Why we LOVE the theatre pipe organ... "Mighty Mo" at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
The one-man band. A thrilling sound that sends chills down your spine. Mighty theatre organs are some of the most versatile musical instruments. Designed to accompany the silent films of the 1920s, they can effectively play a myriad of music styles. From Gershwin to Sousa and Stravinsky to the Beatles, there's almost nothing they can't tackle. And nothing is better for accompanying Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Harold Lloyd, or the other greats of silent cinema!
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These instruments were only made, with few exceptions, in the 1920s. Since that time, enthusiasts have flatly refused to let the theatre organ leave the limelight. George Wright sold millions of "HiFi" records in the 1950s that ignited a new generation of theatre organ fans, and the American Theatre Organ Society has nourished a continued commitment towards presenting great organists on great organs, hosting educational camps and programs, and offering a unique network of individuals passionate about the many aspects of the theatre organ: musical, technical, and more!
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Another Star-Studded Summer Kicks Off...
When school is out, the organ will play! Each summer we take advantage of the quiet schedule at Stephenson High School to bring in some of the finest artists from all over the world...and this summer is no exception.
The incredible Tom Helms will kick off the summer in Grande fashion (see what we did there?) on Sunday, June 22 at 3 p.m. with his debut appearance on the Grande Page organ. For more than 40 years (consecutively), Tom has expertly accompanied the annual screening of The Phantom of the Opera (1925) at the historic Alabama Theatre, and he's equally at home working in the organ chambers as he is performing at the console. We're beyond excited to have Tom make a very rare concert appearance on the thrilling Grande Page - believe us when we say this a must-attend event! Then mark your calendar for July 13 when Justin LaVoie makes his return to Atlanta, this time to perform on the 4/23 Grande Page organ. Justin is a past winner of the ATOS Young Theatre Organist Competition, and those who have heard him perform before know exactly why. Thanks to the generous support of our members, admission to these concerts is completely FREE to all our members and guests! So grab a friend and enjoy these world-class artists on a world-class instrument in the heart of beautiful Stone Mountain, GA. Our 2025 calendar is full of great artists, exciting concerts, and memorable film presentations - check out our events page for more details. |
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