Last week, we filmed multiple events at the American Theatre Organ Society’s annual Summer Youth Adventure:
“The Summer Youth Adventure (SYA) is a week-long event designed for young theatre organ enthusiasts who are interested in learning, developing, or refining their skills with the theatre organ. During the week, students will attend a variety of instructional sessions, master classes, and open console time designed to improve their theatre organ knowledge and skills. In addition to the invaluable instruction and learning opportunities, students will forge lifelong friendships with other young enthusiasts who share their passion for the theatre organ.”
This year, the SYA was held in Portland, Oregon, the home of the first Organ Grinder restaurant. On Tuesday evening, the participants gathered at Organ Grinder co-founder Dennis Hedberg’s home, where Dennis gave a presentation on pipe organ technology, details about major historic theatre organ installations, and an overview of the Organ Grinder’s origins.
Little did the attendees know, but lurking under the floor were massive drivers connected to Dennis’s infamous sound system. They were in for quite a demo at the end of the presentation. People were (quite literally) moved by the experience!
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