ATOS News

News about ATOS and the world of Theatre Organ internationally.


Wednesday, March 1st 2023

2023 ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE SOON

Wednesday, January 25th 2023

Registration is Now Open!
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Friday, November 11th 2022

Renowned theatre organist Jim Riggs passed away on October 3, 2022. He will be remembered for his vintage theatre organ stylings and his congenial manner towards everyone he met. During his long career he served as house organist at many different venues, including 20 years at the Oakland Paramount.

Saturday, September 17th 2022

Detroit, Michigan was the site of the 2022 ATOS Summer Youth Adventure (SYA).

Friday, August 19th 2022

ATOS has been notified that the Central Indiana Chapter has withdrawn their application for the 2024 convention. We are currently seeking another chapter to host 2024 as well as a host chapter for the 2025 convention. Please contact Michael Kinerk (m.kinerk [at] atos.org) if interested and for more information.

Thursday, July 21st 2022

Awards that were presented at the 2022 annual convention in San Diego, July 2022.
Organist of the Year: Zach Frame
Hall of Fame: Jonas Nordwall
Honorary Member: Bob MacNeur
Member of the Year: Catherine Oliver
Special Merit Award: David Rhodes
Industry Achievement: Organ Stop Pizza

Thursday, July 21st 2022

Zach Frame

Zach received the award at the annual convention in San Diego in July.

Thursday, July 7th 2022

Theatre organ friends, again it has fallen on me to relay the news that we have lost another valued member of our community. Stanley “Stan” Zimmerman passed away today after a period of rapid decline. Stan was born in Moline IL in farm country. He became interested in the organ and its music at an early age.

Thursday, June 30th 2022

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Sunday, May 15th 2022

Covid Policy Update

A change was made to the ATOS event attendance policy effective May 5, 2022. Here is the revised policy:
ATOS will follow the COVID policy in effect in the venue at the time of the event.
During the 2022 convention, masks will not be required unless the venue specifically requires such.