2014-DECEMBER_NEWS_Los-Angeles-Theatre-Organ
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2014-DECEMBER_NEWS_Los-Angeles-Theatre-Organ
VOLUME 36, ISSUE 12 In This Issue: DECEMBER, 2014 Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Cover Page: A Message from Angie Hougen – President, Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society Page 2: Quote of the Month Membership Meeting and Open Console. Dec. 7 at the Paramount Iceland Rink Page 3: Jelani Eddington and Frederick Hodges in Concert at the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo Jelani Eddington Presentation & Workshop at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre Page 4: So. California OrganRelated Events LATOS Board Members Directory Photo of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles by Tony Wilson Photo of the Menorah from the Roy Lindman Temple A Message from Angie Hougen President, Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society During this time of merry making and festivities with family and friends, I am reminded of the Charles Dickens quote, "Reflect upon your present blessingsof which every man has many - and not of your past misfortunes, of which all men have some". As I recall my personal highlights of 2014, it is not surprising how many moments are due to my involvement with LATOS. From our remarkable afternoon of music at the Wilshire Ebell to sharing stories and laughter with old and new friends, we can close this year by reveling in the fact that music makes us closer, and the sound of the pipe organ can warm our hearts and raise our musical spirits. Our hard work in upgrading and maintaining the organs, and building relationships with our venues was very rewarding in 2014. We held several open consoles at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, the Old Town Music Hall, as well Visit Us at www.LATOS.org CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE…. A Message from Angie Hougen, President, LATOS, continued: Membership Meeting & Open Console as the upcoming event at the Paramount Iceland rink. The open consoles have given us the chance 6pm to 7:30pm on December 7 to socialize with fellow members, and introduce Paramount Iceland Ice Skating ourselves to the members of the Ebell as well. 8041 Jackson Street, Paramount, CA 90723 The most rewarding part to me is that the vast majority of our new members are players, and the open consoles are what brought them into the LATOS family. I am also happy to say that more than half our new members are under 25 years old. It is gratifying to hear and meet the next generation of organists and enthusiasts. It has been a delightful year. So yes, we will continue to bring you as many open consoles as our schedule will allow, and hopefully in new venues as well. I have been very fortunate to have Mark Herman and Tony Wilson join our board of directors this year. We have a full contingency of nine board members, and each has made LATOS a better place with their unique talents and abilities. I feel a deep debt of gratitude to each of our board members. They are tireless workers who have LATOS' best interest at heart, and donate hundreds of hours to maintaining our amazing instruments, and attending to the never ending stream of details that go into our membership events. Thank you Bill, Don, Dorsey, Henry, Mark, Shirley, Steve, Tony, and Bob Kambeitz, our Membership Director. We all choose to belong to LATOS for different reasons, and that variety helps us have a strong, passionate, varied membership. Thank you for your continued support. Whether you make the trek to attend one of our events, or simply keep LATOS in your hearts and thoughts, I truly value your participation. It has been a true honor to serve as President this year. I hope this season finds you content and happy, and best wishes for a joyous year ahead. Respectfully, Angie Hougen Rink Paramount Iceland Wurlitzer in its Loft Photo by JamesGralian.com This is a quick reminder about the upcoming Membership Meeting and Open Console. LATOS and FOTO's are encouraged to RSVP so that we can plan adequate seating and refreshments at the rink. Please RSVP to [email protected]. We will be able to enjoy the hospitality of Iceland from 6:00pm to 7:30PM. Be sure to bring a sweater, jacket or something warm (in case) since you will be at an ice rink. Reservations for the Open Console are currently full. If anyone would like to be added to the waiting list, contact [email protected] The ”Plan of the Day”: 4:00pm to 5:30pm: (Optional) no host premeeting supper at Sizzler's on 10315 Lakewood Bl. in Downey. Please RSVP with the number in your party, so we can plan with the restaurant. 