as a 3/8. leagues and critics took turn~ telling between rows. The prosceni u~ We can't think of any other cases the enthusiastic crowd what was drape has been restored to its former of an organ being installed in the good and bad about Bill Thomson burgundy glory. As a mix of Ba­ same theatre twice. But we'll wager among them, Bill Worrall (wh~ roque, Gothic, Rococo, Neo­ some of you can. helped organize the roast), Danny Classical and quasi-Sistine Chapel ~ Brown, Bob Dove, Carol Jones, architecture it had many paintings. Tom Sheen, Tracy Hammer, Fran These, too, have been restored. Bill Thomson had never heard of Linhart, Ron Walls and Bob Power. The one remaining large task is re­ the So. Calif. organ club which hired The good-natured ribbing · was storing the theatre's 270 Special him for a concert at the Quiet Can­ spiked with implied praise. Wurlitzer {4/21). Over the years non restaurant in Montebello late After it was over, bemused Bill water damage has silenced some of last year , but he wasn't suspicious was heard to say, ''Now do get to the Solo chamber voices but · -the until he arrived on the scene and l play the conc;ert I practiced?'' Main is in mint condition, adds Glid­ noted familiar faces scurrying don. We trust that Theatre Organ around the fringes. The full impact ~ Society of Australia members {or struck him when he was led into the Dave Singley of New Tripoli, P~L ATOSers) will soon have the situa­ Cannon's dining room, and a large has informed us of another theatre tion well in hand. audience let out a roar . This would not be a concert, it would be a roast organ in regular use. It is the 3/ 7 in the best Dean Martin tradition. Moller in Allentown, Pa. 's 19th Street Theatre. It is Opus 5087, the ATOS veteran Judd Walton as­ original installation of 1928. It has a sures us he has not sold the Wurlitzer "fully loaded" toy counter and i; he accumulated over the years, and played often by resident orgapi ~t, which is installed in his Vallejo, Gary Reider. Calif. home. He merely gave it to his Dave is on the trail of yet another son, Larry, who will eventually move pipe installation. He says tha t one is it to his Placerville home, but not im­ supposed to be installed in a bar in mediately . Judd informs us he the Scranton-Wilkes Barre are~. bought a 1934 Model A Hammond Should anyone hear of this, let µs to put in his mountain cabin. It's know. Opus 971 and a Leslie and Krueger Bass have been added. He says "I like that {electric) sound best of all. It From Reno, Nevada, organ enthu­ doesn't try to be a pipe organ. " siast / technician Fred Beeks, des= ~ cribes Candi Carley's visit to Ren·o in October. Her first concert was at the Barrister / organist Dolton McAl­ Marvin Piccolo School for hindi­ pin writes from his office in Stark­ capped children (Candi i~ blinq), ville, that the State of Mississippi will played on the school's Hammond. soon have two organs in theatres (the Happy Judd Walton . He just discovered the Ham­ Next day she had t; play t-wo con= Temple Theatre in Meridian has a mond Mod el A , 1934vinta~e. (Bil/L amb Pho to) certs on the Beeks' home installa,-

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN out perfectly except that a storm de­ scended on the area, accompanied by 75 mph winds and drenching rain. Power lines were downed, homes flooded and damage wrought to the tune of $4 million in two counties. St. George's church was cut off from power, and just three hours before the program the power was restored. The concert went on, the organ console was moved to the center of the church, and while destruction outside continued, Rosa played her program. Her encore was pure whimsy - "On a Clear Day," and just before the final note, another power interruption ended the rendi­ tion. Rosa is mailing the missing note to the brave attendees, we heard.

Candi in Reno. She was a hit playing Fred Beeks' "WurliSmith" for two shifts of parlor packers. (Fubbfoto) tion, a Smith-Wurlitzer pipe job, parts came from Boston's Bijou both times to packed houses. Candi Dream Theatre and the Liberty The­ ATOS' 1980 ''Theatre Organist of was such a hit with both the school atre, Roxbury. On display is theatre the Year," Lowell Ayars, starred, children and the Beeks' parlor memorabilia from the Mattapan with pianist Austin Gould and an packers, plans were made for her Theatre. able cast of vocalists, in an all­ 1981 Reno concert; it will be held in In charge of the organ installation Gershwin program on Oct. 26th last the Pioneer Theatre to make more was Charlie Bolton, a member of a - in church, yet. Lowell played the seating available for Candi's grow­ family of organ techs whose 3/31 Moller in the Bridgeton (N .J .) ing Reno audience. "Reno loves pedigrees go back to Hook & First Presbyterian church (he's Candi" admitted Fred Beeks. Hastings in England, and Skinner in played there for 32 years!) and of­ the U.S.A. fered such Gershwin fare as "Win­ Bob Legon's letter was written in tergreen for President," "Of Thee I August. More recently we received a Sing," themes from "Concerto in Bob Legon writes of a remarkable clipping from the Brockton Enter­ F" and "American in Paris" as event - the opening of a true movie prise, from Col. Harry Jenkins, who organ solos, and "Rhapsody in palace in Canton, Mass. (near played in Boston theatres in silent Blue'' as a duet with Gould. The Boston), the New Oriental Theatre. times. vocalists sang 16 Gershwin show Actually it's the old Orpheum­ It says the New Oriental opened in tunes and Lowell lent his vocal prow­ Strand with a facelift plus a cloud October with The African Queen. ess to "I Got Plenty of Nuttin' ". projector, twinkling stars from the Also shown was a silent movie short Lowell arrived on the scene to find Boston Mattapan Theatre and a subject with organ accompaniment. over 500 enthusiasts packed into the Wurlitzer theatre organ. The name of the organist was not 460 seat church. "Guess the Ger- The man behind the project is Fred listed. MacLennan, advises Legon. Fred There was still work to be done in had long nurtured a dream about August. The pipework was not yet opening a theatre which would show behind swell shutters and there were film classics in the old movie palace plans to increase the pipe comple­ style, a place where kids could go for ment. But opening a refurbished the­ a rousing Saturday matinee. So he atre with a wholesome entertainment leased the Orpheum-Strand and policy is worthy of note. No, it's went to work. One of his priorities something to shout from the roof­ was locating a proper Wurlitzer. He tops. Thanks, Fred MacLennan. finally settled for a composite 2/8. Bob Legon is serving as house organist and tuner. The basic organ is the 2/8 Wurlitzer originally in the Weather is a very important factor Dedham Community Theatre (1927) in the running of a successful con­ which later acquired a church-type cert. Take the Rosa Rio event on Oc­ console while serving in a Nova tober 25th at St. George Church in Scotia church. The current Wurlitzer Guilford, Conn. The organ is a console came from East Boston's 2-manual, 42-stop Allen, a recent Lowell Ayars. Crowds packed the church but Lowell Saville Theatre. Other Wurlitzer gift to the church. Everything turned gives Gershwin all the credit. ( Stufoto)

18 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 shwin reputation packed them in" mused a modest Lowell. As for the idea of offering Gersh­ win played on a church organ, ------1: ,,.:. It is time to place names in nomi­ Lowell has thoughts ''Whoever said nation for the National ATOS that a 1947 church Moller couldn't Board of Directors for the two­ sound theatrical?" asks Ayars. NOMINATIONS year period from July, 1981 We wouldn't dare! NOW through June, 1983. OPEN All those who wish to run in this The small screen offered a few election are asked to send a photo scraps dealing with theatre organ FOR and short resume. since our last issue. Late night ATOS viewers may have caught a shot of Written consent of the nominee is Errol Flynn as John Barrymore in DIRECTORS mandatory and must be received Too Much Too Soon doing a tan­ before the nominee's name can trum in his living room. In the back­ be placed on the ballot. ground is a horseshoe console and a wall of display pipes, but no organ music is heard. Organ played a much larger part in The Dead Don't Die Mail to . .. ATOS National Headquarters (1975), now being scheduled on late P.O. Box 1002 night TV. Much of the action is Middleburg, Virginia 22117 played in the '' Loveland Ballroom'' and behind the dialogue can be heard MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 11, 1981 an organ putting out with "Sunny Side of the Street,'' ''Bye Bye Black­ bird," "Million Dollar Baby" and lifetime. According to George, the the tune's title, (3) avoid adding "Object of My Affection" played German master joined a covered crashes, bangs, gunshots, smacky for a gruelling '30s-style dance mara­ wagon settlers party going west. It kisses and other effects which poke thon. At the close of one set the was only natural that the great vistas fun at a film or distract, (4) compose camera zooms in on a rather austere of the westward journey would later an appropriate score for each movie looking console while the organist be reflected in Bach's music, and accompanied. The Soho News is takes a bow. It's Chauncey Haines. George revealed one result of the trip aimed at youngsters and Lee wanted By far the most eye catching T. 0. by sorta counterpointing on the 3/16 to start them off with the attitude he coverage came from Indianapolis. Wurlitzer (sans trems) Bach's" Jesu, hopes to find in his audiences. The CBS Morning News offered a Joy of Mans' Desiring" with "Home One statement by Lee may cause brief reportage on the Paramount on the Range." At least he played arched eyebrows among Gothamites Music Hall pizzery and its 4/42 pipe them simultaneously and they fitted with long memories: "New York was organ. It was the last item coming up together remarkably well in his never really much of an organ 8:00 a.m. and the mini-camera hands, much to the amusement of town,'' meaning, the writer con­ showed the interior of the organ­ the full house (1492 seats) he always tinues, that Lee feels that the organ dominated restaurant, then wan­ draws. never achieved the importance in this dered into a chamber for some Later George gave enthusiastic city (New York) that it had in other visual pipe symmetry while the music plugs for organists Dan Bellomy and areas. soared. Finally the camera came to Jerry Nagano after spotting them in rest on lovely Donna Parker at the the audience. console for a few seconds (without identifying her) then the programs ~ Have you missed anything, photos credits were superimposed over The New York press is finally dis­ perhaps. The fewer photos in VOX chamber shots. Must have lasted a covering Lee Erwin and his ''Little POPs this issue is because the nice whole three minutes. The subject de­ Mother" theatre organ interludes at people who sent in the items just served more detailed coverage - es­ the Carnegie Hall Cinema in the didn't include many photos. We can pecially Donna. basement of the famed concert hall. use black and white snapshots, Pola­ Both the N. Y. Times and the Soho roids included, in this column. Color News have run extensive stories pix are less useful, because they may George Wright was in a happy about Lee and his silent movie shows or may not translate to monochrome mood for his November concert at which he takes on tour. The Soho required for publication. Many of San Gabriel (Cal.) Civic Auditori­ News devoted considerable space to this issue's VOX POPs were en­ um, and it showed in his humor. His Lee's views on cueing silent films; closed with Season's Greeting cards. intro to one selection was an in­ which in brief are: (1) avoid familiar We appreciate hearing from you. volved story about J.S. Bach's "un­ music, (2) avoid playing music whose But don't forget to send black and known" trip to the U.S.A. during his only connection with the scene is in white photos to illustrate items. D

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 19 ventive. The big right hand chords ate rich and syncopated. Choruses strut confidently back and forth be­ tween E-flat and C. Registration changes also make excellent sense. Playing "Sounds of Wonder" up to tempo is going to take plenty of prac­ tice, but it shouid be a crowd pleaser. LYN LARSEN THEATRE OR­ ly, there's not a thing wrong with this "The First Day of Spring" is GAN COLLECTION: Transcrip­ piece which couldn't be improved another waltz, this time strongly in­ tions by Ken Rosen, Gentry Publica­ with more careful editing. There is a fluenced by the late Richard Rogers. tions, 1980 (available in music stores mistake in the first measure on page It has the feel - if certainly not the or from Hinshaw Music, Inc., P.O. 8 (the C in the left hand chord should melody line - of "Carousel Waltz.'' Box 470, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; be C#). The same error occurs in the Lyn's tune is mostly in the key of C $4.95 plus postage). first measure of the bottom staff on with brief sorties into E and G (sharp page 9, and in the fourth measure haters beware). The only real tech­ from the end: all the C notes for the nical challenge is a G 7th chord The Lyn Larsen Theatre Organ left and right hands should be glissando. Collection contains seven original sharped. "I Just Don't Understand" turns compositions by the popular organ­ Lyn Larsen's "Sorrento" bears no out to be a ballad with a gentle rock ist which have been transcribed by resemblance to "Come Back to ... " beat in the pedal line. Again, Lyn is Ken Rosen. "Stanley," the first of except that both are in waltz time. generous with very specific and very the seven, was formerly reviewed in Lyn becomes more demanding with good registration ideas. If your or-­ THEATRE ORGAN (Vol. 19: No. his portamento embellishments in­ gan is blessed with second touch, 2, April/May, 1977, pg. 21) after its cluding a three-note chord roll that you'll know right where to add the initial publication as a separate thea­ will take considerable practice to ex­ tuba. The final ballad in the set is tre organ solo. It remains one of the ecute smoothly. The first theme is seriously romantic with a modern delights of the present collection. written in F, the second in A-flat. religious fervor built in. One can al­ "Lullaby" relies heavily on a lush The restated primary theme builds to most hear Debbie Boone singing it. It tibia/vox registration to keep things a stirring climax which should please modulates to D-flat for the second smooth and dreamy in 3/4 time. The the many fans who long to sound like chorus and to D for the big finish. main theme in A minor is a pleasant­ the fabulous Larsen. As a whole, the Reviewing original tunes always iy romantic tune with a much more is solid as a rock - just poses a problem. Has Lyn Larsen intriguing counter melody. The sec­ what you'd expect from a first rank written seven smash hits which will ond theme modulates to A major performer and arranger. Is it a tune stand the test of time? That would be with "lotus land" chords in the left you'll whistle all the way home? One expecting too much even from ah hand. Right hand chords don't go or two blocks, maybe, before you artist whose special talent is pleasing ahy place special, but the total effect switch to the other "Sorrento." audiences by giving them what they is satisfying. Back once again to the "Sounds of Wonder" is a spright­ want to hear. Let's just say that these A minor theme which resolves happi­ ly console raiser in the "I'm Just are faithful transcriptions of fine ly into an A major coda. The simple Wild About Show Biz" tradition. As theatre organ of new Crawford rolls are judiciously intro­ such it is a welcome relief from its tunes. The occasional mention of duced but may be a bit too predict­ overworked forebears. The oom-pah other well-known works in this re­ abie the fourth time around. Actual- accompaniment is both solid and in- view was not meant to imply deliber­ ate imitation or borrowings. This is a collection of grand Larsen ~ not "petty larceny!" Whether we have Lyn to thank or transcriber Ken -NOTICE- Rosen, the registration ideas for tab organs alone are well worth the ask­ 26TH ing price. As for the three pages of photos, ANNUALMEETING there is nothing - including an un­ swaddled Lyn on a baby blanket - AND which would in any way limit the sale of this book to adults over 21. The CONVENTION pictures may be suitable for blackmail; perhaps, but not for July 1-5, 1981 framing. All joshing aside, the thirty pages of beautifully printed theatre organ music are really where it's at. Seattle/ Washington Intermediate-to-advanted players will have a fine time with this collec­ tion. 0

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FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 21 pare the key frames and keys for sec­ pressure. Scaling will not tell you ond touch springs. much about pressure, either. Large scaled pipework usually means less harmonic development and more BUESTIONS Q. I have an extra Vox Humana power. 0 AND for my theatre organ which I would like to change into a Kinura. Can I ANS\NERS do this by merely removing the caps ON THE and retuning? TECHNICAL A. What you will have is a very SIDE loud Vox. Also, the tuning will not stay if the pipes are more than five by Lance Johnson years old as the brass tongues be­ come brittle at the wire and the pipes tend to want to go back to their orig­ inal pitch.

Q. I have nine ranks presently, as follows: Tibia, Tuba, Diapason, Doyou have any questions? Clarinet, Salicional, VDO, VDO Celeste, Flute and Vox. If I were to Send them direct to : add three more ranks, what would be Here it is Febuary and already I your choice, and in what order? broke most all my Noo Years Reso­ QUIZMASTER lushuns. One of em was to lern to and Organbuilder spel better. I always thought I was a LANCE JOHNSON A. If you were to ask twelve organ pretty good speler, but Mr. Lloyd Box 1228 builders what they would recom­ Klos he rote me a postal card and he Fargo, ND 58102 mend, you would get twelve differ­ says he always gets a laff out of the ent answers. However, here would way I rite. So I dunno. I aint never be my choices: (1) Brass Trumpet (or tried to rite funny, so if I do it must close equivalent in pipe metal), (2) be I aint as good a riter as I thought I English Horn, (3) Krumet or Orches­ was. So now they is two things I have I have a chance to get a Gem­ Q. tral Oboe. to do, I have to lern to spel better and shorn and Gemshorn Celeste for my I have to lern to play better. eight-rank theatre organ. Since I al­ I dunno about the speling. If I ready have a Salicional and Salicio­ Correction Department: In the De­ have to look up every word to make nal Celeste, would it be alright to add cember-January issue, there was an sure I spel it rite its goin to take a the Gemshorn stops? error that had to do with the size of a awful long time to get it done. And reservoir. It stated the size as 24' x 4'. the worst of it is that if I spelt it rong It should have read 2' x 4'. how am I goin to look it up. Like that In my opinion, a Gemshorn A. word I used up at the top that was and Celeste would be a very beautiful Thought. When I rote it I speld it addition to your organ. Q. Is there any way to tell from the Thot and then seems like I should mouth, or scale, what wind pressure look it up to play safe, and I never Q. I am thinking of adding a sec­ certain pipes are designed for? wood have got it rite except that I ond touch to my three-manual con­ had the first three letters rite so I sole. On what manual should I install could go on from there. But do you it? Should the pedals have it also? A. There is no way to determine know how many words they is that How does one install this on manuals upon inspection of mouth cut-ups begins with those 3 letters. It must of that were never built for second what wind pressure is proper. How­ taken me five minnits to get through touches? ever, common sense will tell you that all the Thomases and down through unusually high cut-ups will indicate - ya see I got that one rite on ac­ high pressures. Also, if the toe hole is count it was one of the ones I had to A. It would be nice to have second very small and cut-up high, this go by to get to Thought. Its kind of touch on at least the Accompani­ could mean medium to high wind discouridgin for a guy my age to start ment and Great. Second touches are with the toe hole closed to prevent goin to school again, but if I gotta do probably used less often on the overblowing. Large toes could indi­ it why I will jest go and do it. pedals, but it would certainly be a cate low wind since admitting this At that I dunno that it will be any good option. I would need a well­ much air through a large toe opening worser than my other Noo Year Res­ drawn sketch, done to scale, showing could easily overblow the pipe. Also, olution to play better. I thought after the cross sectional view of your man­ just gently blowing on the pipes will I finished with Long Long Ago why uals if I am to show you how to pre- give you some indication of wind things was goin to get easier but in-

22 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 sted they gets harder. And dont tell me that you can find any cord by put­ tin your pointin finger on the note REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP that is the name of the cord. Thats the way I started and pretty soon I ON THE PROPOSED BYLAW REVISION come up against a cord that says E seven and when I played in in the peace Mr. Castello he most jumped CURRENTLY UNDERWAY out of his chair and he says whered you get them notes and so I told him Due to a rather drastic change in some sections dealing with chapter why the book says that if I put the let­ the California corporate law gov­ involvement and the handling of ter on my pointin finger why the erning non-profit corporations conventions and annual meetings. other fingers they will fall on the rite such as ATOS, the Board of Direc­ Also included were suggestions keys and he looks at me disgusted tors and our ATOS attorney re­ made by ATOS chapters and mem­ like and he says why you dummy I viewed the bylaw revision submit­ bers that a majority of the commit­ got to teach you how to make up a ted by the Ledwon committee and tee felt were needed. cord so you can play the rite notes found that they did not conform to Obviously in a job of this magni­ whether they come on the black keys this new law. Therefore President tude it is impossible to please every­ or not. Well that was a noo idea to Haight appointed another commit­ one, so we are presenting the fol­ me and I sez why dont this way I been tee to review our existing bylaws lowing items to the full board for a doin work OK and he sez because and propose such changes as may decision. that was only for beginners to play in be required by law. Said committee The majority of the committee the key of C which has only white to consist of board members, of­ were NOT in favor of the following keys and I see I gotta show you about ficers and regular members. proposals and does NOT recom­ the other keys that uses the black The committee has been working mend them: keys and I sez well I will try anythin on this project since late August, oncet but I dont think I can fit my 1980, and as of January, 1981, 1 . Make membership in a local fingers in between them black keys have submitted their version of the chapter a requirement for na­ without gettin stuck in there and he proposed changes to our attorney, tional ATOS membership. sez well they is a way to get around for his review, and recommended 2. Allow the spouse of a regular that and I will show you but first you changes he felt necessary to com­ member full membership gottaknow about the different keys ply with the new law. We will be rights, except for the receipt of and I sez why I know about the dif­ working very closely with the at­ THEATRE ORGAN magazine, ferent keys that if they is sharps or torney in the preparation of the final in return for payment of one­ flats why then they is on black keys draft that will be submitted to the half the regular dues. and he sez I dont mean that dont you Board of Directors for their ap­ 3. Limit the number of terms a know what a scale is and I sez you proval. After making such changes, director can serve. mean when I play G C and E together as may be desired by the board, the 4. Elect directors on a regional and he sez no dummy that is a cord revised bylaws, as approved by the basis. dont you know what a scale is and I directors and our attorney, will be 5. The use of an outside agency to sez the only scales I know is the ones presented to the members for ap­ tabulate votes. The committee on a fish and the ones you use to way proval in keeping with the provi­ proposes that this be done by things with and he sez I see I gotta sions of the bylaws. ATOS members as is presently take you in hand. As a matter of information, you done, but have provided the So now hes got my fingers all tied should know that the changes pro­ alternative method of an out­ up in nots and you gotta put your posed by the committee members, side agency if the board so thum under the fingers here and you the changes required by law, and desires. Cost is a big factor if an gotta put your fingers over the thum the input received from ATOS outside agency is used. (Be­ there and you gotta play every letter chapters and members have all tween $2,000 and $3,000). in turn to play the scale which is been taken into consideration by 6. Provide for the election of offi­ when you play all seven letters one by the full committee in making the cers, (president, vice-president, one and you haf to know which is proposed revisions. For the most secretary, and treasurer) by the hole steps and which is haf steps and part the law required that changes entire membership. Our attor­ I pratically got blisters on the ends of be made in the areas of member­ ney advises against this method my fingers tryin to do what he sez ship, elections, nominations, expul­ of election, as being too un­ and if I ever get to play these peaces sion of members, and availability of wieldy to handle, plus not being that has different sets of flats and financial information. Many of the considered good practice. sharps why it is goin to be a mirakle, changes required will probably but I guess that is what Noo Years result in a bigger administrative Resolutions is for. D workload, hence more cost. The Submitted for the committee, changes recommended by the Theatre Organ Want Ads committee have more to do with W. 'Tiny' James, Chairman GET RESULTS clarifying some of the articles of our Bylaw Revision Try One existing bylaws. We have added Review Committee D

