October 1: Festival of St. Michael and All Angels
October 14: Jantz Black Workshop & Performance
Jantz Black will be holding a workshop along with a performance/service at the United Church of Christ, Midland. Reservation required if you wish to go. Contact: jim.hohmeyer@gmail.com
October 21: Cor Ffrindiau, choral group
The Cor Ffrindiau choral group will sing at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Saginaw.
November 5: Faure Requiem
The Faure Requiem will be performed at ABVM at 7:00 p.m.
November 10: St. Peter Lutheran Macomb Hymn Festival
St. Peter Lutheran, Macomb, is pleased to welcome Dr. David Cherwien on Friday, November 10 (7:00 p.m.) for a hymn festival, Harvest, which will include hymns for the feasts and festivals of November, including All Saints’ Day, Christ the King/Last Sunday of the Church Year, and the Day of Thanksgiving. The hymns will be preceded by reflections written by the late hymnist Susan Palo Cherwien. Admission is free. If you would like to sing in the festival choir, please contact Charles Russell in the St. Peter office at 586-781-3434 or crussell@splcs.net.
November 11: Opportunities in Hymnody: Workshop for Organist
Saturday, November 11, 2023 - 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Dr. David Cherwien, presenter
Free admission
On Saturday, November 11 from 9:00-11:30 a.m., Dr. Cherwien will also be leading a workshop for organists at St. Peter-Macomb titled “Opportunities in Hymnody.” Any and all organists are welcome. There is no charge, but please sign up by calling or e-mailing Charles Russell in the St. Peter office at 586-781-3434 or crussell@splcs.net. You may also RSVP online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA92DABF4C34-44322469-workshop.
Dr. David Cherwien, presenter
Free admission
On Saturday, November 11 from 9:00-11:30 a.m., Dr. Cherwien will also be leading a workshop for organists at St. Peter-Macomb titled “Opportunities in Hymnody.” Any and all organists are welcome. There is no charge, but please sign up by calling or e-mailing Charles Russell in the St. Peter office at 586-781-3434 or crussell@splcs.net. You may also RSVP online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA92DABF4C34-44322469-workshop.
Organ Parts Available
The Applewood Estate in Flint originally had an Estey Organ installed that has since been dismantled. There are some large wood pipes available for anyone interested. Photos and sizes are listed below. Please contact Kerry Bellinger (kbellinger@ruthmott.org) if you are interested.
Here are the (approx.) measurements for the pipes that are available:
42,” 45," 47,” 49,” 52,” 55,” 57,” 59,” 61,” 65,” 77,” 81,” 85,” 90,” 95,” 101”
Here are the (approx.) measurements for the pipes that are available:
42,” 45," 47,” 49,” 52,” 55,” 57,” 59,” 61,” 65,” 77,” 81,” 85,” 90,” 95,” 101”
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Meadowbrook Hall Holidays
Meadowbrook Hall at Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Once again, the original-condition 1919 Aeolian organ in Meadow Brook Hall will be featured during the annual Holiday Walk from Thanksgiving until Christmas. Meadow Brook Hall is a National Historic Landmark. It is the 88,000 sq. ft. former home of Alfred and Matilda Dodge Wilson, and is on the campus of Oakland University.
In past years, SE Michigan Area organists have generously joined in volunteering to man the console and provide holiday music for the hall's visitors. Around the end of October, interested organists will be contacted to set up schedules.
If you have an interest in playing this historic instrument and would like to be added to the contact list, please contact Pete Townsend at ptownsend@comcast.net so your name can be added to the email list. A short practice or trial session prior to then can be arranged (please also contact Pete).
In past years, SE Michigan Area organists have generously joined in volunteering to man the console and provide holiday music for the hall's visitors. Around the end of October, interested organists will be contacted to set up schedules.
If you have an interest in playing this historic instrument and would like to be added to the contact list, please contact Pete Townsend at ptownsend@comcast.net so your name can be added to the email list. A short practice or trial session prior to then can be arranged (please also contact Pete).
Organ Availability
Hello, Organists, Organ/Music Lovers, and Restorers,
Please follow the link below to see a gorgeous vintage Etsey that needs a new home. (Pics and a very informal demo video are included in the link.) I've been told by another organist who was looking at the pictures that it may be a model G, or a model T.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LpaqpiF3kNA7kA5L6
The organ is in our family home in Flushing, Michigan. Dimensions are below.
Back in the '70's, my father, an organ enthusiast (played piano and organ) brought this amazing piece into his newly built home. A church was getting a new organ, and he wished to keep their former organ to practice on at home. It has been there in our family room ever since! To my knowledge, it's a reed organ that a motor had been added to at some point (before my father brought it to our home). The electricity still works, but needs some tuning up... The organ is cosmetically in beautiful condition and does play, but will need restoration to achieve its original powerful sound/grandeur.
My father passed last November, age 85, and we have now closed on the family home. I would so love to see this organ in hands that would appreciate it like my father did!
DIMENSIONS:
The pipes are decorative and are sitting on the bookshelf behind the organ.
The dimensions of the console are as follows:
-Height: 5 feet
-Width: 6 feet, 7 1/2 inches wide
-Depth: 3 feet at widest point (from wall to edge of keys) (maybe 2' 11", but 3' to be safe)
-Pedals: pedals stick out about 18 inches past the edge of keys
-Motor: motor sticks out the back; my dad actually cut a hole through the drywall (about 6 inches?) to stick the motor out through the wall into the garage, so that the console itself could remain flush to the wall. I believe the motor is removable. I estimate the motor extends another 18 inches out the back of the console when it is attached.
If anyone is interested, our movers, who also move pianos and organs, could likely load the organ onto your truck, or perhaps arrangements could be made to use their truck/services for the entire move, depending on your location. (Or please feel free to arrange your own movers).
Great thanks from our family!
Sara Kribs
(416) 662-4662
Please follow the link below to see a gorgeous vintage Etsey that needs a new home. (Pics and a very informal demo video are included in the link.) I've been told by another organist who was looking at the pictures that it may be a model G, or a model T.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/LpaqpiF3kNA7kA5L6
The organ is in our family home in Flushing, Michigan. Dimensions are below.
Back in the '70's, my father, an organ enthusiast (played piano and organ) brought this amazing piece into his newly built home. A church was getting a new organ, and he wished to keep their former organ to practice on at home. It has been there in our family room ever since! To my knowledge, it's a reed organ that a motor had been added to at some point (before my father brought it to our home). The electricity still works, but needs some tuning up... The organ is cosmetically in beautiful condition and does play, but will need restoration to achieve its original powerful sound/grandeur.
My father passed last November, age 85, and we have now closed on the family home. I would so love to see this organ in hands that would appreciate it like my father did!
DIMENSIONS:
The pipes are decorative and are sitting on the bookshelf behind the organ.
The dimensions of the console are as follows:
-Height: 5 feet
-Width: 6 feet, 7 1/2 inches wide
-Depth: 3 feet at widest point (from wall to edge of keys) (maybe 2' 11", but 3' to be safe)
-Pedals: pedals stick out about 18 inches past the edge of keys
-Motor: motor sticks out the back; my dad actually cut a hole through the drywall (about 6 inches?) to stick the motor out through the wall into the garage, so that the console itself could remain flush to the wall. I believe the motor is removable. I estimate the motor extends another 18 inches out the back of the console when it is attached.
If anyone is interested, our movers, who also move pianos and organs, could likely load the organ onto your truck, or perhaps arrangements could be made to use their truck/services for the entire move, depending on your location. (Or please feel free to arrange your own movers).
Great thanks from our family!
Sara Kribs
(416) 662-4662