DETROIT THEATER ORGAN SOCIETY Volume 51, Issue 12 December 2012 DTOS ather Andrew At The Wurlitzer Executive Board F Sunday, December 2, 2012 3:00p.m. & Directors Our December Two years ago, he Andrew to create two meditation • President Christmas concert has Fr. quit is 'day' job at a travel CD’s for the Foundation to sell Connie Masserant Andrew Rogers at the Senate agency to focus more on mu- as a fundraiser to help raise [email protected] Theater’s Wurlitzer. A former sic and scoring silent films, is funds for orphanages, hospitals, Board member of DTOS, Fr. on the staff of organists at the vocational schools, etc. for chil- • Vice President Andrew is no stranger to con- Michigan Theatre in Ann dren in SE Asia. Six trips to Lance Luce certs here. Arbor and the Detroit Fox, Japan included performing at the [email protected] A resident of Fen- and has performed twice for Foundation’s Heart Expos in ’04 ton, Michigan, and the pastor the Flint AGO chapter in and ’07, and their 11/11/11 • Treasurer of Holy Trinity Orthodox addition to many chapters Festival. Fr. Andrew is a mem- Richard Dengate Church in Dearborn, Fr. An- through the U.S. and Canada. ber of the Foundation’s Global [email protected] drew began his musical stud- To see just a partial list of Harmony Band, ‘Monks Beyond ies on the accordian at seven, performances, check out Fr. Religion’, and is a volunteer for • Corporate Secretary winning local and national Andrew’s website at the Foundation For Global Har- Dave Calendine competitions playing tran- rogersconcerts.com and click mony – USA. [email protected] Come listen to some of scriptions of classical orches- on Events. tral music. He later appeared In addition to his your favorite Christmas carols at • Fred Bruflodt [email protected] in the orchestra of Broadway classical and pop concerts, it the Senate. As a little bonus for productions at Michigan State was in 2003 when Fr. Andrew those attending, intermission • Michael Fisher University where he holds his was invited to play for a pro- will be extended a bit so that [email protected] degree, with honors, in Psy- gram for the Foundation For everyone can enjoy the Christ- chology. Global Harmony – Ja- mas Goodies Buffet featuring • Gil Francis During his religious pan. The music so transport- several varieties of cookies and [email protected] studies, he studied theater ed its founder, that he asked more! organ techniques with the late • Paul Jacyk Fr. James Miller, and then [email protected] augmented his studies with Dr. Marilyn Mason at the • Dick Leichtamer University of Michigan while tibiaplena434@buckeye- she was on sabbatical. He express.com accompanied Fr. Jim on his second tour of Australia and • George Orbits Norfolk Island, appearing [email protected] both in joint concerts and solo engagements. Also, • Glenn Rank scholarships from the Univer- [email protected] sity of Michigan enabled him to travel on two Historic Or- • Bob Weil gan Tours led by Dr. Mason [email protected] covering France, Italy, and Switzerland, playing 58 instru- • Vacant Seat ments and participating in ten public concerts. Page 2 Detroit Theater Organ Society oliday Party Returns to Fisher Mansion H Sunday, January 6, 2013 Doors at 3:00p.m. Dinner at 5:30p.m. It's still the holi- ety at the 17,000 foot Tudor dinner at 5:30 p.m. style dinner. days at the Former Charles Style mansion for one more Guests are request- Holiday festive at- T. Fisher Mansion! Come celebration. Come on by, ed to R.S.V.P. to either Con- tire is requested. finish out the Holiday Sea- now that your calendar is nie Masserant at (734) 652- This has become a son with friends in Detroit's cleared and you (in theory) 6004 or Carl Kiehler at "tradition" that the host, Boston Edison District! are rested and recovered (313) 283-0225. It is re- yours truly, looks forward to After all the hustle from the deluge of the sea- quested that you ask them hosting for all the friends and bustle of the holidays son! which we may need; an Hors and supporters of these two has past, there is still one Michael J. Fisher, D'oeuvre, dessert or bever- great Detroit organizations more event to finish out the member of both these great age. If you would like to and hopes to see you at the season. Please come and organizations invites you to bring a bottle of your favor- Mansion! join the Detroit Theater his home to eat drink and be ite spirit to share, that is Merry Christmas Organ Society and the Mo- merry! Party starts at 3:00 welcomed. Our host