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 23 ment, they could have these three pipes subjected to extensive wave­ THE ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT form analysis by an acoustical engi­ neer. For the tests to be truly con­ clusive, do not build just one scale and tonal family of pipes, but build a Project Series good representative cross section of scales and tonal families each con­ by R.J. Weisenberger taining the three test pipes. (When building open pipes using ears, the Here is an experiment with results whatever this pressure might be, relative size of the ears must remain so obvious that test equipment after regulation. proportional to the size of the mouth should not even be required to verify All three pipes will be found -to - as ears definitely have an in­ the results. perform in a similar manner to the fluence in performance - the same I am sure anyone who has ever reference pipe at their respective is true of the harmonic bridge in voiced a 16' Wurlitzer tibia is pressures with these exceptions: pipes that utilize it.) familiar with the results one gets The low pressure pipe will be Even after having been presented when turning the butterfly valve in somewhat softer (approx. 6db) than with authenticated facts, there may the foot of the pipe. the reference pipe with its pitch be some die-hards who will persist in As the valve is gradually opened flattened. clinging to the myth that low pres­ the pipe will begin to sound a weak The high pressure pipe will be sure pipework is inherently superior fundamental, and as the valve is somewhat louder (approx. 6db) than to that of higher pressure, regardless opened further all tone production the reference pipe with its pitch of scaling. will stop and only a quiet rush of air sharpened. When these biased opinions are will be heard. The tonal quality of all three pipes dispelled with facts, the theatre pipe As the valve is advanced still fur­ will be found to be similar, if not organ concept may be seriously con­ ther the tone will build in intensity, identical if they were all properly sidered by builders who would have pitch and harmonic development un­ voiced. If they weren't, this experi­ otherwise totally ignored it. If I can til a stable condition is reached - ment will prove nothing. make this point felt, I'll feel I'm be­ this is when the pipe is considered to If there still should be some who ginning to accomplish what I started be properly voiced. (Those who are not convinced after this experi- out to do. D would disagree at this point should forget the rest of the experiment.) If the valve is opened still further the third harmonic will increase in prominence until the pipe sounds C!Clo~ingC!Cborb more like a quintadena than a tibia. Some still insist vehemently that low pressure pipework inherently James F. Boyce found his life's Best known for his 4/34 Wurlitzer possesses a greater degree of har­ work at the age of twelve: he wanted nightly appearances at the Alexan­ monic development than high pres­ to be an organist. He died at home on dria (Virginia) Arena, Jimmy was sure pipework of similar scaling can December 31, 1980 only hours after also organist of St. Christophers attain. Those who believe this should playing at the weekly organ demon­ Episcopal Church in Springfield, perform the following experiment: stration at the Kennedy Center for Virginia, staff organist at the now Take a familiar pipe and then the Performing Arts in Washington, razed Virginia Theatre, and, above build two additional pipes identical D.C. all, a teacher. His infectious, up­ to it in all respects with these ex­ tempo, bouncy style of playing com­ ceptions; plimented classic ability developed at Pipe "A" to have its cut up re­ Peabody Conservatory. duced by v2 (approx. 30%) from that of the reference pipe. This will He was a charter member of the be the low pressure pipe. Potomac Valley Chapter and gave Pipe "B" to have its cut up in­ generously of his time and talents creased by \(2 (approx. 40%) from over the years to further the that of the reference pipe. This will chapter's many projects. Jimmy be the high pressure pipe. loved the theatre organ and was al­ The low pressure pipe should be ways willing to play chapter con­ found to voice properly at ½ the certs, organ demonstrations for pressure of the reference pipe, while school children and silent movies, or the high pressure pipe will require to assist in organ removals, installa­ twice the pressure of the reference tion and maintenance. Three theatre pipe before it can be properly voiced. pipe organ records and his composi­ For this experiment to be valid the tions, "Tango In Time," "The Alex­ blower must be capable of delivering James F. Boyce . andria March," "Charlie's Walk"

24 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 and "On Broadway" attest to his director at First Presbyterian Church have not heard for many a long year. ability and dedication. of Wilmette. Apart from a major cipher during It was little known that he had suf­ Mr. Turner is survived by his wife, the Bach D Major, the organ re­ fered from a heart condition for Barbara; a son; a daughter; three sponded magnificently to such items several years. He died at 52. grandchildren; and two sisters. A as "Pomp & Circumstance No. 4," memorial service was held at the "War March of the Priests," "Toc­ Long Grove United Church of Christ cata" by Gigout and an outstanding Harold Turner, long-time staff or­ on December 12th. □ arrangement from Star Wars. ganist at WON radio and TV in Jonas' final Australian concert at Chicago, died of cancer in his Long the Marrickville Town Hall 2111 Grove, Ill., home on December 10th, Wurlitzer can only be described in a 1980. He was 72. word ... superb. The condition of Born in Nebraska, Turner re­ the organ can also be described with ceived his music degree from the the same word. Following a day of University of Nebraska. He later concerted tuning, balancing and fin­ studied with Marcel Dupre in Paris ishing, the organ sounded like 25 and with Stanley Chappell in Lon­ ranks instead of 11, and behaved it­ don. self perfectly. Jonas was obviously completely at ease with the instrument, its condi­ tion being due in no small measure to his advice and efforts. The pro­ gramme content was again superb, something for everybody. Oldies, an Irving Berlin selection, current pops, by Douglas T. Smith classics, "Mephisto Waltz" and The ears of Australian theatre or­ "Sabre Dance" to name a few. gan concert-goers are still ringing The arrangements, registrations from the exciting sounds presented and presentations were without peer, by Jonas Nordwall during his recent with one of our well known senior concert tour during September­ organists commenting that he had October 1980. never heard such a range of tone col­ Down here in Australia, the organ ours from this organ before. world definitely received an injection Words can't express how much we of exhuberance, as Jonas went from have appreciated all the help and ad­ city to city, playing mostly on the vice Jonas has given us in many local chapters' theatre pipe organs ways, and how good it is to have such Harold Turner. Chicago organist . with one or two electronic presenta­ a great guy to get along with. I sin­ tions where pipes weren't available. cerely hope that it won 't be too long Mr. Turner was hired as staff One "extra" concert, a dusk recit­ before we can get him down here pianist at WON in 1934. Following al at the Sydney Town Hall Grand again to help weave a little magic for service in the Navy band in World Organ, brought forth sounds that we us all. □ War II, he returned to WON as staff organist in 1945. By that time the Jonas Nordwall at the Marrichville Town Hall 2/ 11 Wurlitzer in Sydney during his Australian tour . original Wurlitzer organ had been re­ built by Kimball into a 3/10. Turner followed the tenures of Preston Sellers, Len Salvo, and Edna Sellers at the WON console. He remained as staff organist until his retirement was forced by a management shakeup in the WON "family" in 1976. He broadcast a 30-minute pro­ gram called Pipe Dreams every Sun­ day morning until his retirement. Turner's musical signature, Johnny Mercer's "Dream," played on roll­ ing ti bias, opened each show, along with a bedroom-baritone-voiced an­ nouncer who named the musical selections. In addition to his radio and TV work, Mr. Turner was for more than 25 years, the organist and choir

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 as a ballad organ. When Seng departed for Califor­ nia, the organ fell into disuse. Many ranks of pipes disappeared, includ­ ing the delicate Flute and Flute Ce­ leste we found so intriguing. Recent­ ly, the Chicago Area T.O. Enthusi­ asts have made arrangements to re­ store and maintain the instrument, which is now a 19 ranker. The club has replaced some of the pilfered sets of pipes and has locked the chamber doors securely. The Mundelein organ was the first theatre-style pipe organ 11-year-old Walt · Strony ever heard, and it helped him pick his career. Not re­ Walt Strony . corded very much, the instrument still features the brassy/stringy certante," a piece written for organ sound its design called for. It is great and orchestra. Walt plays the organ for classical selections, jazz, marches, part with great skill and bravado (it's symphonic waltzes, hoedowns and a real zinger) but it couldn't be said Manufacturers, distributors or indi­ bravura show music. Walt has wisely that the orchestra part is not missed. viduals sponsoring or merchandising selected his program mostly from theatre pipe organ records are en­ Yet it's a fine tribute to the memory couraged to send pressings to the these classifications. He departs for of a great classical organist. Back to Record Reviewer, Box 3564, Granada "Indian Love Call" but there just Walt's energetic jazz style for "Fas­ Hills, California 91344. Be sure to isn't enough big trem'd Flute and cinatin' Rhythm" with its slapbass include purchasing information (post­ Vox to register this type of music. pedal. Then to a rarely heard concert paid price , ordering address,) if appli­ His presentation of the ballad is ex­ waltz by a composer best known for cable, and a black and white photo of cellent but his registration misses, no his upbeat piano novelties. Zez Con­ the artist which need not be returned. fault of his. frey's "Waltz Mirage" is a joy in The selections: Superman Medley Walt's care. "Don't Cry" gets the (Williams), "Londonderry Air" dramatic voicing associated with its WALT STRONY: MUNDELEIN (with improvisation), "Night and expository use in the stage hit, Evita, 1980, played on the 4/19 Wurlitzer Day," "Indian Love Call" (Friml), and the program is brought to a live­ organ in the auditorium of St. Mary "Toccata" from Symphonie Con­ ly close with "Hoedown," in which of the Lake Seminary, in Mundelein, certante (Joseph Jongen), "Fascina­ Aaron Copland pictures a stylized Illinois. $7 .00 postpaid from Walter tin' Rhythm," "Valse Mirage" ballet for Rodeo. It's all first rate ar­ Strony Prdns., Box 4281, Scottsdale, (Confrey), "Don't Cry For Me," ranging and playing. Note especially Arizona 85258. "Argentina (Evita), "Hoedown" the pedal notes which open the (Copland). "Superman" opus. They sound all We first became aware of the semi­ The varied tunelist is examplary of the world like orchestra string basses nary organ in the early 60s when it Walt's taste in music; they are all being bowed. Walt tells us that the was discovered in rather poor condi­ selections he enjoys playing and notes were played on the 16' String tion by John Seng, under whose ex­ there isn't a hint of pizza parlor styl­ and its 8' Celeste. Pedal celestes are pert supervision it was refurbished ing, much to his credit. All are rare on theatre organs. and enlarged to circa 25 ranks, using played as concert selections and Wade Bray's two-channel record­ parts from other organs, including given the time required to say all ing captures the Mundelein sound as some Kimball pipework. We recall Walt wants to. The "Superman" it hasn't been recorded previously. hearing it played during a Chicago­ group covers the main title music and The reverb heard is that of the largely based ATOS convention by Seng and the tender "Can You Read my wooden auditorium walls; no arti­ Don Baker. It then had excellent Mind," parts of which are obviously ficial echo was needed. reeds and strings but from the thea­ borrowed from Richard Strauss' Walt Strony supplied the explana­ tre organ viewpoint it lacked the lush "Death and Transfiguration." The tory notes. Surfaces of the review Tibia and Vox combination which is improvisation is the most intriguing pressing were smooth and noise-free. the basic sound of the instrument. part of "Londonderry" while "Night Some combination action noise is This was due to John Seng's prefer­ and Day" is provided with a jazz set­ audible at times as weak, low­ ence for bright-sounding voices ting. Walt informs us that the re­ pitched thuds, not loud enough to be rather than the leather lipped, sexily sponse speed of the organ is amaz­ distracting. trem'd Tibias familiar to most of us. ing, making jazz arrangements prac­ Verdict: Strony's best to date, Thus the Tibias Seng installed were tical. There's a touch of Crawford in based partly on the fact that the or­ "as bright as two little girls," as he "Love Call." The "Toccata" was ganist chose selections well suited to put it at the time. The absence of the inspired by the exceptional Virgil the characteristics of this very special lush sound largely precludes its use Fox recording of "Symphonie Con- instrument.

26 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 PIPES OF PAN(DAMONIUM) zany but appropriate jacket notes meaning player: each record collec­ (sic), played by Don Kinnier on the supplied by Bob Balfour, the guy tor has his own index of runs, hits Wurlitzer organ in the Rahway The­ who has done most to keyp the Rah­ and errors. This platter will add atre, Rahway, New Jersey. HMR- way and its "biggest little Wurli" in­ some sinew to the latter category 1252 $9.00 postpaid from Don Kin­ tact. The notes explain the aims of (again, depending on viewpoint). nier, 251 Spruce Street, Collings­ the record. The cover photo of the organist be­ dale, Penna. Musical mayhem on records is ing escorted to the console enmeshed nothing new . Spike Jones brought it in a straightjacket by two men in Intentional lunacy is the buzz to an overwhelming nadir (depend­ white coats provides a clue to the ob­ word here. Convinced that many ing on one's viewpoint) in the '40s jective . current pipe organ releases generate and '50s. And Bernie Greene's musi­ To expand the 2/7 (divided) Wur­ laughs in the wrong places, organist cal interludes during the long gone litzer's battery of effects, Kinnier Don Kinnier and HMR's Bob Bal­ Henry Morgan Show are still remem­ brought in a Baldwin synthesizer and four decided to improve on the unin­ bered with fond indelicacy . But, to a "brown noise generator" which tentional foibles with an all out bid date, most such mayhem performed may account for the listing of such for humor. To fully appreciate this on an organ has been unintentional added voices as a "Contra Septif -32' viewpoint, one must first absorb the and often the best effort of the well- only," "Crow horn" (tuned bird chirps) and a "Trombozz," which often sounds like a trombone full of cooked mush. The fortunate aspect here is in the mixing. The electronic voices blend well with the pipes. For example, there's a fine-sounding clarinet melody passage in "My Romance." Yet the pipe complement lists no clarinet, so it has to be a realistic counterfeit. Balfour is wondering how the pipe organ fans will accept the Kinnier humor-in-music, fully aware that some will holler "sacrilege." He ex­ plains, ''Perhaps this album will help us remember in these troubled times what ATOS is all about - fun, pure simple fun. When we get too bent out of shape by our beloved hobby, and the fun goes out of it, we are in real deep trouble." Not all of the tunes presented here are played for smiles, but serious or humorous, Don Kinnier turns out top performances. Let's examine them individually. Don's spoken intro is followed by a toilet flush, then we are off on an unusual adventure. "Anything Goes" is interspersed with toy counter thuds, sirens, etc. and the melody is slugged out on chimes against synthesizer grunts, a "tuned canary" chorus, and a vari­ able pitch trombozz solo. Well played even ignoring the effects. "Ragtime Medley" is played minus nonsense on a minimum of stops, mostly flutes and Glocken­ spiel. Includes "Easy Winners" and "Black and White Rag." "Sonny Boy" is played dead seri­ ous, opening with a mellow Vox Hu­ mana verse. The first chorus gets

Aided by straightjacket and butterfly net, Don's keepers escort him to the PANDAMONIUM (sic) recording ses­ some open harmony treatment on sion . the Tibia while the ''heavenly'' Vox

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 27 chorus backs a synthesized "horn" The closer is more like a console during the bridge. Last chorus fea­ riser but that's probably normal for tures a full Tibia combination while an album dedicated to the zany. "It's the Vox hovers on nearby Cloud 9. Gonna Be a Great Day'' sounds The nonsense is back for ''Barney forth with all the enthusiasm of an Google," with slurred pitches (syn­ introduction, rather than the last thesizer), auto horns, etc. and then gasps as the key desk sinks into the Barney becomes imbued with the bowels of the theatre. Either way, its spirit of J .S. Bach for a trems-off well played, and we especially en­ snatch of well-conceived Googley joyed the modulation used by many counterpoint. Then a touch of El­ advanced organ students to get from garian pomp, ending with a corned there to here. up '20s jazz chorus. As in the case of Spike Jones, the "Dream a Little Dream of Me" perpetrator of such "add on" orch­ adds up to a comedy hodge-podge, estration must first be a skilled musi­ the verse taking us to what might be cian in order to make the musical Rudolph Valentino's desert tent for mayhem come off without sounding a pre-petroleum Arabic bit of "bum simply crude. Don Kinnier ac­ tiddy, bum tiddy'' followed by a complishes his objectives with seem­ chorus accented by ''harumphs'' ing ease. Filter out the comedy ef­ from a grumping baritone horn fects and the remainder is still inter­ (probably the Trombozz), a sorta esting music. calliope interlude, an out of tune rag­ Recording is okay, once the stylus Virgil Fox. time piano, a merry-go-round organ gets past the too loudly recorded effect, then back to the "bum tiddy" spoken intro and toilet flush. Who thodox instrument, and his musicali­ but this time with an auto horn to in­ ever heard a flush come through ty never beamed brighter than when dicate the arrival of petro-dollars. louder than a Trombozz! he was playing the instrument heard The ending is disgraced by a re­ on this disc. The music, written by sounding razz berry. Belgian organist-composer Joseph Next a troubled "Wooden SYMPHONIE CONCERTANTE. Jongen in 1933, as an organ-orches­ Soldier,'' undecided as to which key Virgil Fox playing the Palais de tra symphony, is highly dramatic in to march to. It's an expertly ar­ Chaillot concert organ in Paris, with many places; like most symphonies, ranged tribute to indecision, with a the Paris Opera Orchestra conducted it's in four movements. The Allegro key change every few measures, yet by Georges Pretre. Angel label and Divertimento (side 1) are largely the treatment adds interest to the S-36984. Available at record contrapuntal interplay between Leon Jessel chestnut which is too counters from circa $5.00 to $8.00. organ and orchestra, lively and never often simply played - rather played dull. The Lento Misterioso (side 2) is simply. There are those ascending This recording would normally be dramatic music worthy of a contras­ references to the famous Eddie reviewed in The Classic Corner, but ty film score, with the orchestra most Dunstedter arrangement but other­ we have special reasons for reviewing in evidence. The mood ranges from wise it's Kinnier than one might anti­ it as theatre organ music: (1) much of eerie to great emotional surges of or­ cipate. it is program music of the type heard gan-augmented power which build Don's expertise with a ballad is in high quality film scores, (2) it is gradually for maximum drama. But demonstrated with his haunting perhaps the most theatrical music it's in the Toccata, which covers treatment of "My Romance." No recorded by the late Virgil Fox, (3) it roughly half of side 2, that all hell foolishness this time; he played it for has been growing in interest value breaks loose. The organ, which has his wife. He makes the small Wurli ever since the Fox record was re­ been gentle and somewhat retiring sound many times larger as the leased several years ago, to both the­ during much of the previous move­ masses of delicious Vax-topped atre organists and to organ fans, (4) ment, becomes brilliantly assertive in chordings seem to soar, and there's we want to pay this small tribute to this thunderous finale. It's violent an interesting pedal line. The jacket Fox, who has been a friend of the film music - a chase, the charge of notes state that this one is the one theatre organ ever since, as a youth, the Light Brigade, battling saurians, selection ''with redeeming social he practiced on the Apollo Theatre triumph of the ''good guys'' in a value." Maybe, but it's kinda sexy instrument in his hometown, Prince­ space epic, Vesuvius blowing its top just the same. ton, Illinois. He was always an expo­ in 79 a.d. (or Mount St. Helens last "I Can't Give You Anything But nent of romantic organs rather than year), a cloudburst over the Grand Love" is a big-band style arrange­ those promoted by ''the baroque Canyon - and dozens of other im­ ment with an exceptionally distinc­ boys" (his term). ages that the thrilling action music tive pedal part which follows the jazz True, Fox did release one album conjures in one's imagination. There bassist's plucked string pattern. The made on the 4/37 "Dowager Em­ are over 6 ½ minutes of expertly con­ only added sound effect we noted press" Wurlitzer in Wichita, a ceived musical violence, which is al­ was a final smacking loud kiss, end­ record which resulted in mixed re­ ways a symphonic pattern, never just ing in an upper plate-rattling "pop." views. He was much more at ease at "effect" music. It is obviously in­ The spirit of Spike is still with us! the console of his first love, an or- spired by composer Cesar Franck,

28 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 France's exponent of the big roman­ tic organ sound and breath-taking musical passages in his many organ compositions. The Chaillot organ was rebuilt in LYN LARSEN 1937 but much of the original 1878 Cavaille-Coll pipework has been re­ tained. It will be recalled that Robert Hope-Jones was one of the French organ builder's admirers. The TO PLAY organ's recorded sound ranges from celestes supporting orchestral pas­ sages, mellow flutes and diapasons, to thunderous full organ moments, ATLANTA FOX sometimes in solo, sometimes aug­ menting orchestral climaxes. Fox plays the instrument as though he If you were fortunate enough to be would do everything humanly possi­ had practiced on it daily for the past there and remember Lyn's first con­ ble to save Atlanta's greatest land­ 20 years. No organ was a stranger to cert at the Atlanta Fox on December mark. Lyn's theatre organ concert him. 1st, 1974, you will be interested to was the final one before the theatre The mixing of organ and orchestra know of his planned return engage­ was darkened on December 31, 1974. is skillfully accomplished; the organ ment. During the following year Atlanta and orchestra parts are written to On that December morning the Landmarks was formed to try to complement one another. They snow started to fall and freeze very raise the necessary funds to save our never compete. The jacket notes pro­ early. The freeways began to ice over prize. When the theatre was re­ vide information about composer, causing the state patrol to close all opened, Lyn was the first theatre or­ organist, music and instrument. As freeways coming into Atlanta be­ ganist to call and offer his services - always, the Angel surfaces are free of cause of the hazard. Many people gratis - for a fund-raising concert flaws. from surrounding areas could not which was the first theatre organ Pressings may be somewhat diffi­ reach the Fox because of the road concert upon the theatre's reopen­ cult to locate because the album was closing. Those approximately 2,500 ing. released several years ago. But it's who did brave the elements were The Atlanta Chapter, in its fund­ worth the extra effort to anyone who greatly thrilled to hear Lyn's raising efforts to save our Fox, de­ enjoys many-hued film-type music, magnificent program. There was a cided to put out a record featuring interplay between organ and orches­ lot of sadness present because the varied artists at the Fox console to tra, and a bang-up theatrical per­ Fox was closing at the end of the show its versatility as a concert organ formance by that maverick of the or­ month, possibly to face the wrecking as well as theatre organ. Lyn was one gan, Virgil Fox, a true friend of the ball. There was also a lot of determi­ of the most sought-after artists to theatre organ. □ nation among those present that they allow us to use some of the material he had played in his two concerts and practice sessions. He graciously agreed to this request. The chapter There's one thing in our plant that album, "Many Moods of the Mighty Mo," concluded with the standing hasn't changed in 83 years . .. ovation selections played by Lyn at the end of his first concert at the Fox - "Dixie" and "Georgia on my Mind.'' The cheers and applause our pride. were on that disk for everyone to en­ Reisner is people ... specialists who really care joy on this record produced solely to about their craft. Reisner is old-fashioned work raise money to save our fabulous ethics and modern technological brain power. Our lady. attitude hasn't changed ... only our products. They keep getting better. The upcoming concert of Lyn's, on April 10th at 8:00 p.m. will be one Pipe organ parts and consoles by that his fans will not want to miss. This program comes at the end of the r

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 29 MONROVIA Monrovia High School. ALABAMA 2110 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally .

BIRMINGHAM PARAMOUNT Alabama Theatre , Third Ave. Iceland Amphitheatre, 8041 Jackson. 4/ 20 wurlltzer . Often . 3/ 19 wurlltzer. Regularly. s. Side Bap. Church Recreation Hall. PASADENA 3/ 9 Klmball. Perlodlcally . Civic Auditorium. 5/ 28 Moller . occasionally. Palace Theatre, 129 N. Raymond Ave. 3/ 11 wurlltzer . occasionally . ALASKA RESEDA The Wind Machine, 7500 ResedaBlvd . FAIRBANKS 3/ 15 wurlltzer . Nlghtly . steak & Pipes, 124 N. Turner . 3/ 8 Robert Morton. Nlghtly . SAN BERNARDINO callfornla Theatre, 562 w . Fourth. JUNEAU 2/ 10 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . State Office Bulldlng . 2/ 8 Klmball. Friday noons. THE e SAN DIEGO ca11torn1aTheatre, 4th Ave. and B Street . p1P.e 2/ 13 wurlltzer. Often . ARIZONA Fox Theatre , 720 B Street . 4/ 32 Robert Morton . Rarely. piper Organ Power Pizza #1, MESA organ stop Pizza #2, 5375 Kearney VIiia Road. 2250 w . southern Ave. 3/ 12 wurlltzer . Dally except Monday . 3 / 25 Wurlltzer . Nlghtly . This is a reasonably up-to-date listing and sched­ SAN GABRIEL PHOENIX ule of use of theatre pipe organs in public loca­ Civic Auditorium , 320 s. Mission Dr. 1st Christ . Church Fellowshlp Hall, tions in the and Canada. Additions , 3/ 16 wurlltzer . Often . 6750 7th Ave. 2/ 12 wurlltzer . Often . corrections or deletions should be promptly re­ SANSYLMAR San Sylmar Museum , 15180 Bledsoe. organ Stop Pizza #1 , ported to Lloyd E. Klos, 104 Long Acre Rd., 4/ 35 wurlltzer. By appt . 5330 N. seventh 4/ 29 wurlltzer . Dally. Rochester, NY 14621. DEADLINEIS DECEMBER1 . SANTAANA Phoenix College Auditorium , Santa Ana High School , 520 w . Walnut . 1202 w . Thomas Road. Remember: This list is for your convenience and 2/ 10 Robert Morton . Being restored. 2/ 10 wurlltzer . Wednesdays . SEALBEACH we cannot keep it updated if material is not sent Bay Theatre. to the above address . 4 / 42 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . WESTCHESTER ARKANSAS FOXStudios . Editor 's Advice : Status and use of each installat ion 3/ 14 Wurlltzer . occasionally . Univ. Media center of Arkansas are subject to change . Inquiry is recommended st . Roberts Hall, Loyola College. 2/ 8 Hybrid . Perlodlcally . before visiting . 2110 wurlltzer. occasionally .

CAMPBELL SALINAS FRESNO COLORADO capn ·s Galley Pizza & Pipes #3, First Baptist Church. Pizza & Pipes, First & Shlelds. 1690 s. Bascom. 3 / 20 Hybrid w / traps. Often . 3/ 22 wurlltzer . Nlghtly. COLORADOSPRINGS 3/ 27 wurlltzer -Morton. City Auditorium , Kiowa & Weber. Nlghtly except Monday . SAN FRANCISCO warner Theatre, 1402 Fulton . Avenue Theatre, 2650 San Bruno Ave. 4/ 14 Robert Morton . Perlodlcally . 3/ 8 wurlltzer . Often . CARMICHAEL 3/ 15 wurlltzer . Friday evenings . FULLERTON Marjorie Reed Auditorium , Big Top Pizza, 5800 Winding way . Cinema 21, 2141 Chestnut. Fullerton High School. cascade & Jackson. 3/ 20 Wurlltzer . Nlghtly . 2/6 Robert Morton . occaslonally . 4/ 22 wurlltzer . Rarely. 3/ 9 wurlltzer . Monthly . Mt. st . Francis Auditorium , CONCORD SAN JOSE GARDENA w. woodman Valley Road. Bella Roma Pizza #2. Roosevelt Memorial Pk. 2/ 8 wurlltzer . occasionally . 3/ 18 wurlltzer. Nlghtly . Wi~l~~s~~~~~'i?ilams . 18255 s. Vermont . 3/ 13 wurlltzer . Nlghtly . 4/ 17 wurlltzer . Sundays. DENVER DALY CITY Aladdln Theatre , 2010 E. Colfax Ave. Capn·s Galley Pizza & Pipes #4, SAN LORENZO GLENDALE 3/ 17 Wicks. weekends. serramonte ctr . Ye Olde Pizza Joynt , MCA-Whitney Recording studio , 3/ 15 wurlltzer . Nlghtly . 1951 Hesperlan Road. 1516 Glenoaks. Organ Grinder Pizza. 3/ 13 wurlltzer. Wed. thru sun . 4/ 34 wurlltzer-Morton . Often . 4/ 37 wurlltzer. Dally. HEALDSBURG Paramount Theatre , 16th st . Johnson 's Winery , SANTA CLARA LEMON GROVE 4/ 20 wurlltzer . Rarely. 8329 State Highway 128. capn ·s Galley Pizza & Pipes H1, southland Music ctr ., 2/ 7 Marr & Colton . Often . 3851 Homestead Road. 3459 1mper1a1Avenue . PUEBLO 3/ 12 wurlltzer. 3/ 15 wurlltzer . Often . Memorlal Hall, Ellzabeth & union . MARTINEZ Nlghtly except Monday . 4/ 65 Austin w / traps & perc . Rarely. Bella Roma Pizza #1, LONGBEACH 4040 Alhambra Avenue . STOCKTON Koons· -Motorcycle Shop, 3/ 16 Wurlltzer. Nlghtly. Pizza Machine 13. 1350 E. Anaheim . MODESTO 2/10 Wurlltzer . Nlghtly . 3/ 22 Hybrid . saturday evenings . Pizza Machine #2, Alpha Beta ctr . 2/ 9 wurlltzer . Dally. LOSANGELES Elks Lodge, 607 S. ParkVlew Ave. CONNECTICUT REDWOODCITY 4/ 61 Robert Morton . Often . capn ·s Galley Pizza & Pipes #2, Haven of Rest Studio, 2400 Hyperion . THOMASTON 821 Wlnslow . ANAHEIM 3/ 13 wurlltzer-Klmball. Dally. Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main . 4/ 26 wurlltzer-Morton . Anaheim High School. Loyola Marymount university. 3/ 15 Marr & Colton . Often . Nlghtly except Monday . 3/ 10 Robert Morton . 2/ 10 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . WILLIMANTIC RHEEM ARCADIA Orpheum Theatre , 842 s. Broadway . Windham Tech. School , Pizza Junction . Arcadia High School. 3/ 13 wurlltzer . Seldom . summit st. Ext. 3/ 9 wurlltzer . Nlghtly . 2/ 8 wurlltzer . Rarely. Phllharmonlc Auditorium . 3/ 15 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally. 4 / 80 Austin . Often. SACRAMENTO CATALINA ISLAND Arden Pizza & Pipes, 2911 Arden way . Avalon casino Theatre . Pllgrlmage Theatre , 4/ 20 wurlltzer . Nlghtly . 4/ 15 Page. Regularly . 25BOCahuenga Blvd. Golden Bear Playhouse , 2 I 4 Robert Morton . occasionally . State Fairgrounds . DEATH VALLEY Shrine Auditor ium , 2/7 Wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . Scotty 's castle . 649 w . Jefferson Blvd. DELAWARE Grant Union High School, 3/ 15 Welte . Dally. 4/ 73 Moller. occasionally . 1500 Grand Avenue . EL SEGUNDO universal studios , 100 univ . City Plaza. WILMINGTON 4/ 22 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . Old Town Music Hall, 3/ 12 Robert Morton . occasionally . Dickinson High School, Munlclpal Auditorium . 146 Richmond . Wllshlre Ebell Theatre . 1801 MIiitown Road. 4/ 46 Estey. Perlodlcally . 4/ 24 wurlltzer . Regularly . 2/ 8 Robert Morton . occasionally . 3 / 28 Klmball. Often .

30 TH EATR E ORGAN FEBRUAR Y/ MARCH 1981 LAKEFOREST MUSKEGON Deerpath Theatre , 272 E. Deerpath Ave. Michigan Theatre . FLORIDA 3/ 10 Geneva. Perlodtcally. LOUISIANA 3/ 8 Barton. Often.

DUNEDIN LISLE NEW ORLEANS OKEMOS Kirk Of Dunedin, 2686 U.S. Alt. 19. tlllnots Benedictine College. Saenger Performing Arts center, Roaring 2o·s Restaurant. 4/ 30 wurlltzer. Monthly . 2/ 6 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally. 1111 canal. 3/ 27 wurlltzer . Dally. 4/26 Robert Morton. weekly. MIAMI LOMBARD PONTIAC Andre Hall, 4150 SW 74th Ave. Sally's Stage #2. Theater organ Pizza & Pipes, 3/ 15 wurlltzer. Often. 3/ 16 Barton. Nlghtly . 2105 south Blvd. E. 3/ 23 Hybrid. Nlghtly . Gusman Cultural ctr ., 174 E. Flagler . MUNDELEIN MAINE 3/ 15 wurlltzer. Perlodtcally . St. Mary of the Lake seminary . ROYALOAK 4/ 24 wurlltzer-Ciottfrled . occasionally . Royal Oak Theatre, 318 w . FOurth. ST. PETERSBURG PORTLAND 3/ 16 Barton . Often . central MuslcWhse ., 51750ImertonRd . PARK RIDGE State Theatre, 609 congress. 2/ 7 wurlltzer. Dally. Pickwick Theatre, 5 s. Prospect . 2/ 7 wurlltzer. occastonally . SAGINAW 3/ 11 wurlltzer. Perlodtcally . TAMPA SACO wrp~~lt~e;_t~d~ .3 W. Washington . J. Burns Pizza & Pipes, ROCKFORD Old Orchard Beach High School. 103 E. Fowler Avenue . Coronado Theatre , 312 N. Main. 3/ 13 wurlltzer. Perlodtcally. WARREN 3 / 25 wurlltzer. Dally. 4/ 17 Barton . Often . Pied Piper Pizza Peddler, 28400 Dequlndre Road. SPRINGFIELD 3/ 22 Wurlitzer. Nlghtly . Sprlngfleld High SChOOI,101 S. Lewis. GEORGIA 3/ 11 Barton . Often . MARYLAND ST. CHARLES MINNESOTA ATLANTA Arcadia Theatre, 105 Main E. FREDERICK Fox Theatre , 660 Peachtree St. NE. 3/ 16 Geneva. Often . Weinberg center for the Arts. 4/ 42 Moller . Pertodlcally. 2/ 8 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally. EDINA Baker Hotel , 100 Main w. Cicero's Pizza #2, Music Grinder Pizza #1, 3/ 10 Geneva. Perlodlcally . ROCKVILLE 7101 Frances Avenues . 1038 Franklln Road. Balley studio, 140 congressional Lane. 3 / 15 Barton . Nlghtly. 3/ 25 wurlltzer . Ntghtly . WAUKEGAN 2/ 11 Moller. Often . Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee. LILYDALE 3/ 10 Barton. occaslonally . Diamond Jim 's, 801 Sibley Mem. Hwy. 2/7 wurlltzer. Nlghtly . @ MASSACHUSETTS ~ MINNEAPOLIS INDIANA Civic Auditorium, 1403 Stevens Ave. HONOLULU CANTON 4/ 21 Klmball ltheatre console>. Rarely. Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel. ANDERSON oriental Cinema, Washington St. 5/24 Klmball . Rarely. 4/ 16 Robert Morton . Dally. Anderson Music center . 2/ 8 wurlltzer w / player . weekends. 2/ 6 Wurlitzer . Perlodlcally . RED WING Waikiki Theatre, 2284 Kalakua Ave. GREENFIELD Sheldon Auditorium . 4/ 16 Robert Morton . Fri. & sat . Paramount Theatre , 1124 Meridian . 2/ 8 Kllgen. Perlodtcally . 3/ 7 Page. weekends . Garden Theatre . 3/ 9 Marr & Colton . occasionally. ROSEVILLE ELKHART Cicero's Pizza #1, Har Mar Mall. Elco Theatre, 410 s. Main. SPRINGFIELD 3/ 12 Hybrid . Nlghtly. IDAHO 2/ 11 Klmball. occasionally . Paramount-Sanderson Theatre, 1700 Main. Har Mar Ballroom. Magnificent Music Machine , 3/ 11 wurlltzer. Perlodlcally . Wurlitzer . occastonally . BOISE Ind. Route 33. Egyptian Theatre, 700 Main. 2/ 8 Barton . Nlghtly . STONEHAM ST. PAUL 2/ 8 Robert Morton . occastonally. Stoneham Town Hall. KSTPStudios , 3415 university Avenue. FORTWAYNE 2/ 14 wurlltzer . occaslonally . 3/ 15 Wurlitzer . occaslonally . MOSCOW Calvary Temple, 2901 N. Clinton. university of Idaho. 2/7 Marr & cotton . Regularly. WELLESLEYHILLS 2/6 Robert Morton . occaslonally . Embassy Theatre 121 w . Jefferson . Knight Auditorium , Babson College. 4/ 15 Page. occas 1onally . 3/ 13 wurlltzer . Often . MISSISSIPPI Village Inn Pizza, 4224 Coldwater Road. MERIDIAN ILLINOIS 3/ 12 Barton . Nlghtly . Temple Theatre. MICHIGAN 3/ 8 Robert Morton . weekends . INDIANAPOLIS CHICAGO Hedback community Theatre , Aragon Ballroom , 1106 w. Lawrence. 1847 N. Alabama . ANN ARBOR 3/ 10 wurlltzer. occasionally . 2/ 10 Page. Often . Michigan community Theatre , 603 E. Liberty . Chicago stadium, 1800 w . Madison . Manual High School, 2405 Madison Ave. 3/ 13 Barton. Often . MISSOURI 6/ 62 Barton . Often . 3/ 16 Loulsvllle-UnlphOne . Often. Chicago Theatre, 175 N. state . Paramount Music Palace, BAY CITY POINTLOOKOUT 4/ 29 wurlltzer . Often . 7560 Old Tralls Road. Scottish Rite Temple, 2655N .CenterRd. School of the Ozarks 3/ 28 Moller w / toy counter . Often. Civic opera House, 20 N. Wacker . 4/ 42 wurlltzer. Dally except Monday. Jones AudltorlupJ~ Highway 65. 3/ 50 Skinner . Often . 3/ 15 wurlltzer . un:en. MISHAWAKA DETROIT Moody Blble Inst ., 820 LaSalle. Band organ Restaurant , Fox Theatre , 2211 Woodward Avenue. 3/ 14 Klmball. Regularly . Main St. & Day Road. 4/ 36 wurlltzer . Rarely. 3/ 12 Moller. Rarely. oriental Theatre..1.~ow . Randolph . 3/ 23 wurntzer. Nlghtly. 4/ 20 wurlltzer . uccaslonally . Redford Theatre , 17360 Lahser Road. MONTANA VINCENNES 3/ 10 Barton . Often . Patio Theatre, 6008 w . Irvtng Pk. Vincennes University Auditorium. 3/ 17 Barton . occaslonally . 3/ 12 wurlltzer . Often. senate Theater IDTOCI, 6424 Michigan . BOZEMAN 4/ 34 wurlltzer . Monthly . Ellen Theatre . Sally's Stage #1, 6335 N. Western. 2/ 7 wurlltzer . Often. 3/ 11 Barton. Nightly . FLINT WON Studios, 2501 Bradley Pl. Recltal Hall, Fllnt Institute of Music. MISSOULA 3/ 11 wurlltzer-Klmball. Often . 3/ 11 Barton. Often. WIima Theatre . IOWA 3/ 10 Robert Morton . occaslonally . DE KALB GRAND RAPIDS wurlltzer Auditorium . CEDARRAPIDS Roaring Twentles 4515 28th St. SE. 5/ 65 wurlltzer . Often . Iowa Theatre . 3/ 34 wurlltzer . N1 ghtly. 3/ 14 Barton . Perlodlcally. DES PLAINES Iowa Hall Kirkwood College. GROSSEPOINTE FARMS NEBRASKA Main North High School, 2/ 7 Wurlitzer . Perlodtcally . Punch & Judy Theatre , 9511 Harrison . 21 Kercheval Avenue . OMAHA 3/ 10 wurlltzer . Often . Paramount Theatre . 2/ 6 wurlltzer . Perlodtcally . 3 / 11 wurlltzer. Perlodlcally . orpheum Theatre , 409 s. 16th. 3/ 13 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . DOWNER'S GROVE KALAMAZOO community High School, DAVENPORT Lee·s ouay Restaurant . N. Grant & Main. capltol Theatre , 330 w. Third . 3/ 10 Marr & Colton . Dally. 3/ 10 Moller-Wicks. Pertodlcally. 3/ 10 wurlltzer. Perlodlcally . state Theatre, 404 s. Burdick. 3/ 12 Barton. occaslonally . NEW JERSEY ELMHURST SIOUXCITY Munlctpal Auditorium , Gordon Drive. Elm Rink, Roosevelt Rd. & Route 83. LANSING Hybrid. Dally. 3/ 12 wurlltzer . occasionally. ASBURYPARK 4/ 24 Michigan Theatre, 215 s. Washington. convention Hall. 3/ 12 Barton . Sunday evenings. HINSDALE 3/ 7 Kllgen. occasionally . Hlnsdale Theatre, 20 E. First . Roaring Twenties . KANSAS 3/ 25 wurlltzer. Nlghtly . ATLANTIC CITY 3/ 21 Hybrid . Perlodlcally . convention Hall, JOLIET WICHITA MT. CLEMENS s. Mississippi & Pacific . Rlalto Sq. Theatre , 102 N. Chicago. Exhibition Hall, century II center. Macomb Theatre. 7 / 455 Mldmer-Losh . Rarely. 4/ 21 Barton . Saturday evenings . 4/ 42 wurlltzer . Often . 3/ 9 Kllgen . occasionally . 4/ 42 Klmball. occaslonallv .

FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 31 BOUNDBROOK Radio City Music Hall, Brook Theatre, Hamllton St. Rockefeller center . 2/ 4 wurlltzer . Saturday evenings. 4/ 58 wurlltzer . Dally except Thursday . ~___ OK_LA_H_O_M_A____ ~ ~__ s_o_u_T_H_D_A_KO_T_A_....,~ CINNAMINSON Radio City Studio, Rockefeller center . MUSKOGEE LEAD Cinnaminson High School. 3/ 14 Wurlitzer . Rarely. Muskogee Civic center. Homestake opera House. 3/ 17 wurlltzer. Perlodlc211y. United Palace, 175th st . 3/ 7 Robert Morton . Often . 2/ 5 wurntzer. occaslonally . 4/ 23 Robert Morton . Sundays. EATONTOWN OKLAHOMACITY Mahns Bros. Bicycle Shop. NORTHTONAWANDA Civic center Music Hall. 2/ 9 Robert Morton . occasionally . Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster . 4/ 15 Kllgen. Often . 3/ 19 wurlltzer . Often . TENNESSEE GLOUCESTERCITY TULSA King Theatre . ROCHESTER central High School. 2/ 7 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . Auditorium Theatre, 875 Main E. 4/ 46 Kllgen . Perlodlcally . CHATTANOOGA 4/ 22 wurlltzer. Monthly , Sept. - May. TIVOii Theatre, 709 Broad . MONTVALE Christ 's Chapel, oral Roberts Univ. 3/ 14 Wurlitzer . occaslonally . Montvale Roller Rink, Eisenhart Auditorium, 663 East Ave. 4/ 21 Wurlitzer. Often. Chestnut Ridge Road. 3/ 8 Wurlitzer . Perlodlcally . KNOXVILLE 2/ 8 Robert Morton . Tennessee Theatre , 604 s. Gay. Dally except Monday & Wednesday . SYRACUSE 3/ 13 wurntzer . Twice monthly . MIiis Bldg.I state Fairgrounds . OREGON NEWARK 3/ 11 Wurl tzer . Perlodlcally . MEMPHIS Casa ltallana , 985 s. orange Avenue . orpheum Theatre, 197 s. Main. UTICA COOSBAY 3/ 13 Wurlitzer . Sundays. 3/ 11 wurlltzer . Sundays, Sept. - May. Proctor High School , HIiton Ave. Egyptian Theatre . 4/ 18 Wurlitzer . Saturday evenings . OCEANGROVE 3/ 13 wurlltzer . occaslonally . ocean Grove Auditorium . WESTBURY PORTLAND 4/ 71 Hope-Jones. Perlodlcally . Westbury Theatre, Post Avenue . Alpenrose Dairy Pk., TEXAS 2/ 6 Mldmer-Losh . Often . 6149 SW Shattuck Road. PITMAN 2/ 5 Kimball. occaslonally . Broadway Theatre . AUSTIN 3/ 8 Kimball. Dally except Monday . Benson High School, 546 NE Twelfth . scampi 's Organ Palace. 3/ 18 Klmball. Perlodlcally . 3/ 11 Robert Morton . Dally. RAHWAY NORTH CAROLINA ~ ImperIaI Skating Rink, Rahway Theatre, 1601 Irving . @ Union & Madison . BEAUMONT 2/ 7 Wurlitzer. Often . 4/ 18 Wurlitzer . Dally except Monday. Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin . ELONCOLLEGE 3/ 8 Robert Morton . Often. SUMMIT war Memorial Gymnasium . Oaks Park Roller Rink, SESpok . New Hampshire House Restaurant. 3/ 12 wurntzer . Often . 4/ 40 wurlltzer . Dally. DALLAS 2/ 4 Klmball. Often . organ Grinder Pizza, 5015 SE82nd. Fine Arts Theatre, 6719 Snider Plaza. GREENSBORO 4/ 41 Wurlitzer. Nightly . 4/ 27 Hybrid . Perlodlcally. SURFCITY Caronna Theatre , 310 s. Greene. Surf City Hotel , Long Beach Island. 2/ 6 Robert Morton. Perlodlcally . Scottish Rite Temple, 709 SW 15th . Landmark Pipes & Pizza, 3/ 15 wurlltzer . Nlghtly, May - sept . 3/ 13 wurlltzer . Often . 6522 E. NW Highway . Masonic Temple . 3/ 11 Barton. Nightly . TRENTON 2/ 7 Wurlitzer. Often . SHERWOOD Pipe Organ Pizza, war Memorial Auditorium , Oriental Theatre. 362 Promenade Shopping center. w. Lafayette & WIison. 5/ 24 Marr & Colton . weekends. 3/ 21 Wurlitzer. Dally. 3/ 16 Moller . Perlodlcally . FORTWORTH WANAQUE NORTH DAKOTA Casa Manana Theatre, Suburblan Restaurant, Belvedere Ave. PENNSYLVANIA 3101 w . Lancaster . 3/ 17 Wurlitzer. Nightly , Wed. - sun . FARGO 3/ 11 wurlltzer. Often . Fargo Theatre. WESTWOOD 3/ 8 Wurlitzer . weekends . ALLENTOWN GARLAND Pascack Theatre . 19th street Theatre . Organ world Studio, 2/8 Wurlitzer. Perlodlcally . 3/ 7 Moller . Often . 2535 s. Garland Avenue . 4/ ? Hybrid. Often. DORMONT south HIiis Theatre, 3075 w . Liberty . HOUSTON OHIO 2/ 6 Wurlitzer . Often . Pipe Organ Pizza, 245 Mem. City Shopping center . DURYEA 3/ 13 Wurlitzer . Dally. NEW MEXICO AKRON The Cinema Club. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 s. Main. 3/ 27 Kimball. Nlghtly . Pipe Organ Pizza, 8539 Gulf Pkwy. 3/ 13 wurlltzer . Perlodlcally . 3/ 19 Wurlitzer . Dally. ROSWELL ERIE Pearson Auditorium , scooby 's Fun Factory, CINCINNATI Gannon College, 109 w . 64th . Greenspolnt Mall. N. Mexico MIiitary Institute. Emery Theatre , 1112 Walnut . 2 I 1o Tellers . Perlodlcally . 3/ 14 Hllgreen-Lane . Perlodlcally . 3/ 23 wurlltzer . weekends. 3/ 21 Wurlitzer . Dally. HERSHEY CLEVELAND Hershey community Theatre. Gray's Armory , 1234 Bolivar Road. 4/ 45 Aeollan-Sklnner . Perlodlcally. 3/ 13 Wurlitzer . Perlodlcally. INDIANA UTAH NEW YORK COLUMBUS Manos Theatre. Ohle Theatre, 39 E. State . 3/ 8 Robert Morton. Often . SALTLAKE CITY 4/ 20 Robert Morton . Often . The Organ Loft , 3331 Edison. BINGHAMTON st. Joseph Glrls Academy , KENNETTSQUARE 5/ 34 Wurlitzer . Saturday evenings . Broome center for Performing Arts . 331 E. Rich. Longwood Gardens. 4/ 24 Robert Morton . occaslonally . 2/ 7 Robert Morton. Perlodlcally . 4/ 169 Aeollan w / traps . Perlodlcally. Roberson center for Fine Arts , 30 Front . HAMILTON LANSDOWNE 3/ 17 Link. Monthly . Shady Nook Theatre-Restaurant , Lansdowne Theatre, Lansdowne Ave. VIRGINIA 879 MIiiviiie-Oxford Road. 3/ 8 Kimball. weekends. BROOKLYN 4/ 38 Wurlitzer . weekends . RICHMOND Long Island University , MARIETTA Marietta Theatre , 130 w. Market. Byrd Theatre, 2908 w. Carey. 385 Flatbush Avenue Ext. LORAIN 4/ 17 wurlltzer. Nlghtly. 4/ 26 wurlltzer . occasionally . Palace Theatre . 3/ 37 Wurlitzer-Page . Often . 3/ 11 Wurlitzer . occasionally . Mosque Auditorium , 6 N. Laurel. Walker Theatre. PHILADELPHIA 3/ 17 Wurlitzer . Often. 2/ 10 Wurlitzer . occasionally . MARION Wanamaker 's Store, 13th & Market. Palace Theatre . 6/ 469 Hybrid. Dally. CORNWALL-ON-HUDSON 3/ 10 Wurlitzer . Often . New York Mllltary Academy _ PHOENIXVILLE 4/ 30 Moller . Perlodlcally . MEDINA Colonlal Theatre . WASHINGTON 3 / 24 Kimball. weekends. ELMIRA county Administration Bulldlng. 3/ 6 Austin. occaslonally . Clemens center for Performing Arts, PITTSBURGH BELLEVUE State & Gray. OLMSTEADFALLS Keystone Oaks High School , Pizza & Pipes #3, sso 112th NE. 4/ 22 Marr & Colton . Perlodlcally . Lamplighter Inn, 7068 Columbia Road. 1000 MCNealy Road. 3/ 17 Wurlitzer . Dally. 2/ 10 wurlltzer . Often . LAKEPLACID 3/ 11 Klmball. Nlghtly except Monday . BELLINGHAM Palace Theatre. SPRINGFIELD Mt. Baker Theatre, commercial St. 3/ 8 Robert Morton. Rarely. state Theatre, 17 s. Fountain . 2110 Wurlitzer . Nightly . 3/7 wurlltzer . weekends . MINEOLA RHODE ISLAND BREMERTON Chamlnade High School. community Theatre . 3/ 11 Austin . Perlodlcally . WILMINGTON Wllmlngton College. PROVIDENCE 2/ 11 Hybrid. Often. NEW YORKCITY 2/ 7 Wicks. Rarely. Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway . Masonic Temple . Beacon Theatre , Broadway & 74th . 2/ 6 Wurlitzer. occasionally . 2/ 8 wurlltzer . occasionally . 4/ 19 Wurlitzer . Perlodlcally . WORTHINGTON Worthington High School, WOONSOCKET MT. VERNON Carnegie Hall Cinema, 883 7th Ave. 300 w. Granville . Stadium Theatre. Lincoln Theatre. 2/12 wurlltzer . weekly . 3/ 17 Wurlitzer . Perlodlcally . 2/ 8 wurlltzer . occaslonally. 2/7 Wurlitzer . occasionally .

32 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 OLYMPIA Olymplc Theatre, 506 s. Washington. 2/9 wurlltzer. occasionally. PULLMAN Physlcal sciences Bldg., wash. st. u. 2/7 Robert Morton . Perlodlcally. ~W:~ SEATTLE Haller Lake Improvement Club, 12579 Densmore. 3/ 8 Wurlitzer-Marr & Colton . Often . Paramount Theatre, Ninth & Pine. 4/ 20 Wurlitzer . occasionally . Pizza& Pipes #1, 100 N. 85th . ~W:~~~Jlt~ 3/ 17 wurlltzer . Nightly . Queen Anne High School, 215 Galer. 3/ 10 Klmball. Rarely. TACOMA Pizza & Pipes #2, 19th & Mildred. 3/ 17 Wurlitzer . Nlghtly. Temple Theatre, 49th St. Helens. 2/9 Kimball. occasionally . (i)Jlt~-~" VANCOUVER uncle Milt 's Pizza co. 3/ 18 Wurlitzer. Nlghtly . 111£1~ ~~Ci) WISCONSIN

BARABOO Al Ringling Theatre. PART II: 3/ 9 Barton. occasionally. MADISON AMPLIFIERS Madison Civic center. 3/14 Barton. Perlodlcally. MILWAUKEE Organ Piper Pizza, 4353 s. 108th . by Ron Musselman 3/ 28 Moller . Nlghtly except Monday. Pabst Theatre, 144 E. Wells. 4/ 20 Moller. Often . Next to loudspeakers, the most amplifier that could put out 25 to 40 Pipe organ Pizza #1, 620 w. Oklahoma 4/ 16 Hybrid. Dally. misunderstood link in the stereo honest watts was quite a hunk of Pipe organ Pizza# 2, Capita I Drive . component chain is the amplifier. equipment. Many home hi-fi Dally. This is particularly true with respect speakers were fed on 15 or 20 watts. Riverside Theatre, 116 w. Wisconsin Avenue. to reproducing the sound of a pipe These days, 100-watt amplifiers are 3/13 wurlltzer. occasionally . organ at reasonably life-like levels. both commonplace and affordable. While the power requirements stated @ CANADA ~ Misconception: Modern day loud­ above are valid, they are misleading speakers with extended bass re­ if not put into perspective. They re­ sponse are inefficient and very fer to peak or maximum power re­ @BRITISH COLUMBIA ~ power-hungry. So, if I buy a pair of quirements for reasonably loud lis­ VANCOUVER those low-efficiency acoustic suspen­ tening levels . . . which means for Organ Grinder Restaurant #2 . 3 / 12 wurlltzer-Hlnners . Dally. sion speaker systems (which de­ most of us with normal hearing. orpheum Theatre, 884 Granvllle . scribes all but one of the speakers Even with the least efficient speaker 3/ 13 Wurlitzer . Rarely. covered in the first part of this system (about ½ OJoefficiency com­ series), I'll have to invest in a big, ex­ pared with as much as 15% for large pensive amplifier to drive them. horn systems used in auditoriums), ONTARIO While this opinion amounts to an the average power draw runs some­ TORONTO exaggeration today, it was true to where between .5 watt to 4 or 5 watts. CasaLoma 1 Austin Ter. 4/ 18 Wurlitzer. Monthly, sept . - May. some extent back in the mid-l 950s However, you'll need all of that 40 or Organ Grinder Restaurant #1, when the first bookshelf-size acous­ 58 The Esplanade. 50 watts for big crescendos , cymbal 3/13 Hybrid . Nightly. tic suspension systems made their ap­ crashes, bass drum beats, and espe­ pearance. No larger than a micro­ cially those big pedal pipe rumblings wave oven, they could reproduce that make the wide, wavy grooves in fundamentals below 30 cps at least as better records where the bass end send your well as conventional systems the size hasn't been chopped off. So, yes, change of a refrigerator. The only drawback you will need an amplifier that puts of address to these diminutive marvels was that out a good 40 to 50 watts per channel to . . they required more power than their ... or more, depending on how loud predecessors. How much? Well, to you like your music. And if you have Lee Prater do justice to the king of instruments, a few records in your collection with ATOS Membership about 40 watts in a moderate-sized the rarely-recorded 16-30 cps (32' oc­ Office living room. Less demanding materi­ tave) sub-bass fundamentals and like P.O. Box 45 ~ al such as Sinatra with soft strings to listen at high levels, you 'll need to Falls Church, Virginia 22046 could get by on 25 watts. These are consider a high-power amp and modest requirements by current speakers in the category of the standards, but in those days, an AR-9s. Of course , the good news is

FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 TH EATRE ORGAN 33 that most people will be concerned chain saws will give a different re-· meters on its front panel. with frequencies down to 32 cps (16' sult. The separate preamp/power amp low C). Since fundamentals lower Misconception: It's worse to have combinations are usually incorpo­ than that are almost never found in "too much" amplifier for a given rated into higher priced systems recordings, much consideration speaker than too little. ($2,000-$5 ,000) and allow the buyer should be given this before paying a Most high quality loudspeakers more flexibility in selecting the fea­ considerable premium for a system being made today are quite rugged. tures he wants in the preamp and capability you may never need. With More than one small system with an matching it with the power amp of a medium-priced amplifier of about 8" woofer has been found to take the his choice. In some cases, the separ­ 50 watts per channel and a $400 pair full output of a 100-watt amp with­ ates are more carefully built, using of loudspeakers, you can get fairly out a sign of distress. In fact, when more select parts than the 2-in-1 "in­ impressive results down to around 25 distortion is encountered at high lis­ tegrated" amplifiers. cps at moderate levels. But obtaining tening levels, it's usually the ampli­ The integrated amp usually gives undiminished, clean output clear fier starting to clip off signal peaks as more watts-per-dollar than separates down to 16 cps is a rather expensive it's being forced to operate beyond because everything is on one chassis proposition, as we'll see a little later. its capability ... and not the and housed in one case instead of Misconception: A 100-watt ampli­ speakers. So it's not easy to have too two, and there is only one power sup­ fier will drive the same pair of much amp for the speakers. Even so, ply section rather than two . speakers twice as loud as a 50-watt sensible usage is a good practice so as The third configuration is the one amplifier. not to tempt fate. that will suit most people the best: a If a compact car with an 80 hp On the other hand, a low-powered receiver, consisting of the preampli­ engine can reach 85 mph, it's obvi­ amp used with larger speakers need­ fier, power amplifier, and an FM­ ous that just doubling the horse­ ing a middleweight amp might do AM tuner, all on one chassis. This power to 160 won't increase the top more than distort the sound with the popular format is the equivalent of a speed to a blinding 170 mph. And volume control turned up. If run high quality stereo radio, minus the that holds true with amplifier power hard enough, an overworked unit speakers. The savings in buying a re­ and loudness. If everything else is may produce a nasty type of distor­ ceiver are substantial. Compared held constant, a 100-watt amplifier tion that will burn out a tweeter with separate units of comparable will give a loudness increase of only 3 quicker than you can say "poof!" value, the tuner section of some re­ db over a 50-watt amp. It's an ap­ Pairing a budget amp with low-to­ ceivers is practically a gift. preciable gain, noticeable to even the medium efficiency speakers to save Now that we've covered the basics most casual listener, but far from be­ money is false economizing. Even at of amplifiers and what to expect, ing "twice as loud." However, that best, the speakers will not sound as let's examine some models currently extra 3 db can be very important in clean as they would with an amplifier available. In looking at several one area - headroom. Let's say you that would be loafing under the same medium price receivers and ampli­ listen at fairly loud levels with your conditions, and the highs tend to be fiers, three happy facts were un­ 50-watt amp and everything sounds dulled when a marginal amp is used. covered. First of all, the better full and natural until that big, fat Component-grade amplifiers are models in that range ($3 50-$500) 16-foot Tibia enters the scene. Then, available in different configurations. produce ample power for listening to the overall sound takes on a rough, You can purchase a separate ''pre­ pipe organ recordings at reasonably muddy quality, and if pushed too amplifier'' and ''power amplifier'' realistic levels in a typical listening hard, develops a buzzing raspiness or and combine them to form the com­ room. If your living or family room throbbing sound. The amplifier is plete amplifier. The preamp section encloses from 2,400 cubic feet (15' x telling you it's running out of steam. contains the lower level amplifica­ 20' with an 8' ceiling) to about 3,500 So before the protection circuits shut tion circuitry to raise the level of the cubic feet of space, 40 to 50 watts per the whole thing down, you back off "weak" program sources (phono, channel should be adequate, as long the volume control, and the distor­ tuner, tape deck) to drive the final as you don't demand plaster-crack­ tion goes away ... but so does the stages of the power section. It also ing loudness. Secondly, the least ex­ "fullness." The sense of space seems contains a special phono preamp to pensive receiver's distortion figures to recede into the speakers. RX? A increase the level of signal (only a (within its output capabilities) com­ 150-watt amplifier that would few thousandths of a volt) coming pared favorably with the more ex­ handle those bass peaks and allow from the magnetic pickup of the pensive units. The differences tend the volume control to be kept at the turntable arm. And the preamplifier to be more measurable than audible . setting where things really "bloom." includes volume and tone controls as And third, many of the models could Even though this may sound like a well as the usual input selector switch be purchased at discount stores for lot of power, large acoustic suspen­ for tuner, tape deck, etc. as much as 300Jooff the list price. As sion speakers used in a good-sized The power amplifier section takes an example, the Technics SA-404 (a room can soak up a lot of amplifier the slightly amplified signal of the receiver I would strongly recom­ power and sound "big" and "life­ preamp and boosts it up to a much mend for systems under $1,000) has size" ... but not loud or blatant, higher wattage. This larger facsimile a list price of $350, which is what especially with a good recording of a of the original signal has the neces­ many stereo shops sell it for. And it's smooth, refined organ in a large the­ sary power to drive the loudspeaker. an excellent value even at the list atre. Of course, recordings of elec­ The power amp usually sports little price, delivering a total of 100 watts tric guitars that sound like amplified more than a power switch or pair of with a total harmonic distortion

34 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 (THD) of just .040Jo(any THD figure a 5-band graphic equalizer, which about I /5th of a cubic foot, this below .1 OJois quite good). I walked amounts to a much more flexible ver­ small amp is rated at a potent 402 into a discount store and saw that sion of the tone controls usually watts with a THD of .050Jo. It fea­ same receiver tagged at just $250. found on amplifiers. Marantz has al­ tures sophisticated protection cir­ Another Technics receiver, the ways been very conservative when it cuitry that makes it just about im­ 80-watt SA-303, carried the list price comes to power claims, so this unit possible to damage either the ampli­ of $290 at one store, but was offered may produce a much greater output fier or the speakers it drives, even at a discount store for only $200. It than its rating indicates. List is $330. deliberately. The M-400, which has features a solid amp section claiming Kenwoods KA-80 is a cleanly­ broken new ground in the power a THD figure of .040Jo, but I would styled integrated delivering 48 watts amp cost/performance ratio, is an opt for spending another $50 on the per channel with a THD figure of extraordinary value at less than greater reserve of the SA-404. . 020Jo. With excellent overall specifi­ $350 . Pioneer is another company with cations and advanced circuit design, Similar in size and performance several excellent receivers. Its model this $300 unit is a top contender in characteristics to the M-400 is the SX-3700 puts out 45 watts a channel the medium power class. Adcom GFA-1. Rated at 400 watts, (90 total) and claims a THD of .020Jo. For a cost-is-no-object system to it, too, is worthy of the finest as­ It lists for $375, but some dis­ be played at fairly high levels in a sociated components. Priced at counters sell it for around $280. It large room over 3,500 cubic feet, $400. boasts features like "Fluroscan" separate preamp/power amps For even more reserve power, the power output meters and digital should be considered. The headroom Phase Linear 700 Series II can supply tuner readouts, niceties that are be­ requirements of such a setup can 720 watts total with a THD of .090Jo. ginning to show up on many leave even a 200-watt receiver gasp­ It sells for $1,000. Overshadowing receivers. Extras like that are fun to ing for breath if pedal fundamentals just about any other amplifier in play with, but you may not want to to 30 cps and below are included. terms of maximum power output is pay extra for a host of gadgets that Preamps generally range in price the Phase Linear D-500, Series II. spur significant extra cost. In this from $300 to around $2,000. The big This powerhouse puts out a stagger­ case they don't appear to, but be bargain of the bunch is the Hafler ing 1,000 watts+ at .090JoTHD. The aware of nonperformance features DH-101. It's a well made no-frills price is $1,600. It will easily drive any when weighing value against price. piece of gear with top-drawer per­ loudspeaker in the largest home in­ Another excellent offering from Pio­ formance; THD is .001 OJoand its cir­ stallation with power to spare. If neer is their SX-3800 with a total of cuitry is exceptionally quiet. Al­ used with ultra-wide range speakers 120 watts and an exceptionally low though it outperforms a ''prestige'' with considerable power handling THD of .0050/o. This large receiver preamp that sells for well over capacity, the D-500 will provide offers refinements such as a dimmer­ $1,500, the DH-101 will set you back sound pressure levels that'll practi­ brightener for the radio dial. A good less than $300. And if you're a kit cally clean the drapes and rearrange value at its list of $500, it is widely builder, the DH-101 is an even better the furniture. Of course, no one in a discounted for $380. And for those deal in kit form at less than $200. sane state of mind would listen to of you considering something like a Another preamp that must be such high levels continuously, but pair of AR-9's (See Part 1: The mentioned in passing is the Carver the reserve power of this component Loudspeaker), the Pioneer SX-3900 C-4000. This incredible device is and others in the high power league is will crank out 240 watts with equally loaded with features far too there when needed. And when the in­ low distortion. While it lists for numerous to go into here, but we strument being listened to covers $800, I found a store selling it for less must point out its most outstanding everything from a barely-audible than $600. If you have earmarked feature: sonic holography. This new Aeoline to a thunderous large-scale something in the neighborhood of development does seemingly impos­ 32' Diaphone, this kind of capability $650 for a receiver, the Nikko sible things with a normal 2-speaker can make a noticeable improvement NR-1219 supplies a full 200 watts stereo setup. Instruments don't just over lower-powered amplifiers. and claims a THD of .030Jo. A very issue from the speakers themselves, In this article, we've covered the flexible and complete unit, it's but from in back of, to the sides of, full range of amplifiers the theatre loaded with features. and in front of them. With a care­ organ enthusiast would need for any Sony has always built excellent re­ fully-miked theatre organ recording, system; from a modest (but very high ceivers, and their model STR-V45 is this preamp works wonders in quality) $750 rig to a $5,000 + sky-is­ one worth including in your audi­ heightening the sense of immediacy. the-limit audio fantasy. The best tions. Its output is 80 watts minimum The illusion of space it creates makes products in every price level can be with a THD of .040Jo.The list price is many systems without it sound justified, but one thing will become $420. somewhat constricted. The C-4000 clear as you begin to shop around If an integrated amplifier or pre­ sells for $867. and listen: beyond a certain dollar amp/power amp combination is be­ While the higher output amps level, every additional dollar buys ing considered, the field is smaller, don't come cheap, two models now less improvement. but still offers many choices. Typical on the market are quite reasonably­ of medium power integrated amps is priced in view of their performance. NEXT: Evaluating Loudspeakers. the Marantz PM-500, rated at 100 The Carver M-400 would make an NOTE: All models, descriptions watts with a low THD of .0250/o. It ideal companion to the C-4000 or the and prices are the latest available as has several useful features, including Hafler preamp. Occupying only of fall/winter 1980. □

