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With some 440 signed up so far, we are expecting a wonderful group for what we hope will be a great convention in Atlanta. Although some of the discounts and deadlines have passed, for those of you waiting til the last minute, there is still time to join us!
Meanwhile, pack for hot weather, temps in the 82-95 region during the day, low 70's at night. The humidity can pop up a shower at anytime, so a small umbrella might be handy. And if air-conditioning in theatres and on busses can be an issue for you, a light sweater or windbreaker type jacket might come in handy.
JW MARRIOTT WILL HONOR THE RATE TIL MONDAY, JUNE 10
If you have been on the fence, procrastinating, not sure, or simply changing your mind about attending the 2013 ATOS Annual Convention in Atlanta July 2-5, the JW Marriott hotel has extended the early-bird registration rate of $119/night through Monday, June 10th. You've still got the weekend to sign up!
The 2013 ATOS Annual Convention is right around the corner. Nearly 450 will be on hand, and it is not too late for you to register!
June 7th is the deadline for the JW Marriott room rate of $119. While they are sold out of “doubles,” there are king rooms available for the full run of the convention, Overture and Finale events. But that room rate ends June 7th!
Our apologies for those who experienced some difficulty with the room reservations. Working with Marriott officials, that has been rectified, so for those of you still considering the trip to Atlanta, y’all come on down.
The Overture to Chattanooga is Monday, July 1. The convention will run July 2-5 starting with those two great days at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The Finale to South Georgia is Saturday, July 6th.
There is still time to make your plans to attend the ATOS Annual Convention in Atlanta.
The JW Marriott: Special $119 (+tax) rate. CLICK HERE to book your room!
With apologies for delays, those who have ordered the 2012 ATOS Convention two-CD set of highlights will find them delivered soon. The final touches and shipping from the duplicators will take place on or about June 1.
The Initial competition for the 2013 Young Theatre Organist Competition has been completed.
Dan Minervini, of Massapequa, NY, has been selected as the 2013 ATOS Theatre Organ Student of the Year. A student of Jelani Eddington since 2009, Dan has demonstrated significant talent, interest, and improvement as an organist. He participated in the 2009 ATOS Young Theatre Organist Competition and is a frequent attendee at the ATOS Summer Youth Adventure.
The Santa Barbara ATOS chapter installed and maintains the Great Theatre Pipe Organ of the Arlington in the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA. Our inaugural concert was on 1 October 1988 with Tom Hazleton at the console. The organ and installation are now approaching 25-years in the Arlington.
On 5 October 2013, SBTOS will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 4/27 Wonder Morton. Scott Foppiano will be at the console.
I am pleased to announce that Peter Shilliday and Joshua Dill have been selected as the 2013 George Wright Memorial Fellowship winners.
Peter Shilliday is 24 years old and lives in Olathe, Kansas. He first heard the theatre organ on YouTube in 2007, and his curiosity quickly developed into a passion. In 2008 he built his own Dorm Room Theatre Organ (featured in the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Theatre Organ Journal). Peter is a frequent attendee at the ATOS Summer Youth Adventure and an active member of both the St. Louis and Kansas City chapters.
The ATOS promotional posters features in Theatre Organ magazine are now available for free download to Chapters. You can download them here: http://www.atos.org/chapters/resources/promotional-print-materials
The 2013 ATOS Technical Experience is open for registration.
The ATOS Techincal experience is a one-week seminar that provides hands-on training for anyone interested in the technical aspects of the theatre organ. The experience covers a variety of subjects ranging from moving about an organ chamber, care of pipes, tuning, blower control, winding fundamentals, chest restoration and much more.
You can find more information on the ATOS Technical Experience here.
