Additionally, he served as a Staff Organist at Pipes and Pizza in Lansing, Illinois, and was a featured Staff Organist for 10 years at the Piper Music Palace in Greenfield. He continued his musical studies with Roseamond Crowley, one of the few remaining descendants of the Louis Vierne line of organists and then attended the University of Arizona to pursue classical organ studies for six years with Dr. It will need to go in the storage unit for a few months until I can get it up the stairs with the powered dolly. He moved to Arizona in 1976, where he became Associate Organist at the famous Organ Stop Pizza Restaurants in Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson. This organ was generously given to me today. Early ticket purchases are encouraged.ĭave is a California native who is an internationally recognized organist.
Recordings will provide a fantastic screen presentation highlighting the playing of the GRPM’s 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ, with various views including an up-close view of playing the keys, along with a full theater view. for afternoon shows.įor those who prefer to experience the concerts from the comfort of their homes, a recording of the Friday evening concert can be purchased in advance of the performances.
The Theater hosts 256 seats that will be available on a first come basis, with entrance beginning at 6:30 p.m. In person organ concerts will take place at the GRPM in the Meijer Theater.
You can now enjoy the one hour and fifteen minute broadcast on YouTube with better audio quality by clicking the link below.The GRPM is excited to host the 2021 Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert series in person with the option to purchase a recording of the Friday evening concert. We were very honored that the " One and Only" Mark Herman featured Opus 501 during his September 26, 2020, Facebook broadcast. Opus 501 is most likely the earliest known example of a WurliTzer Style 260 that is still relatively intact and can be recognized as its original opus! The rebuilt organ consists of 16 ranks with the addition of a Post Horn that was built for the organ by the Austin Organ Company. Over a period of 11 years the organ was completely rebuilt, releathered, refinished, and installed in their residence in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA. The current owners, Barry Howard and Larry Fenner, purchased the organ in 2005 and completed moving it to its current location in 2007. This 3-manual, 15-rank instrument was originally installed in the Lafayette Square Theatre (aka Lafayette Theatre) in Buffalo, New York, in 1922. This harder sound is what made it so popular in rock music as it could cut through a mix like a knife. The Wurli 200A piano had a sound that could go from mellow and soft to hard and brash. This website is dedicated to the preservation and restoration ofĪ Style 260 Special WurliTzer Theatre Pipe Organ. Wurlitzer-V is Arturia’s amazingly accurate physical model of the classic Wurlitzer 200A electric piano.