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 35 Maria Kumagai was introduced. She ture, he presented slides of his recent was barely able to reach the pedals of trip to France and Belgium to the the beautiful Rogers Trio, and tune of "April in Paris." CHICIIDweighs so little that the bench had to Across town, fighting the blustery be taped to the floor to keep it from winds, we reached the Civic Opera sliding away from the organ. She ad­ House, where, in the setting of the mits she does not speak English too final scene of the masked ball, 11111111111well, but she communicates fluently Walter Strony again thrilled his audi­ by Joseph F. Sonntag when she plays the organ, as attested ence with his versatility at the 3/50 to by the standing ovation she re­ E. M. Skinner Opera House Organ. So few ... did so much ... for ceived at the end of her performance. Then, back to the hotel for a boun­ so many, is the story of approximate­ The organ enthusiasts began as­ tiful and delicious brunch. There ly twenty dedicated and hard-work­ sembling Sunday morning before were oft-repeated expressions of ing CATOE members who created 7:30 at the Chicago Theatre to hear pleasure and delight with the the "Chicago Week ender." The Dennis James play this famous or­ "Weekender" as we bid adieu to our "Weekender" began on a damp cold gan. Typical of his innovative na- guests. □ Friday evening with the attendees be­ ing bused to the Scottish Rite Cathe­ dral to hear Devon Hollingsworth play the three-manual E & G Hook tracker organ of 46 ranks. Devon was ably assisted by his wife and a friend, who pushed and pulled the stops, allowing Devon free to con­ centrate on his performance. This organ was a bit unusual to be fea­ tured in a theatre organ convention. About midnight, the organ enthu­ eHAPTERNOTE~ siasts braved the elements to walk several blocks to the Oriental Thea­ tre to enjoy the distinctive organ styl­ ing of Rob Calcaterra. In spite of some problems in the theatre, Rob Sunday matinees by Cecil Whitmire, presented a diversified and entertain­ Let us know what's Barry Norris and Billy Evans. A lot ing program. This may have been the happening in YOUR Chapter! of interest was shown in the organ and many people were thrilled again last concert of this magnificent or­ Send Photos and News to: gan at the Oriental Theatre as the by its playing. They also learned that GEORGE THOMPSON theatre is to be closed at the end of P.O. BOX 1314 the Alabama Theatre is still a beauti­ 1980. SALINAS . CALIFORNIA 93902 ful place. The series may be repeated Early Saturday morning, the con­ in the Spring. ventioneers were bused to Maine Deadlines The chapter had its regular meet­ North High School to hear an extra­ Jan . 1st . for Feb ./ Mar . ing November 9th and was enter­ ordinary happening. Walter Strony, Mar . 1st . for Apr ./ May tained by a very nice program by May 1st . for June / July CATOE's own prodigy, performed July 1st . for Aug ./ Sept . Barry Norris. Barry was on the way at CATOE's own three-manual Sept . 1st . for Oct ./ Nov . to being an all classical organist until Wurlitzer organ. Walter grew up in N o v . 1st . for Dec .I .Jan . he heard the Wurlitzer. He got CA TOE and we are justifiably proud hooked. He has caught on fast and of his accomplishments. now plays the theatre style very well. Traveling further north, we ar­ December 7th was not our regular rived at St. Marys of the Lake Semi­ ALABAMA meeting time, however, we found nary to be entertained and delighted Cecil and Linda Whitmire have that Walt Winn would come from with the youngest of our artists, moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. Atlanta to play for us on that date so Lance Luce. It was a hectic weekend They wrote this column, and I miss we moved the meeting date up a for Lance. He flew in on Friday, them already. We wish them the best week. Walt and Larry Donaldson practiced several hours and flew of success at the new job and loca­ spent most of the night at the Ala­ back to Michigan. He flew in Satur­ tion. bama setting the presets and making day morning for his performance The Cinema Unlimited Series some adjustments to the organ. Walt and left immediately to fly home. In came to an end December 10th at the was still awake enough to give us a spite of the pressure, he thrilled and Alabama Theatre. This was a show­ magnificent concert the next morn­ delighted his audience. ing of some of the old classic movies ing. His program was full of wit and Then it was back to the hotel for a such as Show Boat and Casablanca. humor as well as excellent organ couple of hours of relaxation before The organ was played for thirty playing. We found that Bob Van the banquet. Following the delicious minutes before every evening show Camp was with the group from At­ banquet, the charming and tiny and on Wednesday, Saturday and lanta and we persuaded him to play a

36 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 few numbers. chapter officers were elected for the ings. He has been playing this partic­ It was election time at this meeting coming year. Because of the on­ ular instrument since 1955. This de­ and with the exception of the chair­ going project concerning the organ votion to this organ is outstanding in man, all officers were recycled. Lin­ for the Tampa Theatre, and a that Dr. Landon's home is in Ken­ da got out of being reelected by leav­ general feeling that the present group tucky and he travels to Anderson ing town. Sam Troutman, Jr., is now of officers have done a very fine job, each week to play the organ. Follow­ chairman; Sam Troutman, Sr., vice it was felt that they should continue ing his concert, the group held a sing­ chairman; and Stella O'Neal, in their same capacities for 1981. along to his accompaniment and to secretary /treasurer. Board members Charles Stanford, chairman; Earl close his part of the program Dr. are Larry Donaldson, Ralph Wiltse, vice chairman; Winona Sulli­ Landon played a sacred song. From Ferguson, Lloyd Smith and Lee van, secretary; and Jean Wiltse, trea­ the theatre, he went on to his church Aured. surer. Also discussed were upcoming to care for his flock, being also a SAM TROUTMAN, SR. activities, such as the "Return to the minister. 20s," scheduled for January at the Following the business meeting, BEEHIVE Tampa Theatre, and an upcoming Mr. Carlton Smith played several concert by Chairman Charles Stan­ numbers on the Page organ. This Chapter members working on the ford in February at the J. Burns Piz­ theatre is also in good shape and is organ restoration crew at the Capitol za and Pipes. Charles is the staff or­ continually being improved by Mr. Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah, ganist at this Tampa landmark Carlton Smith, Leives Hodson, and took a few days off, as our regular pizzeria and a performance by him Bob Dunn. The chapter is indeed days fell on Christmas and New on this 3/25 Mighty Wurlitzer prom­ fortunate to have access to such an Year's Day. Work on the 2/10 Wur­ ises to indeed be a special treat. The outstanding theatre and organ. litzer (soon to be 11 ranks) installed restaurant is located on Fowler Members, friends and guests met in 1927 is progressing all too slowly, Avenue, just off 1-75, and is the site at 9:00 a.m. on December 7th in the if you query the personnel involved. for the recent concert by Cathy auditorium of Manual High School Major projects include rewinding Hoffman. in Indianapolis. Here, following the and reorganizing the crowded Finally, it is with sadness we an­ business meeting, we were enter­ chamber to make room for the addi­ nounce the death of Donald Cole, a tained by one of our members, Bee tion of a new Trumpet rank sched­ member who resided at 308 Club Butler, accompanied by her friend, uled for delivery next September. Wildwood in Hudson, Florida, Myrta Tilson. Their program started The console has been refinished and 33568. He and his wife Alleen, as a twin piano concert but de­ magnetic reed switches have been in­ moved to Central Florida in Novem­ veloped into piano-organ duet with stalled in lieu of the original pneu­ ber, 1979. Prior to coming to Bee Butler playing the Manual High matic switches. New tabs have been Florida, they had been active in the organ, a Louisville Uniphone. This installed, as required, and the Alabama Chapter in Birmingham. was an outstanding performance, manuals recovered and rebuilt. Two Mr. and Mrs. Cole recently cele­ featuring two accomplished musi­ additional tremulant units, copying brated their 39th Wedding Anniver­ cians. the originals, have been constructed sary. MARY LOU HARRELL by chapter members. We hope that the coming year Mountain Bell Telephone and brings happiness and peace of mind Western Electric Company donated to our many friends in the many CENTRAL OHIO surplus cable and terminal blocks chapters around the country and to November was a busy month with which have been installed and those involved in the ATOS. 4 out of 5 available weekends filled "rung-out" by members of the Tele­ JOHN OTTERSON by organ activities. On Sunday, phone Pioneers Club. This will per­ November 2nd, we were guests at an mit the removal, when required, of open house with Musical Offerings, the console from the stage area to CENTRAL INDIANA Inc., hosted by owners and COTOS storage, when necessitated by stage On a warm Sunday morning, No­ members Craig Jaynes and Steve productions requiring full use of the vember 9th, chapter members, Fenters. Musical Offerings, Inc. is stage. guests, and friends rode northeast the Columbus dealership for CLARENCE E. BRIGGS for about 30 miles to Anderson, Ind _. Rodgers Organs. A fine afternoon of Here they visited the Paramount prepared and spontaneous entertain­ CENTRAL FLORIDA Theatre and heard their Page organ. ment ably demonstrated the capabil­ Because of the holiday season, This is an original 1929 installation ity of our COTOS organists and of work on the Wurlitzer for the Tampa that was overhauled in 1964-65 and both classical and theatre style Theatre eased off somewhat, but has again restored in the early 1970's. It Rodgers organs. Craig Jaynes and now resumed its former activity. is presently six ranks. Ruth Shaw presented a mini-concert A very pleasant Christmas party Prior to our meeting, Dr. John of solos culminating in a duet of a picnic was held on December 14th at Landon, educator and clergyman, theatre and a classical Rodgers or­ the home of Ed and Winona Sullivan presented a musical program of 1929 gan. Of particular intrigue to many in Tampa. Winona is our secretary. selections. Dr. Landon is also well members was the Pipe Augmented A nice turn-out of members were known for his studies of theatre pipe Cabinet Organ which combines elec­ present. A short business meeting organ through his books, articles, tronic stops with wind-driven pipes. was held, and as part of the business, lectures, performances and record- Activities continued with the regu-

FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 37 well-populated auditorium rewarded sound while dealing with limitation his efforts with thunderous ap­ of space and/ or money. plause. A photo display and infor­ Step two of the progressive open mation table was on the mezzanine house was St. Michael's Church in of the theatre to inform the audience Worthington, Ohio, where Mr. about COTOS, ATOS and theatre Chapman tested the capacity of a organs in general. Through the ef­ Rodgers 850 all-electronic Classic forts of Bob and Howard Shaw and Organ. The church has three seconds Joanne Lough er we gained several of reverb and with Mr. Chapman's new members as a result of this dis­ skill, the quality of the installation play. and the sheer size of the facility, even Members had an additional op­ a highly-trained ear would have been portunity to enjoy the versatility of hard pressed to say that there were Keith Chapman's repertoire when not pipes in those chambers. Roger Garrett at the 3/ 10 Wurlitzer , Palace Theatre , Musical Offerings again hosted an The final stop was at the Musical Marion , Ohio dur ing his public concert in Novembe r. (Photo s by Bob Clark) open house. Sunday, November Offerings studio where Craig Jaynes 23rd, saw COTOS and American and Steve Fenters hosted a buff et. lar monthly meeting on Sunday, No­ Guild of Organists members partici­ We were again entertained by Keith vember 16th, at the Palace Theatre in pating in a progressive open house Chapman playing various organs in Marion, Ohio. A business meeting presented by Craig Jaynes and Steve a variety of styles. For the approxi­ with about 30 members present pre­ Fenters with Keith Chapman as mo­ mately 60 COTOS and AGO c,eded group attendance at a public bile guest organist. The first stop was members in attendance it was a theatre organ concert with Roger at the Seminarians' Chapel at wonderful day of beautiful organs, Garrett, Central Ohio's favorite the­ Josephinum College where Musical skillful musicianship and good atre organist. Dr. John Polsley, Offerings had recently completed the fellowship. COTOS President, announced a installation of a Rodgers 205 Pipe Thanksgiving weekend found sev­ $500.00 gift from Emcorp Founda­ Augmented Cabinet Organ. Keith eral members in the Windy City for tion to the organ fund for continua­ demonstrated the versatility of the the "Chicago Weekender" Regional tion of restoration on the chapter's instrument which so ably fits the cir­ Convention. 4/22 Wurlitzer at Worthington High cumstance of desiring pipe organ The finale of 1980 was the annual School. A small but enthusiastic au­ dience greeted Mr. Garrett in his premier performance at the Palace. His sterling expertise at the 3/ 10 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ brought rounds of applause from an appre­ ciative audience. A special treat following the con­ cert was the opportunity to dine with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Yanatell and Mr. and Mrs . Charles Wimple, of the Wurlitzer maintenance squad, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Garrett. The majority of the membership in atten­ dance stayed for dinner and had a most enjoyable time. A very busy and pleasant weekend for members surrounded the talents of Keith Chapman on November 22nd and 23rd. On Saturday morn­ ing, Keith, his wife, Sally, and Den­ nis James were interviewed on WOSU-FM. The hour-long broad­ cast of discussion and music (por­ tions of Mr. Chapman's albums) gave significant insight into Keith's musical background and philoso­ phies. Saturday evening saw Keith at the Ohio Theatre's 4/20 Robert Morton for a mixed concert of classical and popular selections. His vibrant rep­ artee between numbers was nearly as enjoyable as his outstanding skill. A Keith Chapman at th e4/ 20 Robert Morton . (Photos b y Bob Clark )

38 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 the presence of several Dairyland Dr. and Mrs. Noel Kerr at their friends. Essex, Conn., home where a unique Our Christmas social was at Christ 4/ l 7 Marr & Colton theatre pipe or­ Church in Oakbrook, Ill., with gan is installed. This fine installation Devon Hollingsworth at the console was just recently completed and the of the 4/55 (plus) Austin. Devon is result is pleasing in all respects. organist and choir director at the Open console was the order of the church and he presented a beautiful afternoon and was followed by din­ holiday program plus carols and ner. hymn singing. Devon and wife Carol The evening schedule began with furnished refreshments to the over the election of officers for 1981, 100 present. which are: Norman Ray, chairman; Harry Koenig gave a grand con­ Paul Plainer, vice chairman; Bert cert November 1st in Bella Vista, Rankin, treasurer; Lynn Price, sec­ Ark., at their Riordan Hall. This was retary; and Joe Graif, program for several organ clubs of the area chairman. and arrangements were made by Following business matters, former CATOE Chairman Russ Chairman Norman Ray turned the Joseph. Active Tom Hardman of meeting over to Program Chairman Rogers, Ark., was very helpful with Joe Graif. Joe introduced to us the this concert and is also a CATOE featured artist for the concert por­ member . Harry Koenig really gets tion of the evening - none other Lois Hays during her mini -concert for the Christmas around as he gave a concert for the than Joe Graif. Joe proceeded to Party at the Ohio Theatre . (Photos by Bob Clark) Cedar Rapids Chapter in mid­ play a thoroughly planned program. December. His organ disc, wherein His selections were ordered in groups Christmas party at the Ohio Theatre. he soloed on DTOC's beautiful - a "love group," a "Latin group," Sunday evening, December 7th, organ, is in its second "printing." a "Gypsy group," a "motion picture found 60 members and guests Harry's performing is very well group,'' plus miscellaneous num­ gathered in the auditorium for a liked. bers. mini-concert by Lois Hays followed Regretfully, we tell you of the For an encore Joe played his own by open console that went on for passing of Anne Barry, wife of Bill composition, "I Love the Theatre," over two hours. The use of the 4/20 Barry. Bill has been crew chief of the a piece that has brought him compe­ Robert Morton was the kind gift of Downers Grove High School organ tition awards. owners Carlos Parker and Tom since its installation. Anne was a On November 15th and 16th that Hamilton. The use of the Ohio busy and amiable person and very grand statesman of the console, Lee Theatre was a gift of the Columbus active in several groups. She will be Erwin, occupied the console bench at Association for the Performing greatly missed. Our condolences to the Thomaston Opera House organ. Arts. Throughout the evening there Bill and family. We knew from Lee's previous con­ was a plethora of delicious holiday Many conventioneers will remem­ certs that we were in for a program goodies available in the Batelle ber Carl Anderson and his wife from a rich store of music from all Room on the mezzanine. Geraldine. We are deeply sorry to in­ the musical arts. We heard selections Thanks to an enthusiastic and form you that Carl passed away sud­ from the Beatles, Scott Joplin, growing membership, 1980 was a denly. He was on hand at almost all Broadway, and the silver screen, all wonderful year with great hopes for CATOE functions with his camera. enhanced with the arranging and bigger and better things in '81. Through the years, Carl was a par­ rendition of Lee Erwin. BOB AND PATTI CLARK ticipant in many professional and A special feature of the second civic groups in addition to his theatre half of the program was the silent CHICAGO AREA organ interests. We extend our sym­ movie short, The Scarecrow, with The renewal of friendships and pathy to Geraldine and family. Buster Keaton, and organ accom­ greetings of new and familiar faces Our 1981 program is taking form paniment by Lee. Lee's film scores was one of the highlights of our and one event will be Gaylord Carter for silent pictures have won him dis­ Thanksgiving Weekender. We of and "Son of the Shiek" at the Civic tinctive acclaim, and this was a not­ CATOE greatly appreciate the atten­ Opera House, May 1st. On June able example. dance of the 289 from 26 states and 13th, Jack Olander will preside at the It is a pleasure, indeed, to report Canada who were present and the console at Maine North High School that work on our organ installation 302 at the banquet. (Editors Note: in a grand finale program as this at the Shelton (CT) high school has See complete report on page 36.) school is scheduled to close. been accelerated and we now antici­ We had a nice treat at our ALMER BROSTROM pate speaking pipes in 1981. This has November social and business meet­ been a long, arduous undertaking by ing at Des Plaines Maine North High a dedicated, but understaffed group School where Gary Hansen from CONNECTICUT VALLEY and it is heartening to see their untir­ Milwaukee was our soloist. All of us Our last meeting of the year, on ing effort augmented in good loved his program of many interest­ November 8th, was a fitting grand fashion. ing melodies. We were honored by finale to 1980. We were hosted by Coming attractions at Thomaston

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 39 include Don Thompson, March 21st ments of project chairman Fred Christmas present by a repeat gra­ and 22nd, and Hector Olivera, May Wolfgram, the organ was recently cious invitation to the spacious Gro­ 16th and 17th. Information and used at a large Christmas party given ton home of Sarah and Garrett tickets are available via stamped by the Shriners. Gary Hanson again Shanklin on December 14th. Busi­ envelope from Concert Tickets, Box did the honors at the console. Many ness before pleasure as Royal called 426, Seymour, CT 06483; telephone thanks to Fred and Gary for this ex­ the meeting to order presenting the (203) 888-9696. tra effort at this busy time of year! chapter banner and a wooden stop­ WALLACE F. POWERS Chapter member Perry Petta is the per (badge of office) to incoming featured organist at the newly­ Chairman Bill Carpenter, then ad­ DAIRYLAND opened Pied Piper Restaurant in journed. Our annual membership meeting Green Bay, Wisconsin. We wish Our host welcomed all present was held on December 7th at Pipe both Perry and the Pied Piper's man­ then introduced our guest organist, Organ Pizza-North. Bylaw revisions agement the best of everything, and M/Sgt. Lou Hurvitz, who came and the election of officers high­ hope they will bring enjoyable thea­ from Washington, D.C. for us. Lou, lighted the agenda. Newly-elected tre organ music to the Green Bay who studied under Ashley Miller and chapter officers are: Jeffrey Prod, area for a long time to come! Lee Erwin, opened "With a Song in chairman ·; George Larson, vice CARRIE NELSON PROD My Heart,'' of which he had many chairman; Gordon Schwache, secre­ that afternoon. His affinity with tary; and Bob Leutner, treasurer. EASTERN MASS. T. 0. came through immediately Newly-elected members of the board Ashley Miller, a name which con­ with his easy style and tonal colora­ of directors are Diane Jones and jures up the magical sounds of the tions on this smooth 2/12 Wurlitzer. Gary Hanson. Returning to the Radio City Music Hall Wurlitzer, Besides seasonal numbers, his 15 board are Rick Johnson and Bill again made musical harmony at our selection program included some Campbell. John Scott, for many Stoneham Town Hall Fall concert, Kern, Gershwin, a light semi­ years our hard-working secretary, November 15th. A few moments for classical and a novelty to show off was forced to step down due to announcements, a very short busi­ the tuned percussions. The Mason health problems. We would like to ness meeting and then Chairman and Hamlin Ampico baby grand thank him and outgoing chairman Royal Schweiger and Concert Chair­ piano was also used most effectively Greg Filardo for all they have con­ man Tim Holloran introduced our and in memory of the late Conduc­ tributed to DTOS. guest. The always appealing sounds tor, Arthur Fiedler, of the Boston After the meeting, POP staff of this 2/14 Wurlitzer were first Pops, our guest played "Jalousie." organist Don Springer played a short heard with an authoritative posthorn This group's recording of this selec­ program which was followed by an fanfare opening to a lively ''On a tion was the first by a symphony or­ open console session. The restaurant Wonderful Day like Today.'' The re­ chestra to sell over 1,000,000 copies. sports a new 3-manual Kimball con­ sponse of the large audience signaled Audience reaction was so appre~ sole, and for many it was their first a wonderful evening ahead. ciative throughout Hurvitz's flaw­ chance to see and play it. Many Ashley, veteran showman that he less performance that an encore was thanks to Jim DeLuca for opening is, presented a good mix of show a must. In true T.O. style, Lou con~ his lovely pizzery to us! tunes which come off so well on a eluded with a lively medley from Our November concert at the Ava­ theatre organ. A sprinkling of light Showboat. lon Theatre was quite successful. We classics were programmed, also, live­ Garrett gave us a demonstration were especially heartened by the ly Latin and rhythm numbers, some of the Ampico piano roll player with number of families able to attend be­ slow moody nostalgia and even one an unknown, but pleasant "Ding cause of the Sunday afternoon time of his own whose tempo matched its Ding.'' Open console next with slot. title, ''Jet Stream.'' many keeping the pipes singing and The Theatre Guild in Racine was Out artist recalled by name some unusually good music was made on the sight of our December 21st of the T.O. greats of the past, gave both the organ and piano, some in social. Members of the Theatre credit to those whose labor brought duets. The blower was still going Guild, as well as our own members, this Wurlitzer to such good voice and nonstop after over 5 hours as we re- were invited to hear the recently­ urged us all to support the instru­ 1uctantly bid our hospitable hosts completed 2/7 Wurlitzer for the first ment and the younger organists to adieu. Theatre organ lives! time. Pipe Organ Pizza staff organist keep it alive. STANLEY C. GARNISS Gary Hanson played a lovely pro­ A Miller highlight was the always gram despite having the lights turned popular sing-along with expert ac­ GARDEN STATE out on him and electric company re­ companiment and an early silent The chapter was both privileged pairmen running around trying to comedy, Muddled in Mud. and proud to host another concert correct power supply problems. We With the final notes of Ashley's series at the Trenton War Memorial. hope to have a dedication concert prepared concert came instant audi­ The War Memorial houses the spec­ soon and that the organ will see a lot ence approval by standing enthusi­ tacular 3/17 Moller (formally of the of use both by us and the Theatre astic applause. Our reward, a long Lincoln Theatre). Ashley Miller, as­ Guild. medley ending with " 'S' Wonder­ sisted by trumpeter Joe Scanella, Work is progressing slowly, but ful," which so aptly described those opened this year's concert season. steadily, on the Riverside Theatre great sounds! Ashley and the Trenton Moller are Wurlitzer. Through the arrange- EMCA TOS received an early old friends. Not only did Ashley re-