will and Happy New Year! tor City Theatre Organ Soci- p.m. with appetizers and provide a delicious buffet Michael J. Fisher ember Update ookie Time M Don Jenks is in letters, etc if you would care C Connie Masserant, rehab at Medilodge, 1333 to send them. His address is West Grand River Ave. 4199 Bluebird Dr. Com- President, DTOS Board of Directors Howell, Mi 48843. merce Twp., MI 48382. It’s that “Cookie” time of share along with free coffee Les Hamilton had a T.J. Casterson, who year. This is just a reminder during our intermission. So hip replacement and is do- runs our lights for concerts, that at our December con- get your aprons on, dust off ing well. He should be com- was involved in an accident cert we always look forward those pans, and whip up a ing home soon but would and is recovering. We wish to a large display of your batch of your favorite cook- certainly enjoy any cards, everyone a speedy recovery! special homemade cookies to ies to share with everyone. Volume 57, Issue 12, December 2012 Page 3 xcerpts from Past Newsletters E Provided by Gil Francis, DTOS Board of Directors Vol. #12, Sep 18,. 1963. Vol. #13, Nov 14, 1963. And to show off Vol. #21, August 14, 1965. Workers needed! If Almost a year ago, this magnificent instrument As you probably all the Senate Theater grand at a public auction conduct- to Club members and invit- know, we at the Detroit The- opening concert is to be held ed by the State of Michigan, ed guests will be that master ater Organ Club have the on its currently scheduled your Club's bid for the Sen- of the theater Pipe organ, finest installation of its kind night, additional volunteer ate Theater was accepted, and a favorite of past Club in the world, and we should workers, skilled and un- and we became property audiences, John Muri. never cease to be aware of skilled, at almost anything, owners. The program will what a wonderful opportuni- will be needed at all future While the building include some authentic old- ty it is to be a member. Be- work sessions. Here are didn't look like much of a time silent movie music ing the unique club that we some of the jobs: bargain at that time, some of played as only Mr. Muri can are, we should have the most Seats cleaning us were convinced that it play it. The evening promis- informative newsletter possi- painting installing. could be developed into the es to be memorable and ble. Auditorium floor finest private theater organ thrilling for all of us. This is our paper, patching sealing. facility in the country. Much remains to by us, for us, and about us. General paint clean Thanks to your be done to get things in top This newsletter trim decorations. financial support, and the shape for the preview con- concerns our club, our Metal cutting fit- hard work performed by cert. Everyone who can lend monthly concert notices and ting soldering. some of you, we're moving a hand between now and our general membership Electrical wiring closer to that goal. March 14 is urged to do so. meetings. installation. Regular work ses- We will include Plumbing repair Vol. 14, Feb 21, 1964 sions are now on Monday, many items of interest from install fixtures. This is the night Wednesday and Friday eve- other clubs and groups, Work sessions are we've all been waiting nings, and all day Saturday. whatever we believe will be held every Wednesday even- for....the first performance of Put on your old of interest to our members. ing and all day Saturday. the 4/34 Fisher/Orbits clothes....there's a job for Please help by send- Come in work clothes, a job Wurlitzer in its new home at you! ing information. will quickly be found for you the Club-owned Senate The- to do. ater on March 14! Please consider getting the DTOS Newsletter electronically! This will save money from less print- ing, and the cost of postage. To sign up for electronic delivery, please send an e-mail to Dave Calendine. [email protected] Page 4 Detroit Theater Organ Society Volume 57, Issue 12, December 2012 Page 5 Page 6 Detroit Theater Organ Society The Board of Directors of the Detroit Theater Organ Society wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Connie Masserant Lance Luce Richard Dengate Dave Calendine Fred Bruflodt Michael Fisher Gil Francis Paul Jacyk Dick Leichtamer George Orbits Glenn Rank Bob Weil Volume 57, Issue 12, December 2012 Page 7 rom the President’s Desk F Connie Masserant, President, DTOS Board of Directors ‘Tis the Season for ations. We hope to plan support to the Board and 1/100th of $220.