6:00pm: Open Console followed by a short recital by Bill Campbell that you are sure to enjoy! Bill plays the Iceland Wurlitzer regularly. President, Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society 7:15pm: Membership Meeting Quote of the Month The Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society thanks the owners and staff of the Paramount Iceland skating rink for their hospitality. “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” Victor Hugo The Organ Log – December, 2014 For complete information on this event: Please refer to the November issue of The Organ Log, or visit www.LATOS.org We’ll see you there! PAGE 2 Jelani Eddington and Frederick Hodges in Concert Jelani Eddington Presentation and Workshop 7:30pm, Sunday, January 11, 2015 11:00am, Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Old Town Music Hall Tentatively Scheduled for the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 140 Richmond Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 Jelani will begin with a short presentation geared toward LATOS Members and FOTOs and the Ladies of the Ebell. The subject will be "How does that thing work?” Jelani will explain interesting facts and terms about the theatre pipe organ using the LATOS Barton organ at the Ebell to demonstrate his points. As part of this engaging and fun presentation, Jelani will play a few selections to show LATOS members and the Ladies of the Ebell what a gem the organ is. The presentation will end with a short question and answer period. Then we will take a short break. The Ladies of the Ebell can leave at this time, or come back after the break to observe the workshop. Jelani Eddington (left) and Frederick Hodges (right). We will continue with a workshop where Members and FOTOs who sign up will play a specific piece that they’ve prepared, and then receive positive and constructive insight and tips from Jelani afterwards to help to develop their selection. Each member will be at the console for 10 to 15 minutes (with instruction). There will probably be a couple of short sections where Jelani covers certain topics with demonstration. The workshop session will be 60 to 90 minutes long depending on membership participation. Of course, we all know Jelani for his wonderful concert performances for LATOS and the Old Town Music Hall. During the years that Jelani Eddington has given concerts, he has easily established himself as one of the most prominent and sought-after artists on the concert circuit. Jelani has performed in most of the major concert venues throughout the United States, has toured LATOS Members, FOTOs and the Ladies of the extensively abroad, and has received numerous Ebell can attend and observe any and all of this engaging event. Those who wish to actively awards and recognitions. participate in the workshop will need to send This will be a wonderful opportunity to see Jelani an RSVP email to [email protected] perform on the mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ ASAP, and on the day of the workshop, they will along with Frederick Hodges on the Bosendorfer be expected to bring a copy of their music for concert grand in the intimate surroundings of the Jelani to reference while they play. We are still Old Town Music Hall. You will enjoy two working with Jelani Eddington to determine the phenomenal performers in one great show number of active participants. featuring favorite songs from Broadway and Hollywood -- as well as the West Coast Premiere If we cannot secure the date at the Ebell (unlikely of an original duet arrangement of Rhapsody in but remotely possible), we will conduct the workshop Blue for piano and organ. section at the Old Town Music Hall (time TBD). Admission is $20 (cash or check only), and Visit LATOS.org to follow the progress of this reservations are recommended. event, and look for more details in the January Visit oldtownmusichall.org/concerts.html for info. issue of The Organ Log. The Organ Log – December, 2014 PAGE 3 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED FIRST CLASS MAIL P.O. Box 6083 Woodland Hills, CA 91365-6083 Southern California Organ Related Events December 7, 2014 – Sunday, 6pm to 7:30pm: Membership Meeting and Open Console at the Historic Paramount Iceland ice skating rink. See Page 2 in this issue. January 11, 2015 – Sunday at 7:30pm: Jelani Eddington & Frederick Hodges at the Old Town Music Hall. See Page 3. January 12, 2015 – Monday, 11am (tentative): Presentation & Workshop by Jelani Eddington for LATOS Members & FOTOs with a special invite to the Ladies of the Ebell. See Page 3. February 21, 2015 – Saturday: Silent Movie Show at South Pasadena High School with Dave Moreno at LATOS’ mighty Wurlitzer. Look for details in upcoming issues of The Organ Log and online at www.LATOS.org ONGOING: Concerts, Movies & Shows at the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond Street, El Segundo. Many shows feature the 4-manual theatre pipe organ. Call (310) 322-2592 (recorded info) or visit http://www.oldtownmusichall.org ONGOING: The Organ Grinders every 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:00pm. Open console on a Hammond Elegante (also a volunteer pot-luck). Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1757 North Lake Ave., Pasadena, in the "Lawrence Chapel" (not in main sanctuary). Free parking in the rear. Contact Elly Reitz 626-281-3311 for more info. LATOS Board Members President & Chair: Angie Hougen 818-667-4785 Vice President: Henry Hunt 626-399-1237 Secretary: Shirley Burt 626-710-2138 Treasurer: Don Near 800-539-8944 Bill Campbell Dorsey Caldwell: 626-798-1820 Steve Asimow: 818-240-9825 Mark Herman Tony Wilson Visit www.LATOS.org for committee & other board member contact info including email messaging.