40 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 dedicate the Moller after it's restora­ other from a theatre in Selma, Ala. 450-strong audience returned to en­ tion, but he also made the initial re­ Of course they have been completely joy the very fine singing of Welsh cording of the instrument. redone. Dr. Rhea then finished the tenor Alun Davies accompanied at Although not part of Garden key cheek frames in walnut to match the Wurlitzer by Byron Jones. State's planned programs, the chap­ the trim around his already com­ Returning to the theme of youth ter was pleased to hear Lowell Ayars pleted pedal assembly. All of it beau­ that has permeated so much of the at a Sunday morning concert in ty and perfection. Oh, to hear it activities of our chapter brought the "ill-fated" Rahway Theatre. play! Pauline Dixon (winner of our first Lowell, Organist of the Year, de­ When the Saenger Theatre held a Young Theatre Organist of the Year lighted the audience with a program "bash" fot donors to the campaign competition) to the console. She was of standards. The audience re­ to restore the theatre, Walter Smith then followed by the most welcome sponded to Lowell's old favorites arranged a most effective display appearance of northern organ star with a standing ovation. He was showing the organ, plans for expan­ who is now the highly­ again the featured artist at the Tren­ sion and a basket for donations. We popular presenter of our famed ton War Memorial Christmas Con­ netted about $200. weekly radio programme The Or­ cert. Lowell's festive music was Our chairman, Tom Helms, is ganist Entertains - initiated more made more exciting by his use of un­ studying at T.C.U. in Ft. Worth, as than a decade ago by Robin Rich­ usual and interesting registrations. we continue to work here in Pensa­ mond. Thus was the great broadcast­ Many of our members gathered at cola. We expect him home for the ing heritage of the State Wurlitzer re­ the Rahway Theatre for an ''open to holidays and while he is here we will echoed. Back came the Peggy O'Far­ the public" Halloween ''Spooktack­ hold election of officers for the com­ rell School to re-enact their colourful ular." Although this event was spon­ ing year. "London in the 1920s" song and sored by Rahway Landmarks, Inc. DOROTHY ST AND LEY dance presentation, which was rap­ and not the chapter, Don Kinnier turously received. Following this, and the 2/7 Wurlitzer were featured. Len Rawle came to the console to Don skillfully accompanied Nos­ LONDON AND present a nostalgic sign-off with SOUTH OF ENGLAND ! erafltu; the original silent version of "full screeh' j slides made by John Dracula. The intervening three months Sharp. This included the signature The annual Christmas party, a since the London Convention have tunes of the original resident organ­ warm, festive and musical event, was brought a mixture of both bad and ists: Rudy Lewis (1940-45); Terence held at Immaculate Conception good news to our chapter. Casey (1945-47); Bobby Pagan Seminary which is the former Mac~ The bad news was the closure, dur­ (1948-51); Louis Mordish (1951-53); Millan estate. Not only does this ing September, of the main and a musical tribute to Mr. Bill turn-of-the-century mansion house auditorium of the Gaumont State Weir, manager and star showman at several ghosts; but also an enchant­ Kilburn in Northwest London, our the Gaumont State between 1966 and ing 2/19 Aeolian organ. The Aeolian prime concert venue for the past 1980. Lert ultimately took the con­ also boasts a roll playing device three years, and thus denying the sole down to the turntable lift to the which has recently been restored by continued use of the famous and strains of the most famous musical three of our members. While some much-loved 4/16 ''Torch" Wurlit­ signature of them all: "I've Got to chapter members enjoyed refresh­ zer there. Sing a Torch Song,;' in honour of ments and the festive surroundings, However, with only three weeks in the great Sidney Torch who was the others enjoyed playing the organ and which to plan, we mounted a special Opener and first resident organist at registering the rolls. The Christmas final event entitled '' A Tribute to the the Gaumont State from 1937-1940. party concluded with a short concert Gaumont State'' not only as an ap­ Finally, with all the artistes on stage and a silent film accompanied by preciation of the long years of enjoy­ and the Childrens' School on the or­ David Kopp. ment of the Wurlitzer by the British chestra lift, Len played out the show RONNIE T. STOUt organ fraternity as a whole, but also with both lifts slowly descending to the entire 43-year heritage of this tru­ the full accompaniment of the ly great London entertainment cen­ famous Gracie Fields number, GULF COAST tre. ''Now is the Hour." Work continues on our Wonder Beginning with John Sharp at the Our September Club Night at the Morton reproduction. B.D. Rhea, console (best knowrt as our photo­ much-loved 3/19 Wurlitzer at Wur­ M.D., our chief builder, is making grapher par excellence, but also a litzer Lodge; home of Edith and Les giant strides in his progress on the very fine theatre organist and for­ Rawle, featured Walter Morris of console. It seems there is nothing be­ merly with the Granada circuit), we the Twickenham College (which un­ yond his capabilities. For instance, then featured youngsters Janet Dow­ til recently had for several years to adapt the 4 manuals we are using, sett and Michael Wooldridge and the housed an ex-theatre Compton or­ he recut the ''seating'' in the key­ Peggy O'Farrell Childrens' Stage gan) with a most enjoyable pro­ desk, added or cut from the key School dance troupe with their gramme, notably including some cheek frames, so they fit to perfec­ "Tribute to Hollywood in the well-known British radio pro­ tion, then refitted them into the key~ 1930s" routine to recapture some of gramme signature tunes. desk. Incidentally, both sets of the great stage and screen spec­ The twentieth anniversary of this manuals are original Robert Mor­ taculars presented at the Gaumont quite exceptional home reinstalla­ ton. One is from our own Saenger State over the years. After the usual tion was celebrated in October with Theatre here in Pensacola, Fh:L, the busy interval in the circle lounge the our well-known member Ralph Bart-

FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 41 Warren Lubich . No pizza hangover . (Zimfoto) Jerry Nagano at " San Gabe.'' (Zimfoto) lett, who has for more than 40 years and 1915 comedy ("Auntie riage of Figaro" overture, "Blaze been the general secretary and main­ Skinner's Chicken Dinner"). War­ Away" march, "Brazillian Sleigh­ spring of the Theatre Organ Club, ren attracted a sizeable audience for bells," "After the Lovin'," a foot­ and numerous TOC members, com­ a Sunday afternoon with gorgeous ball medley, appropriate Christmas memorating the opening concert summery weather . As one reviewer music and a frenetic "Tiger Rag." with Len Rawle and George Black­ put it, there was no scent of Jerry attracted a satisfying audience more at the console. atrophied pizza in any of Warren's to his evening concert. Thirty-five club members also re­ selections. Scheduled for January 9th was cently made a happy return trip to On December 6th, our own Jerry Richard Bradley, New York music the Thursford Steam and Organ Nagano played a public concert on publisher and one-time protege of Museum in Norfolk where we were the Wurlitzer, one in tune with the Millie Alexander. Richard enjoyed proud to present Pauline Dixon at approaching holidays. Jerry raised some publicity never before awarded the most distinctive 3/19 Wurlitzer the gaily packaged console after a pop organist playing at "San theatre organ. "Santa" Bob Hill removed the Gabe." On the night of his concert, All of us in the London and South Christmas wrappings around it. KNXT-TV 11:00 p.m. News pre­ of England Chapter wish all other Jerry's program was like a vaudeville sented a brief video reportage show­ chapters every success in the New show, with a chorus singing timely ing Bradley at the console, mostly in Year ahead. carols, a leather-lunged baritone long shots and with a generous por­ soloist, a magic act and a silent tion of the tune being played. The LOS ANGELES movie short, Buster Keaton's disas­ commentary was somewhat "Gee The chapter-owned 3/16 Wurlit­ trous attempt to assemble a prefabri­ Whiz,'' as though T. 0. concerts zer in the San Gabriel Civic Auditori­ cated home in One Week, accom­ were a brand new concept. um got quite a workout since the last panied by Jerry. His selections in­ The chapter's annual meeting was issue. On November 1st, George cluded a stylish "Parade of the held on December 14th with a pot­ Wright played a well-attended public Wooden Soldiers," Mozart's "Mar- luck dinner and election of officers concert on it. Back for a second at the Culver City Baptist Church. stanza was radio voice Howard Cul­ The nominated candidates were ver for more readings of the long-ago elected unanimously and Gene Davis late night organ-poetry broadcast moved up to the chairmanship. variety which went over so well with Entertainment was supplied by Den­ attendees at a previous OW concert. nis Derr, Del Castillo, Ann Leaf and Howard scored again. Candi Carley playing the 3/12 On November 16th, Northern Cal­ Leet/Wurlitzer in the church ifornia's Warren Lubich, who plays auditorium. in pizzeries in addition to other GUANOVERO BANDINI musical activities, played a chapter­ sponsored concert on the 3/16. His MOTOR CITY program read like a history of U.S. The annual membership meeting pop music from the early days of the was held on November 2nd at the century ("Cubanola Glide," 1909) Redford Theatre and was preceded to the present ("Music Box by a catered dinner in the lobby. Dancer") with musical notice of the John Lauter and Ed Walsh enter­ historic 1927 Lindberg solo flight to tained at the 3/ 10 Barton during a Paris ("Lucky Lindy"), the intru­ before-dinner get-together and Lou sion of "talkies" ("Sonny Boy") Richard Bradley . Behm provided the dinner music.

42 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 Fred Fahrner at the Punch & Judy Wurlitzer . After 25 years, a wedding processional Motor City members try to identify the 67 " young pictures" of members during the with new choreography . ' (Bob Becker Photo) Christmas party . (Bob Duerr Photo) The evening's program, during May, John Lauter, Tony O'Brien, tasia on old English carols by Gustav which incumbents Harold Bellamy, Ed Walsh and Stan Zimmerman pre­ Holst, and the program concluded Penny Francis and David Lau were sented a variety of material which in­ with a visit from Santa Claus (Fred re-elected to the board, was co­ cluded an introduction to the 3/10 Page). chaired by Marge M uethel and Jo Barton, organ registration and dif­ The following day the chapter Phillips. ferences in technique between elec­ Christmas party was held at the Red­ West Coast artist Carol Jones ap­ tronic and pipe organs. ford Theatre and featured a holiday peared at the Redford Theatre, on On December 3rd, members were program by John Lauter at the Bar­ November 8th, in a program that al­ invited to attend the Michigan Rail­ ton, with a guest appearance by so featured comedian Harry Jarkey. road Club's Christmas program at Harry Koenig, from Chicago, who This was Carol's first program for the Detroit Theater Organ Club, performed at both the Barton con­ Motor City and her reception was which featured Don Jenks at the sole and the grand piano. Following warm, indeed. 4/34 Wurlitzer. the concert the stage became a dance Our annual three-day Christmas Our Christmas show, on Decem­ floor as members were invited to bazaar, in mid-November, contrib­ ber 6th, attracted a large audience to dance to the music of Lionel LaMay, uted over $1,500 to our Buy the Red­ hear John Muri at the Barton and the Stan Zimmerman and Herb Head at ford fund. Three happy winners of Rackham Symphony Choir on stage the console of the pipe organ. the bazaar raffle went home with an at the Redford Theatre. Organized in On display in the lobby, as mem­ afghan, a hand-painted lamp and a Detroit over thirty years ago as a bers arrived for the Christmas party, spiral-cut ham. class in the University of Michigan was a display of "young pictures" of The fall series of workshops, or­ Extension Service, the choir has per­ members and spouses which Virginia ganized by Gil and Penny Francis formed with the Detroit Symphony Duerr had assembled over a three­ and held at the Redford Theatre, was Orchestra as well as community or­ month period. At the end of the eve­ entertaining as well as informative. chestras. John and the choir joined ning the 67 identities were revealed, Instructors Paul Kline, Lionel La- forces for "Christmas Day," a fan- as, one by one, each person claimed his or her snapshot. Cochaired by Virginia Duerr and Marge Muethel, well over 150 members turned out to enjoy the holiday music, fun and re­ freshments. Member Fred Fahrner, for 25 years the organist at the Martha Mary Chapel at Greenfield Village, played the usual wedding proces­ sional, on December 21st, as he had done hundreds of times before. As the bride arrived at the front of the church, however, Fred left the organ bench and went to her side. This was his wedding. A gala reception was held at the Redford Theatre, where Fred and his bride, the former Anne The Rackham Symphony Choir on the Redford stage at the Christmas show, which featured John Muri at the Bar­ Custance, had met at a chapter organ ton. (Fred Pag e Photo ) workshop ten months earlier.

FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 43 While still a bachelor, Fred Fahr­ Dave Hegarty previously on pipes ner was the artist at our December got a very pleasant surprise. His pro­ First Sunday event at the Punch and gram included the music of Broad­ Judy Theatre in Grosse Pointe way, a Christmas medley; Jerome Farms (which, incidentally, was de­ Kern and Sigmund Romberg. Dave signed by the same architect that did acknowledged the influence of John Greenfield Village). He was joined Gart, a New York City theatre or­ on that occasion by Edward Parrine ganist, now retired in Florida. He on the trumpet. Stan Zimmerman played several of Gart's arrange­ was the organist at the 2/6 Wurlitzer ments in tribute to him. for our November get-together at the The business portion of the De­ Punch. cember meeting was conducted by Our Second Sunday program at Chairman Jim Dunbar. We have the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor now completed the process of elect­ in November featured John Lauter ing directors for varying length at the 3/13 Barton. A trio of organ­ terms. This was done (1) so that each ists, Henry Aldridge, Bud Bates and director hereafter will serve a three Don Haller, offered a potpourri of year term in compliance with state re­ quirements and (2) the terms of the Christmas and nonseasonal music at Larry Embury at Redwood City . (Jim McGuire Photo) the Michigan in December. nine directors will be staggered so The November artist for our on the staff of the Cap'ns Galley Piz­ that three will be elected each year to Fourth Sunday presentation at the za and Pipes restaurants on the provide continuity for the operation Royal Oak Theatre was Don Haller. Peninsula, and holding the position of the chapter. Retiring board mem­ Lou Behm's program at the Royal of organist at the Los Altos First ber Duke Wellington was thanked Oak's 3/16 Barton in December fea­ Baptist Church. for his work on the chapter bylaws. tured a visit from Santa Claus Larry opened at the 4/23 Wurlit­ The three board members elected (again, Fred Page). zer with, what is becoming a trade­ this year were Marian Ritchie, Art Members were invited to spend mark for him, the national anthem Woodworth and Rudy Frey (the New Year's Eve at Theatre Organ on pedal only. This never fails to writer). Pizza and Pipes, in Pontiac, for a bring the audience to its feet and buffet dinner and the ·music of the bring expressions of envy to the faces regular staff organists as well as of those not having access to full several guest organists performing at pedal boards. Another Em bury the 3/21 hybrid. characteristic, the long, fast well­ An estimated 60,000 people at­ fingered glissandos, were in evidence tended the Redford Theatre, the throughout the program, which fea­ home of our chapter, during 1980. tured music by Gershwin and DON LOCKWOOD Stephen Foster. Our annual chapter business meet­ NOR-CAL ing was held in December, also at the The November monthly concert Cap'ns Galley in Redwood City. Our meeting was held at the Redwood featured artist for the day was Dave City Cap'ns Galley, owned and oper­ Hegarty. A busy, young Bay Area ated by Bob Patterson. A staunch musician, Dave is pianist at the crowd of loyal Larry Embury fans Naval Officers' Club at NAS Ala­ came 45 minutes early - a tribute to meda. He composes church music the warm personality of the artist for which is published by Lorenz Pub­ the day. Since coming to the Bay lishing Co., and writes theatre organ Dave Hegarty played at the Cap'ns Galley in Red­ Area from Canada, he has built up a arrangements for Sheet Music Maga­ wood City in December . large following by teaching, playing zine. Those of us who had not heard (Norton Pearl cop y of Easterling portrait) DENNISJAMES ResidentOrganist for the OhioTheatre " When attended by a musician of James ' capacity, the organ is an orchestra unto itself. He doesn 't play it, he conducts it. For every measure there is a command . " - Cincinnat i Enquirer "Dennis James , a master of the theatre pipe organ, held the audience 'spellbound in darkness ' evoking the magnet ism of the best of the silent screen " - Chicago Tribune NOW BOOKING 1981 PIED PIPER PIZZA PEDDLER CONCERT AND FILM DATES 28400 Dequindre Road Warren, M1ch1gan48092 313-543-6640

44 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 Dick and Bill Taylor have been Organ Marathon. Plans quickly fell A very short business meeting was working on the installation of their into place and we were on our way to held to elect a nominating committee 4/26 Wurlitzer in San Francisco's another successful fund-raising for 1981 officers. A very impressive Castro Theatre for the past several event. Our annual Marathons are and pleasing financial report was years. The 1800-seat Castro is the on­ our only effort to raise funds, and given by our treasurer, Bob McGil­ ly theatre in the Bay Area which has with an evaluation of the results of livray. live organ music before the feature four events, we find that they are We were pleased to have several film and during intermission every well worth the effort. Much of the out-state members at our Christmas day. Until the pipe organ begins to success can be attributed to the won­ event, and we wished that many play in 1981, the theatre is using a derful cooperation we receive from more could have been with us to en­ Conn 651, with external speakers. the Metroplex professional organists joy a beautiful party, the glorious Dave Hegarty playing Monday and who donate their programs. Their sound of the John Beck Hall Wurlit­ Tuesday, and Elbert LeChelle artistry brought in crowds from 8 zer, and the gracious hospitality of Wednesday through Sunday. a.m. to midnight. Many who at­ Sylvia and Gil Swift who made us so RUDY FREY tended remained all day just to hear welcome. their favorite performers. The LORENA MCKE E NORTH TEXAS Marathon was held at Gene Powell's The October meeting proved to be Organ World Concert Hall, Gar­ another successful one. We are most land, and Piano-Organ World, John OHIO VALLEY pleased when several of our out-state Kochiss' Kimball-Conn Music Last year, Cliff Radel, pop music members are able to be with us, and House. Les Thornberg opened the critic for The Cincinnati Enquirer, it is especially rewarding to the of­ Marathon on Friday evening, No­ wrote of the saving of the Albee The­ ficers to see such a fine attendance vember 20th, presenting a brilliant atre Wurlitzer, now ensconced in the when a lot of Cowboy enthusiasts program on the chapter's Conn 652, Emery Theatre, in an article titled, were missing the Sunday afternoon to a full house. Saturday morning "Mighty Voice of The Albee Soars game - a hard decision, but theatre promptly at 8 a.m., Gene Powell Again," which appeared in the July organ music won out. Our program opened the day-long fun playing an 24, 1980 edition of the Enquirer. It artist, Bob Goodwin, called to say exciting program to a large crowd. was brought to the attention of that he would be unable to play our The women of our chapter served THEATRE ORGAN Magazine by program, so our resourceful pro­ breakfast, lunch and a full-course Gordon Cornell, chairman of the gram chairman opened the program dinner with all kinds of snacks and Ohio Valley Chapter, and is re­ with some very lovely and exciting goodies for those who cared to sip or printed here with permission. music and then announced open con­ munch while listening. It was hard The Albee Theatre collapsed in a sole. Several of our member-pros work but everyone pitched in, and, heap of disrespect. Those who de­ were on hand and thoroughly de­ when it was over, all concurred that a molished it never heard of the phrase lighted members . Dale then sug­ new closeness had been attained as "death with dignity." gested that some of the members well as a new dedication to the For months the Albee lingered, who had never played a pipe organ growth and goals of our chapter. playing its last show before Fountain for the chapter, volunteer to play. The highlight of the year for the Square's brown baggers. It was a These timid souls at first were not chapter is our Christmas party and simple morality tale. The theatre was quick to respond, but Dale coaxed a this year Sylvia and Gil Swift hosted the good guy. A wrecking ball played few and finally presented several not the party at John Beck Hall. Another the villain. heard before - Grace Larner, Jean­ record-breaking attendance made Brick by brick the Albee was ette Frazier, Lorena McKee, Loretta this a festive event. Gil spent long razed. After its roof and foyer van­ Wolf and Woody Coffey. What a hours bringing the Wurlitzer up to ished, its battered proscenium arch thrill it was for them. tip-top condition, and it shown rose from the rubble like a great, Immediately after the October brightly in a beautifully decorated gaping mouth. meeting, Denece Powell and Lorena room , Many of our most talented ''What did I ever do to deserve McKee got busy with the organiza­ members were on hand, and each this?" it cried. tional plans for our Fourth Annual took his turn playing. The city had no answer. The

