Pipe organ junkies may want to attend one of these events being held this summer.
American Guild of Organists National Convention, Minneapolis, MN,
June 22 - 26, 2008
http://www.ago2008.org/
Organ Historical Society National Convention, Seattle, WA
July 14 - 18, 2008
http://www.organsociety.org/2008/
Royal Canadian College of Organists National Convention
July 13 - 16, 2008
http://www.festivalotg.ca/
I'm going to opt for three days in Seattle, mainly because it's closer than Minneapolis, which would be my first choice if cost was not a factor, but I know the OHS convention will be filled with wonderful music and instruments, plus I'm going and coming via Amtrak Cascade train which is always a treat.
And you are one good organist, surveyor! Hey, you need to play at our camp meeting sometime. Do you do concerts, etc? They are looking for people to do a mini concert after the main pavilion meeting on several evenings.
I've never done concerts except student recitals many years ago, however locally we have one pipe organ. I've kick started a pipe organ group in my community, had 10 people out to the first meeting, and a FULL church to the second one, which was to a United Church to show off their 1878 pipe organ. I've been asked to do a recital there, which I will probably do in concert (pun intended) with others in the pipe organ group.
I'm sure there are lots of fine Adventist organists who can play at campmeeting.
HEY SURVEYOR
THAT is great that you can go to other churches and
witness with music
great for you
dgrimm60
Yes, there may be others who can do a concert but, they are not you. I know you play well but really, there isn't a pipeorgan at camp meeting. Each year Roy Hepworth and Carrillon Music in Surrey always provide us with a very good piano and organ but it's not a pipeorgan though it can sound like one.
Yes, I know Roy Hepworth well - I've had business dealings with him for a number of years and he installed the external speakers for the organ in my local church. The last time he was here he urged me to come to campmeeting and play the instrument he installs. Both he and his wife Freida are fine people.
When was the last time campmeeting offered a workshop for organists? Now that might be a good thing to do - is musical education ever a part of campmeeting?
HEY SURVEYOR
I PRESSED the button to fast
any way a organ workshop at campmeeting or a music
workshop at campmeeting that is a new one on me but it
might be nice
dgrimm60
Hello Surveyor,
Excellent!!
Workshop at Campmeeting ... why not ... something different is a good thing.
Are there any church musicians checking into this site? If so, what would you like to learn at a workshop for church organists?
HEY SURVEYOR
SORRY I can not help you that is on gift or talent I DON'T
have
maybe some one else can help.
dgrimm60