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FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 45 brown baggers could not say. The city fathers did not care. They mum­ bled something about preservation not being progress and went on their way. They figured they had heard the last of the Albee. They were wrong. Even as they mumbled, the theatre's voice, its pipe organ, was being revitalized at a new home, a safe house, the Emery Theatre. Every weekend, under the auspices of the instrument's angel, the Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, Paul Quarino at the Sherwood Oriental, helping a member with registration at open console after the Christmas the Albee speaks. Those who listen concert. (Claude V. Neuffer Photo) hear from another age. They learn what it is like to be riveted to a seat by organ, sans its backstage pipes and registration, with tasteful use of the music not produced by electric chambers, is impressive. Standing at reed voices. His theatre organ back­ guitars. stage left, it's ebony presence is ground shows in his fine countermel­ To experience the Albee-Emery massive. Yet, it is only a speck com­ ody. John's lively program was organ at its fullest, follow these 10 pared to the music it produces. played in medley groups of old stan­ easy rules: 9. Remember. During its heyday, dards. Several arrangements fea­ 1. Come early. The organ plays be­ this organ was the only sound in the tured very effective. four-beat walk­ fore any film illuminates the screen. theatre, save for an occasional ing bass. After this, it was open con­ 2. Stay late. The organ pipes cough. The film was silent as was the sole, with the bench never unoccu­ everyone out of the theatre after the audience - except for that guy with pied. last ''The End.'' the cough. Thanks to John Olsen for his most 3. Do not hurry. A theatre organ 10. Be astounded. It's okay. The does not belong to the fast-food age. lights are low. No one will notice. Be­ It must be savored, not gulped. sides, you won't be alone. Everyone 4. Listen. You will be shushed if else in the theatre will feel the same you don't. way. 5. Have fun. That's what this and every other theatre organ is all OREGON about. They weren't put in pleasure Once a year we have the honor of palaces like the Albee and the Emery hosting the chapter at our home in to play for wakes. Milwaukie, near Portland. This 6. Breathe deep. Let the sound came on November 15th, a beautiful waves hit each lung. This music, with Saturday afternoon, with a fine turn­ its grandiose swells, triumphant fan­ out. As previously reported, the or­ fares and rousing crescendos is gan is a three-manual Conn with ex­ meant to be felt as well as heard. tensive revoicing. The multi-channel 7. Expect the ornate (see number speaker system is located in a bal­ six). The Albee's alabaster marble, cony over the living room. glowing brass and ruby curtains Our chapter is fortunate in having speak through this instrument. several local members who are com­ That's only natural. This is the petent musicians. One we had not

theatre's voice. heard before, John Olsen, was our Member John Olsen played for the Oregon Chapter 8. Take nothing for granted. The artist for this meeting. John uses full meeting in November. (Claude V. NeufferPhoto)

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46 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 enjoyable music and to Marie Briody We were treated to an extended decreased sales necessitated its sale for the refreshments. sleigh ride while Paul searched for to a local church. Formally rein­ Our annual Christmas potluck and found the jingle bells. stalled in "Doc" Abernethy's base­ dinner was held at the Odd Fellows We are grateful to Glen and Marie ment, the 2/5 B special has been in Hall in Sherwood, near Portland. As Briody and staff for the smooth or­ storage awaiting its new home. Ex­ usual this was a fine social opportu­ ganization of the dinner and decora­ cluding freshly-releathered reser­ nity. After election of 1981 chapter tions, and thank Bill Blunk for the voirs, the organ required no re­ officers, we moved around the cor­ organ, and Bob Roschild and Gene furbishing other than the usual wash ner to the Sherwood Oriental Thea­ Stoller for the theatre. and wipe. Contained in an open tre to hear Paul Quarino at the 5/24 Special commendation is due Paul basement, the organ will speak Marr & Colton. An aggressive ticket Quarino for this outstanding con­ through a grille in the foyer floor sales effort, plus Paul's popularity, cert. allowing a suitable mixing effect. resulted in a record attendance. BUD ABEL Piedmont, you've done it again! Paul Quarino is now music direc­ MAC ABERNETHY tor and on the playing staff of the PIEDMONT Organ Grinder Restaurant in Port­ The "ranks" of Piedmont's organ POTOMAC VALLEY land. His generous program in­ installations keep on growing! The University of Maryland Adult cluded many selections appropriate Richard T. Apperson has a new beast Education Center was the site of Po­ to the holiday season and included a in his basement. Dick is head of the tomac Valley Chapter's Christmas novel and most beautiful arrange­ organ department here in Elon Col­ Party held on December 14th. The ment of "Londonery Air." We lege. What makes his installation day started with Doug Bailey playing know for a fact that Paul has only even more unique is its location. the Hammond B to accompany a two hands. Even allowing two man­ Three blocks away is the newly-in­ Laurel and Hardy silent film. This uals for each hand, he can still some­ stalled 3/12 Wurlitzer from Char­ was followed by three color/ sound how operate the fifth manual and lottesville, Virginia, and nearly in films supplied by outgoing Chair­ three rows of tabs, seemingly all at sight from his front porch are the man Lee Prater. These films were the same time! Without opportunity National Archives for ATOS. photographed by Lee himself while to set combinations and little time to Originally installed in a Baptist working with the U.S. Forest Ser­ study this huge console, registration church, the little instrument was vice, and the music for them was of this big organ is a real challenge. bound for a music show shop when composed and arranged by PVC member Floyd Werle. Immediately following the movies the nearly­ completed 3/10 Kimball was rolled out on stage and gave forth with the first sounds it has made in public in more than 40 years. This was a thrill­ ing event especially for the crew that has been working on it for so long. Completion of this project should occur early in 1981. George John­ son, crew chief and outgoing vice chairman presented Lee Prater with a plaque recognizing Lee's two-year stint as chapter chairman. After the festivities in the auditori­ um, the party moved across the hall to a banquet room for a sit-down meal. The Hammond was moved in­ to the banquet hall, and, during the Professor Apperson examines his newly -recovered reservoirs . meal, several members provided

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FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 47 good organ music. Ardis Sneddon, installed by Dick Dickerson, a mem­ Earl Sharitz, Charlie Affelter, ber of the outgoing board: Thelma Charles Kokowski, and Lee Prater Barclay, chairman; Mel Retzlaff, provided the talent. Andy Andrus, vice chairman; Bill Browning, trea­ our outgoing treasurer, showed us a surer; and Gennie Whitting, secre­ little toy counter consisting of a boat tary. Two new members, George whistle and a train whistle that he Frances of Vancouver, Canada, and had built from plans taken from Mark Cockrell will join Merv THEATRE ORGAN magazine. It Vaught and Russ Evans on the worked. The day was made complete board. by the raffle of a set of George One of the highlights of the after­ Wright records, donated by Dow noon was the appearance of the and Edith Evelyn, from which the Bellevue Community College Jazz chapter benefited. Dow and Edith Ensemble. Fifteen of their 30-mem­ are the donors of a 2/8 Wurlitzer ber group sang some American which PVC is installing at George tunes, a few spirited and lively Ten -year-old Travis Wise showed them "how" at Mason University, in Fairfax, Vir­ Haller Lake Clubhouse . spirituals, then in to "Boogie­ ginia, and if that weren't enough, Woogie Bugle Boy'' with a beautiful they also made a large cash dona­ while organ music was continuous. trumpet accompaniment by their tion. Another large cash donation Ken Gallwey, was first, Diane Whip­ outstanding director, Harley Brum­ was made by chapter member, and ple followed with her selections, and baugh. This group is anticipating a organ crew member, Bruce Ricker. then Travis Wise, a 10-year-old return trip to Mexico, at the invita­ This money will be used to help in­ "wonder" from Puyallup, Wn. tion of the Mexican government. stall the Evelyn Wurlitzer. In all it (who came with his grandparents) They sang at the Shrine of was a great day for the Potomac surprised us all. This youngster, a Guadalupe before 20,000 wor­ Valley Chapter of ATOS. student of Lillian Houston, began shipers, were on TV, coast to coast, DICK HAIGHT his lessons at age 6. He has played the with a Mexican program showing organ at the Tacoma Pizza and that American music is all inspiring, PUGET SOUND Pipes, and wants to play the Bellevue and they were invited to sing at the Our yuletide dinner was held in Pizza and Pipes. His real grown-up University of Mexico for 250,000 conjunction with a fine musical pro­ style was noted in his Fiddler on the students. Jack and Betty Laffaw gram at the Haller Lake Clubhouse Roof number. were instrumental in obtaining this where our chapter organ, a 3/7 Marr Ivan Wick, Chris Pride, Eddie wonderful group for our program. and Colton/Wurlitzer is installed. Zollman and Dan Raven then took Then came Jane McKee Johnson, A punchbowl, set up and operated their turn at the big gold and white who plays intermissions at the Tem­ by our master of ceremonies, Dick console. ple Theatre in Tacoma. Dick Schrum Schrum, was the gathering spot New officers of our chapter were then took over the console for danc-

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48 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 ing. Wendell DeLaw and Mahon go Theatre has been painted, as well um ceiling, which can be raised or Tullis followed Dick. Merv Vaught as the floor in the one we use for our lowered for any recording. at the pipe organ and Bernice Camp­ lunch room. One dressing room is We have a dirty job ahead of us bell at the piano duo-ed. Harvey full of tools and paint supplies, and this winter. We will be cleaning out Rossiter was then joined by Thelma we plan to make it a regular work­ the old rope gallery and painting the Barclay in another piano-organ duo. shop. There are eight dressing rooms floor to prepare for a Wood Dia­ To climax the duets, Don Myers, at in all. phone. By the way, the chapter is the organ, and Margaret Hill of New stop tabs are on order for our looking for a 16' Wood Diaphone, Bremerton, at the piano, showed us 3-manual console, to keep up with of 12 or 18 notes, preferably large that talent was plentiful. our recent and anticipated additions, scale. Contact Lance Johnson. Along with this wonderful music, so that what you see on the stop rail SONIA CARLSON the decorating committee of June will be what you get. The Xylophone Schumacher, Bert and Georgia Lob­ has been wired in, at last, and the sec­ berget, Gennie Whitting and Don ond touch is now operational. New ROCKY MOUNTAIN Myers truly made it a "Holiday cables are being prepared for the The December 6th concert at the Hall." future pipe additions and a player Paramount Theatre was a grand suc­ THELMA R. SMITH piano. cess as evidenced by an attendance of For the second year, we provided 1,200 enthusiastic music lovers. Bob RED RIVER free noon Christmas concerts at the Cavarra and Ed Benoit were in full We have had some real laughs Fargo for the shoppers, and whoever command as the twin consoles rose working on our typing project - else cared to walk in and listen. The to stage level. Mr. Cavarra, pro­ cataloging old sheet music. While mighty Wurlitzer was played by fessor of organ and harpsichord at making cards for the Ts, we came Lloyd Collins, Lance Johnson and Colorado State University in Fort across a real gem from the 1920s, Pat Kelly. (See cover story.) Using Collins, played selections with such "Take Your Finger Out of Your mostly donated Christmas trim­ feeling that the audience soon real­ Mouth, I Want a Kiss From You," mings, we decorated the lobby and ized why he is listed in the Interna­ by Duke Yellman. The covers on the the orchestra pit area. Organ music tional Who's Who in Music. After 30s and 40s movie musicals, with pic­ continues for movie intermissions intermission, Ed Benoit played tures of the stars, are fun to see and each weekend and is well received. several selections and then accom­ would even look great in picture Another project was completed in panied the movie Matrimaniac star­ frames. December. Permanent microphone ring Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. We en­ Another dressing room at the Far- cables were hung from the auditori- joy Ed's beautiful music and

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FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 49 appreciate the many hours that he The traditional Christmas party at The final portion of the evening gives to the group. The delightful the Coates' residence was again a was reserved for open console and evening came to a close with a sing­ huge success. Everyone brought a again this year we were given a great along of Christmas medleys. Jerry covered dish and also chipped in for thrill by a guest. Father Joseph Cutshall, Ivan Duff and Don Wick the meat and beverages. The musical Somos, pastor of St. Mary of Victo­ spent hundreds of hours working on portion of the party started out with ries Church and professor of music the 4/20 Wurlitzer and everyone a great program by Norm Kramer, at Kenrick Seminary, sat down at the could certainly hear the results of who is well known as a stadium or­ console and, within moments, had their efforts. Special thanks to ganist and now manager of Taylor the entire gathering spellbound with Cochairmen Ed and Ginny Wielgot Music Store in St. Louis County. his brilliant interpretations of the and all who worked on the commit­ Norm was in fine form and he played classics and his unique registrations tees to make this concert a success in something for everybodys' taste plus that produced a mixture of the most every way. some intricate Christmas specials. beautiful voices. All of this was done The November business meeting Rick Oberle set up his closed circuit without practice on that organ or was held in the Wurlitzer storage television system so no one missed sheet music. Father Somos came to rooms on East Colfax and the fol­ seeing Norm's extraordinary finger­ America in 1976 from Hungary and lowing officers were elected for work. Norm also demonstrated how has been a resident of this area for 1981: Ed Wielgot, chairman; Guy Paul Coates' statue of Arthur Fied­ only a year, but in that short time he Powell, vice chairman; and Alice ler works with the organ. Paul had a has endeared himself to the whole Cutshall, secretary-treasurer. four-foot statue of Fiedler carved community as a musician, composer On December 18th, the head of the out of wood at Silver Dollar City, and person. Denver Historical Association met Missouri, and then hooked up its Betty Tyler, our secretary for a with groups that have given support solenoid operated arm to the pedal long, long time was the proud re­ in the efforts to save the Paramount section of the organ, so that it waves cipient of the ''Outstanding Mis­ Theatre as a landmark. Friends of its baton to the beat of the foot souri Musician" award given by the the Paramount, Colorado Historical pedals. Another addition to Paul's Missouri Federation of Music Clubs Theatre Society and several ATOS installation is an accordian, for 1980. Betty plays organ, piano members enjoyed a short concert mounted on the outside wall of one and violin and performs with many and silent film played by Ed Benoit. of the pipe chambers. musical organizations locally includ- MARGARET ANN FOY

ST. LOUIS Our annual election was held in November and the following officers were elected: Dennis Smith, chair­ man; Ed Plitt, vice chairman; Betty Tyler, secretary; Erwin Oehlert, treasurer. Paul Coates and Jim Grebe were reelected to the board to serve with incumbents Bill Boal and Gorman Selbert. Roy Fechter will assume the duties of newsletter editor, Delores Boal will assist the secretary and Marlin Mackley, chair­ man in 1979 and 1980, will assist or direct the organ installation crews, so you can see we have an organiza­ tion that is eager to move on into Paul Coates and his Arthur Fiedler statue . The baton 1981. waves to the beat of the foot pedals . Norm Kramer at the Coates' 4/ 15 hybrid organ .

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50 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 ing the Symphony Orchestra of St. Restoration work continues on the members include Dave Moreno, Art Louis. three manual Wurlitzer replacement Phelan and Betty Wilm under, Cindy BILL ANTHONY console, and a contract has been Carleton, secretary; John Carleton, signed with Gorsuch Enterprises of treasurer; Les Wilm under, vice SAN DIEGO San Diego for a solid state multiplex chairman; and Randy Warwick, The chapter presented its last pro­ relay system. Target date for com­ chairman. Outgoing Chairman Jim gram of 1980 December 6th at the pletion - late 1981. Hodges and his officers were com­ California Theatre with Dennis COULTER CUNNINGHAM mended as having done a great job James in concert and silent film, fea­ over the past two years. turing Harold Lloyd in the 1923 film SIERRA The party, put together by Harry Safety Last. With the continued leas­ Members and their guests were and Bernice Cline with help from the ing of the California Theatre by the welcomed to Larry Weid's Big Top board members, was staged right on Old Globe Theatrical group pending Pizza in the Sacramento suburb of the Golden Bear Playhouse stage. the rebuilding of the Old Globe The­ Carmichael for a most enjoyable No­ Dennis James kicked off the festivi­ atre destroyed by fire, the chapter vember 16th afternoon of theatre ties at the Wurlitzer, then open con­ plans to use the California Theatre pipe music played by member and sole followed. under present sub-lease arrangement part time Big Top organist, Jim RANDY WAR WICK for our monthly concerts throughout Brown. This was Jim's first formal 1981. Our program chairman, Con­ concert and a real contrast to the nie Reardon, plans to present a many nights he has spent at the pizza SOONER STATE talented array of artists during the routine. Jim's program at the now Chapter members traveled some year, beginning with Rex Koury on 3/19 former "Moon River" broad­ thirty-five miles northwest of Tulsa February 7th, Dan Bellomy March cast organ was a real treat with care­ to Cleveland, Oklahoma, for our 21st, Gaylord Carter May 9th, and fully prepared and executed pop and November meeting. John and Paul­ others to follow. theatrical arrangements as well as ine Price were our hosts for the The annual membership meeting some "big sound" classical material. gathering, which was centered of the chapter was held December A thirty-two foot resultant was wired around their 2/ 10 Hillgreen- Lane. A 28th at the home of publicity chair­ up so that climactic pedal passages short business session was held . man for 1980, Bob Brooks. Follow­ were spoken with true authority. In Our December meeting was held ing the election of officers and gener­ fact, the thirty-two foot pedal stop, thirty miles in the other direction. al announcements, holiday goodies wired at Jim's behest, is labeled on Bruce and Martha Wilson's rural and beverages were served. Chapter the stop tab as "Jim Brown 32'." home in Claremore, Oklahoma, was members enjoyed open console on On December 14th the annual the scene of our annual Christmas the host's Conn 641, a fine sounding Christmas party was scheduled at potluck supper. This group can cer­ and beautifully kept organ dating Cal Expo immediately following our tainly put on a feast! back 17 years to the tube days. The public presentation of Dennis James The star attraction, however, was chapter presented plaques to the at the George Seaver Memorial Wur­ the Wilson's newly-installed 3/14 1980 retiring officers, thanking them litzer accompanying Charlie Kilgen. This organ had been re­ for their valiant service. Those retir­ Chaplin's Gold Rush. Hearing and moved, with the help of the chapter's ing: Daphne Hoskins, secretary; Ray seeing is the only way you can believe "Pipe Packin' Platoon," from the LaNew, treasurer; Bob Brooks, pub­ what Dennis James did with seven Presbyterian Church in Bristow, 0 k­ licity chairman; and Ada Forand, ranks, two manuals and ten pistons. lahoma, in April, 1979. Those of us membership chairman. Officers el­ Efforts of our persistant publicist brave enough to climb the ladder to ected for 1981: Coulter Cunning­ Carroll Harris were rewarded with the loft in the garage were treated to ham, chairman; Vern Bickel, vice two television stations showing up to the sight of a beautiful organ instal­ chairman; Roger Smith, secretary; tape later-aired news features on lation - we were truly impressed George Smith, treasurer; Connie Dennis James' artistry. with Bruce's tightly-packed arrange­ Reardon, program; Russ Peck, pub­ After Dennis' superb perfor­ ment of chests and pipes, some licity; and Robert Eddy, member­ mance, the incoming chapter of­ placed horizontally. ship. ficers were installed. New board Music for the afternoon was pro-

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FE BRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 51 vided by Lyle Thurman, Joe Crutch­ year the old Eberson atmospheric field, Larry Jones and Phil Judkins, theatre was constructed. The organ, along with several others during too, was built that same year. The open console. film never looked better and many Frank B. Frank, Harry Rasmus­ members felt the organ never sen, Bob Busby, Phil Judkins and sounded better. Lee Smith were elected as a nomina­ For one thing, the long-silent orig­ ting committee to select candidates inal 32-foot Diaphones were played for officers for the next two years. publicly for the first time in decades. Progress on the home for our They added just the right touch to chapter-owned 3/10 Robert Morton the dramatic moments of the film. has been slow, especially during the Many of the reed voices had been Christmas holidays. However, com­ carefully reworked before the film mittee members have finally met under Lyn's tonal guidance. with the architect for Tulsa's Most of the improvements in the Evangelistic Temple, and have ex­ organ can be credited to long-time plained what the instrument needs Ohio theatre organ buff Robert for optimum installation. We are Ridgeway. He recently opened his now waiting for drawings. own firm, Ridgeway & Associates, in DOROTHY SMITH Cincinnati. The board wasted no John Steele played the Robert Morton at the Jeffer ­ time in inviting Bob to come down son Theatre in Beaumont , Texas, in November . and work on the old Wurlitzer in SOUTH EAST TEXAS (George R. Hackmeyer Photo ) Gusman. He supervised the restora­ John Steele, who usually plays at tion of the 32-foot Diaphones as well edgement was made to the chapter Scooby's Fun Factory in Greens­ as tonal work in the organ, too nu­ chairman, Floyd Broussard, for his point Mall in Houston, was guest merous to list. His work impressed assistance in getting the organ in artist for the first annual fall concert most of our members who swore the shape for the event. at the Beaumont's Jefferson Theatre organ never sounded so good. IRA M. WILLIAMSON in November. His arrangements Of course, part of the credit for were well received by an audience of that must go to Maestro Larsen who about 150. His accompaniment to a SOUTH FLORIDA does know how to carry a tune and Laurel and Hardy reel seemed Ever popular keyboard wizard score a film. The crowd was spell­ especially authentic. The South East Lyn Larsen made his Florida debut bound throughout the film and Texas Arts Council underwrote the on Halloween night at the 3/15 Wur­ cheered enthusiastically at the end as loss on the concert. Nevertheless, we litzer in Miami's downtown Gusman Lyn played a final number to send expect to sponsor another concert on Cultural Center (nee Olympia Thea­ the revellers into the haunted streets. March 26th. tre). To the screaming, clapping and Over 100 persons showed up in cos­ The chapter had its third Christ­ whistling of over 1000 festive party­ tume and became eligible to enter the mas party at the home of Nick and minded fans, Larsen was introduced costume pageant which took place at Thelma Debes in Groves, Texas. The after a host of ghouls and goblins intermission. Baldwin electronic organ stood-in greeted the crowd from the stage. The production is an annual event for the theatre organ sound. Lyn played "That's Entertain­ which SFTOS cosponsors with The The Jefferson Theatre's Robert ment" as an opener, then went into Miami Herald. The newspaper pro­ Morton played a new role when great themes of horror from the past vides production assistance as well as Richard Crafts played the organ part as an entree to the evening's movie thousands of dollars worth of free of the Saint-Saens "Organ Sym­ fare - The Phantom of the Opera, advertisements. The Herald donates phony No. 3" with the Beaumont with Lon Chaney, Sr. in the role he the space and time in an effort to Symphony Orchestra at one of its created in 1925. It was a specially­ draw crowds back downtown into subscription concerts, now being tinted and fresh print of the classic Gusman Cultural Center. That presented at the Jefferson. Acknowl- which ironically was made the same night, it worked. IT'S OUT!

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52 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY I MARCH 1981 As Lyn flew off to vacation in as before, in the club room of Bea man we are proud of in his endeavors Europe, chapter officials put their and Rudy Kotaseks', El Dorado with music. The grand opening was heads together to see how they would Town Homes. Our chairman, Ray held on Saturday night the 13th of continue a fall concert season which Chase, along with his many other ac­ December, and among those playing had started so incredibly well. complishments, is also a gourmet were Jim, David and Santa Claus ala The chapter plans to present noted cook. Therefore, dinner was pre­ Jim Conners. It was a real treat for composer and organist Searle pared by him, with the assistance of this writer, especially, and his other Wright in January in a double­ our new chapter treasurer, Bess Ker­ friends in the audience to hear the header concert pair which will ley. The above were assisted by sev­ owner of the parlor, Bill Brown, feature him in his theatre organ styl­ eral ladies of the chapter in furnish­ playing the organ for Santa's en­ ings at the 3/15 Wurlitzer at Miami's ing some of the food and their help in trance. It's not often when the owner Andre Hall, then at the vintage E.M. the preparation was much appreci­ of an establishment of any kind is an Skinner organ in Miami's Trinity ated. expert in the same line. Bill plays a Cathedral two days later. As a special treat for open console really nice organ . . . very clean and Rob Calcaterra, talented Hoosier­ we had the pleasure of hearing a few if one is a pizza fan, Bill's parlor puts state organist, will return to the con­ numbers by Jim Conners, staff or­ out a delicious pizza. Several attend­ sole at Andre Hall in March. ganist at the new Organ Stop Pizza ing the grand opening were from the The chapter wrapped up 1980 with Parlor No. 3 of Tucson. Several of Valley of the Sun Chapter. Thank the December meeting at Andre our members played to complete a you, Bill Brown, for opening a pizza Hall, featuring talented California very nice party. parlor with organ music for us in organist Ty Woodward. It was Ty's After a long wait, with delays in Tucson . first appearance in Florida, although construction, the newest in the Bill BOB HIGH many members heard him in his fea­ Brown chain of organ stop pizza ture spot at the 1979 Los Angeles parlors with Wurlitzer theatre or­ convention. gans opened in Tucson on W ednes­ VALLEY OF THE SUN P.M. KINURA day night, the 10th of December, The annual business meeting and with a large crowd attending. The or­ elections were held at the Phoenix ganists are Jim Conners, lately of Organ Stop on November 9th. SOUTHERN ARIZONA Houston, Texas, and David Wicker­ Chosen as officers for 1981 were December 7th was the big day for ham of Tucson. Dave is also a mem­ Adrian Phillips, chairman; Clarence our Christmas party which was held, ber of our local chapter and a young Creighton, vice chairman; Madeline

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FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 THEATRE ORGAN 53 Don Watson at the Creightons' pipe organ during the Christmas party. Keith Chapman and Ed Fisher combine talents for "Peter and the Wolf ." (Jim Shepherd Photo) LiVolsi, secretary; Jerry Howard, organ, member Don Watson accom­ Keith Chapman that evening. treasurer; Charles Creighton, pro­ panied his wife as she sang a few At our November 16th business gram chairman; Julie Baker, statu­ hymns, then we all joined in on a meeting, we elected the following of­ tory agent; and Jack Sheak, mem­ Christmas sing-along. Later, a few ficers: Ernest Racic, chairman; Al ber-at-large. After the business por­ courageous souls participated in Boehnlein, vice chairman; Phyllis tion was concluded, we enjoyed a open console. Merhar, secretary; Jack Alling, trea­ musical treat from Walt Strony at MADELINE LiVOLSI surer; Florence Webster, program the restaurant's Wurlitzer. director; and Claude B. Hawks, con­ Our holiday raffle was a huge suc­ WESTERN RESERVE cert chairman. Following the meet­ cess, with most of our members real­ Our Keith Chapman concert was ing we were entertained by member ly involved in this fund raising proj­ held on Saturday, October 25th. Eric Rossin, also an accomplished ect. The drawing was held at the Along with his astounding perfor­ pianist, at the Mighty Wurlitzer. His Mesa Organ Stop the evening of De­ mance, which included "Kitten on program included such favorites as cember 5th, with organist Ron the Keys," "Ritual Fire Dance," "Once In Love With Amy," "S' Rhode drawing the winning tickets. and Bach's '' Air From the Suite in Wonderful," and "I Get a Kick Out The second weekend of December G," we had two bonuses. Keith pro­ of You." was very busy for VOTS members. vided a slide presentation of the John December 7th saw the decoration Some took a trip south to visit Bill Wanamaker organ in Philadelphia, of a 26-foot tree and the concert hall Brown's newly-opened Organ Stop showing not only the fabulous con­ in preparation for our Christmas Pizza in Tucson. Several attended sole, but also the pipe chambers and party. A potluck and open console Walt Strony's Christmas concert at other interesting, but rarely seen followed. the Phoenix restaurant. One of the facets of the instrument. We were Our Christmas party, consisting highlights of Walt's program was his also pleased to have Ed Fisher, of of a buffet meal and dancing, was a musical accompaniment to a slide WQAL-FM radio, to narrate Peter big success, lasting until 1 a.m. Art­ presentation which proved that it and the Wolf with Keith's accompa­ ists at the console during the happy does snow in Arizona! niment. Mr. Fisher was gracious hour, meal and intermission in­ December 14th, nearly seventy enough to donate his time not only cluded John Lane, Bill Taber, members and guests enjoyed a for the performance, but for rehears­ Charles Merhar, Steve Jablonski and buffet-style Christmas party at the als in Philadelphia. Many of Ed's Eric Rossin. Music for dancing was home of Cora and Clarence Creigh­ fans were introduced to the beauty of provided by Jack Lynne and his five ton. Seated at the Creightons' pipe the theatre organ and the skill of piece band. JIM SHEPHERD

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54 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY/ MARCH 1981 WOLVERINE In November, the chapter was hosted by our co-treasurers, Lawrie and Rosemary Mallett, at their home in Rochester, Michigan. They have a 3-manual, low pressure, Wicks or­ gan installation with a history wor­ thy of note. It began in the 1800s as a 2/ 4 tubular pneumatic, installed in a church. In the early 1900s it was elec­ trified by Wicks. Lawrie Mallett purchased the or­ gan in the 1960s and installed it in their Lansing home by converting a spacious garage into a chamber and listening area. A Gottfried keyhole Oboe and a Vox Humana were added to the original Diapason, Wolverine chairman Ed Corey presenting 10-year award of Appreciation to David Voydanoff (left) and Glenn Rank Flute, String and Celeste. (right) . (Fred Page Photo ) When the Mallet ts transferred to ner this year. Glenn Rank and David the Rochester, Michigan area, the in­ keyboard. This low-pressure instru­ Voydanoff were also honored and strument was removed and placed in ment is well suited to a home envi­ were given a plaque in recognition of storage until a new home with suit­ ronment, having sufficient presence the ten consecutive years they have able space for chambers could be to be heard without being deafening. hosted this very popular event. found. In December, the Wolverine's an­ Officers elected for the year 1981 The new home selected has a large, nual business meeting and potluck were: Ed Corey, chairman; Don unused basement area directly below dinner was called to order by the Jenks, vice chairman; Rosemary & the living room which became the chairman (the writer) at Wurlitzer Lawrie Mallett, treasurers; Barry chamber housing the pipework with House, the Detroit home of mem­ Rindhage, secretary and newsletter two tone chutes leading up to the liv­ bers David Voydanoff and Glenn editor. ing room. Rank and their excellent 3/6 Wurlit­ The writer restated the continuing With the addition of a Tuba and zer installation. goal to maintain the Wolverine Tibia, it was decided that the instru­ Recognition was given to Coraline Chapter as a strictly social organiza­ ment had now reached a sufficient Stringer for her efforts as social tion as it always has been. size to justify the addition of a third chairman and coordinating the din- ED COREY

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Deadlines: Wurlitzer 2/6 plus percussion relay - 16' Lieblich Gedeckt with chest, several sets Jan . 10 for Feb .I Mar . $500.00; good condition. Estey 2/11 rank reed of Dulcianas, Gambas and Vox Humanas, off­ Mar . 10 for Apr ./ May organ with pedalboard; oak case - best offer. set chests of all sizes, two manual console May 1 0 for June / July Daniel D. Tenerowicz, 163 Victory Avenue, complete, Reisner gang switches, large cone July 10 for Aug ./ Sept . Lackawanna, NY 14218. valve reservoir, rectifiers, shade action for in­ Sept . 1 0 for Oct ./ Nov. dividual shades, manual slides and low pres­ Nov . 10 for Dec ./ Jan . Wurlitzer replica consoles, windchests, regulato~s, tremolos, trap actions - factory sure blowers. Send SASE for list to Johnson Send Copy To: finished or in kit form. Solid state systems - Organ Company, Box 1228, Fargo, ND 58107. ATOS Advertising relays, trems. Ask for free catalog. Gorsuch Phone: (701) 237-0477. 1839 Weeg Way Enterprises, P.O. Box 11536, San Diego , CA Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 92111. (714) 560-4606. 1926 concert-theatrical style Wicks 11 rank NOTE: The first ten words pipe organ, unified. Horseshoe console, good condition. Available March, 81. May be seen of each ad are Sprawling redwood ranch home, equipped and heard. Information on request. Davis FREE to members! with 22' high organ chambers and large music room. Fifteen highway minutes to downtown Community Church, 412 C Street, Davis, TakeAdvantage of this Privilege! Hartford. Luxury living for $119,000. R. E. California 95616. Merritt Agency, 122 East Center St., Man­ 3/ 8 Wurlitzer Opus 1427. Was last installed at chester, CT 06040. (203) 646-1180. the Seattle Center where it was used during the Wurlitzer theatre organ: 3/ 22 Paramount Pub­ 1971 ATOS convention . Now dismantled and FOR SALE lix Goldie Moderne Console. Now playing. in storage. Specs include Krumet and Marim ­ $38,000.00. Knable Ampico Grand piano ba. Bill Carson, 14473 57th So. , Tukwila , WA Wurlitzer. French style console. Solid 98168 - (206) 243-2926. 4/24 wired to play from console, optional. Send state relay. Professionally rebuilt and totally $1.00 for specs and photo. G. Merriken, 2141 2/7 Barton theatre pipe organ in excellent releathered . Late style Brass Trumpet and Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904. playing condition. Complete with all traps and Sax, Krumet, 2 Post Horns, 9-16 foot stops, percussions as professionally removed from 18tuned birds, 2-10 hp Spencer blowers. Seri­ 2 Manual Wurlitzer console, 20 piston. theatre, restored and installed my home. ous inquiries only, please. Contact: Dennis $1500.00. Wurlitzer Tibia $1000.00. 8' Wurlit­ Blower either 3 or single phase. Stoplist and Sammut for specifications. 659 Huntington zer Tuba $650.00. Kimball Xylophone photos available for serious inquiries. Can Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066. (415) 589-8812, $200.00. Strand Duo Art upright piano possibly install. Will sell to first reasonable of­ 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. to Fri. $1300.00. H. Morch, 127 Belmill Rd., Bill­ fer. Located northern Ohio. (216) 871-5768 more, NY 11710. Welte, 3/ 12 theatre organ complete: Tibia , after 6 Eastern. Trumpet , D. Diapason , 2 Voxes, Viol, Flute, Theatre unit chests, 16 foot Flute, 4 foot Prin­ 3 Manual semi-Devtronix custom theatre or­ Kinura, Clarinet, Oboe Horn , Clarabella, V .C., cipal, blower parts, other parts. SAE for list. gan new $15,000. Frank & Camille's Keyboard Xylo ., Chrys. , Glock. , Chimes, Toys, Regula­ George Brown , 1734 Poplar, Twin Falls, ID Center of Long Island. 6229 Jericho Turnpike, tors, Trems, Shades, blower and relay. 83301. Commack, L.I., NY. Ask for Frank Sicari, $12,000. Lowell Wendell (415) 846-3496. (516) 473-2313. Rodgers Century 340 theatre organ. 3 years 3/12 theatre pipe organ. Includes Solo Tibia, old, mint condition, 5 speaker cabinets includ ­ Rodgers Trio, walnut, three matching external Vox, Flute, Diapason , Viol & Celeste, Solo ing Leslie. Superb custom installation. Vien­ speakers including Leslie, reverbatape, long String, Clarinet, Tuba, Trumpet, English Post na, VA. (301) 953-3905. Replacement value cables, light rack, $4,000. Call (201) 523-3665. Horn, Kinura. Four ranks to 16 ft. - Xylo­ over $50,000. Priced to sell quickly. 7-10 p.m. phone, Glock, Chrysoglott, Chimes, Marimba & piano. Complete trap section. 5 hp 15" 3 Manual Saville theatre organ antique white Conn 3 manual Model 651 theatre organ with Spencer 3 phase 220 v. blower. Just removed and gold with 21 tubular speakers. Originally four sets of pipes and 710 Leslie $7,499.00. - ready and available for inspection. Asking $38,000. Now $15,000. Frank & Camille's Key­ Frank & Camille's Keyboard Center of Long Is­ $24,500.00 or nearest offer. Crating, shipping board Center of Long Island. 6229 Jericho land. 6229 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, L.I., and installation available. For details, phone Turnpike, Commack, L.I., NY 11725. Ask for NY. Ask for Frank Sicari, (516) 473-2313. (612) 781-9205orwrite C.J. Newman, 901 W. Frank Sicari, (516) 473-2313. Between 10 and Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55408. Evenings 9 weekdays. (612) 545-6061. Two - 61 note manual and 32 note pedal roll­ SwnmerFun Rodgers 33E theatre organ (walnut) perfect. top console, 20 stops available, 3 expression Custom deluxe speakers, home entertainment pedals. Excellent condition. $1,500. For infor­ in '81 center, computer capture. Like new $15,000. mation, call or write Luther Memorial Chapel, Don Huelke, (313) 663-6788. 3833 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI SEATTLE 53211. (414) 332-5732. Three Aeolian organs with 58-note players. Two in storage, one set up. One from Wana ­ Conn Theatre Trinidad #553 with large Leslie 26th ATOS ANNUAL maker, New York store, one from Schwab speaker. 1979 like brand new. Two manuals. CONVENTION residence. C. Ferguson, Box 44, E. Vassal­ Rhythm section . Discounted 40% at $4,500. Wednesday thru Sunday boro, ME 04935. (213) 699-5106. July 1-5, 1981

56 THEATRE ORGAN FEBRUARY / MARCH 1981 RECORDS RECORDS WANTED

Los Angeles Shrine Moller tape available. The Don Knights, Deroy Vol. 98, Vintage in­ Artisan organ kits and parts manufactured by only stereo high-fidelity theatrical recording of theatre Compton, Odeon Cinema, Twicken­ Artisan Organ Co. between 1961 and 1976. the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium's giant ham, Middlesex, first recording. Fifteen selec­ Send list with prices to Organ, P.O. Box 518, 4/73 Moller pipe organ as recorded in 1970 by tions seldom organ recorded like "I've Got a Sheffield, IA 50475. Jack Loren is now available on custom cas­ Feeling I'm Falling," "Cecilia," "Valencia," settes. (Sorry, no records or 8-track.) Unavail­ "Tambourin," "Phantom Melody," full Veterans of Foreign Wars , Pompton Lakes, able for more than eight years, "Today , the stereo. $6.75 postpaid, Exclusive Distributor, New Jersey 07470, seeks donation of elec­ album is a collector 's item ." - Stu Green. Stanley C. Garniss, 35 Union Street, North tronic organ for Post functions. James Lewis, Selections: "Mambo Jambo," "Hawaiian Easton, MA 02356. Commander. Wedding Song, " "Entrance Of The Little All Wurlitzer, 2 manual console, 8 ft. octave Fauns, " "Save It, Pretty Mama ," "La MISCELLANEOUS Rosita," "Java ," "She Called Me Baby," 10" Tibia with chest, Xylophone, Glocken­ "The Sound Of Music," "Edelweiss," "Climb Escape to Colorado. Quality built English spiel, Chrysoglott, trap relays. George Brown, Every Mountain," "Boulevard of Broken Tudor home built around a 28x36 auditorium. 1734 Poplar, Twin Falls, ID 83301. Dreams," "Mister Sandman," "Lullaby," Complete with cathedral ceilings, organ 2 or 3 manual Estey horseshoe console. Also "Granada." Each order will be individually chambers (two rooms, 12x14 with 17' crest) consider 3 manual Estey player console. Have recorded on a high quality TDK cassette from completely sound proofed blower room with a 4 manual Klann stoptab console that I will the original master tape. (Woofers , beware!) . space for reservoirs and tremolos underneath trade for above. State price and condition. Included is a full -sized reprint of the original and a 28x35 workshop - an organist's dream Allee, 1205 Meadowlark Place, Manchester , record jacket with console photos and inimita ­ house. OWC terms. $289,000.00 - far below ble jacket notes by Stu Green with a history of replacement cost. Organ not included. Call TN 37355. the instrument. $10.00 each, postpaid in Bunny Fotopulos , Horton-Cavey, (303) USA, sent by first class mail. Artistry Record­ 841-3151 or (303) 841-3240 (eves.). ings, Post Office Box 2201, Canyon Country, CA 91351. Simplified study of theatre organ (theory , har­ mony, registration) by cassette tape with ac­ Rave Reviews Internationally: There Is Only tive concert artist. Write or call Rosa Rio, 310 Mill Street, Huntington , Connecticut 06484, OTIC One Billy Na/le (Wichita Wurlitzer) and last copies of bestseller, Big, Bold & Billy (LI. U. (203) 929-1652. Everything 's Coming up Rosa, SPECIAL Wurlitzer). Each $7 .50 postpaid. Billy Nalie stereo LP 4/ 26 organ, $6.50 postpaid. Music , Suite 2205, 400 West Central Avenue, MEETING Catalogue N 1,000 items. (Refundable 1st Wichita, Kansas 67203. + order.) $1.00. The Organ Literature Founda­ OF tion. Braintree, Mass. 02184. ATOS ORGANISTS CONVENTION WANTED DON'T MISS IT ! GENERAL APRIL 9 - 12th. 1981 Theatre organ, 2 or 3 manual 10/15 ranks MEMBERSHIP Sheraton -Anahe im, Ana he im. Cal if. Wurlitzer, Moller, Morton , Kimball, Barton . 8THE HOME ORGANISTSA DVENTURE For donation or modest price for Baptist hos something for everyone . whether you ore a hob ­ church. Contact: Rev. Mickey Proctor at (305) byist . a student , a teacher . a professional player or 431-2458 or write to: 9250 Sterling Road, W. at the just a lover of organ music . Hollywood, Florida. Concerts by : University of Maryland * GEORGE WRIGHT in the * TV's BOB RALSTON 3 manual Allen Theatre Deluxe organ wanted: * BILLTHOMSON the kind with four separate generators. Fred Center for Adult Education * PAULWESLEY BOWEN Bock , Box 333, Tarzana, CA 91356, or call College Park, Maryland •DENNIS AWE (213) 996-6181. * CAROL JONES * ROSEMARYBAILEY SUNDAY * RIC IANONNE Wurlitzer chest magnets and magnet caps. * CLAUDE DUPRAS Good or dead. Ken Fedorick, Rt. 2 Box 365W, MARCH 22, 1981 •JERRY GLAZE Las Cruces, NM 88001. (505) 526-5803. * DAN BELLOMY others to be confirmed . 3:00 P.M. Information on the "Great Calliope and Caco­ Our show features : vUp to 16. 45 minute concerts phony Society." Write to Jack B. Hall, Pikes vYour choice of up to 24 hours of fantastic instruction Peak Chapter ATOS, 1026 Alexander Circle, in easy -to-understand language . presented by : Pueblo, Colorado 81001. For the purpose of approval * RICHARD BRADLEY of * CHAMP CHAMPAGNE Trumpet, horn type Oboe, and Kinura. No * RUTHPRICE FARRAR 1981 Revised ATOS Bylaws * WALTERFREED particular make. Contact Carlo Annibale, 87 and many others . Lowell Rd., Kenmore, NY 14217. Phone: (716) .,..Displays of ready -mode and build -it-yourself organs 874-6104. No other business and associated musical products . .,-,An excellent opportunity to get to meet people who will be transacted shore your hobby . I am missing three reed pipes from a Wurlitzer Write or coll and we will moil you complete registra ­ Vox Humana rank. Pipes missing are all in top This notice is in accordance tion information octave (C#5, F5, G5). If you can help supply KEYBOARDWORLD MAGAZINE, Box 4399 , Dept T, with Bylaws Article II, these missing pipes, please write to Ken Aultz , Downey, Ca . 90241. (213)949-5600 . Section 8 and Article VIII. Artists subject to change . 3468 Robb Avenue, Cincinnati , OH 45211.

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