ATOS News

News about ATOS and the world of Theatre Organ internationally.


Thursday, October 9th 2025

If you missed the Zoom session on September 28th with ideas on how to effectively fundraise, create awareness, and advertise, you can now view the full recording of the conference call here.
Ideas shared included: How to create excitement on social media, secure grant money, and effectively advertise for upcoming events .

Tuesday, September 2nd 2025

The dates for the ATOS 2026 convention are set for July 6 - 10.
You can view the preview video now!

Saturday, August 30th 2025

Students from the 2025 ATOS Summer Youth Adventure present final performances on the 3/26 Wurlitzer in the Elsinore Theatre, Salem, Oregon. Ability levels during the week range from beginning keyboard students that have never touched a theatre organ, to returning players with several years of experience.

Wednesday, August 20th 2025

Pre-Order the 2025 Convention CD, with highlights of the concerts at the Milwaukee ATOS convention.

Sunday, August 3rd 2025

I am pleased to officially announce the Officers of the American Theatre Organ Society for 2025-26

Chairman - Shawn Kenney
Vice Chairman - William Webber
Secretary - Luke Staisiunas
Treasurer - Dave Calendine

Congratulations to all and best of luck!
Taylor Trimby

Friday, July 25th 2025

The Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to announce the results of the ATOS Board of Directors election:

New ATOS Board Members
John Apple (2027)
Jonathan Kleefield (2028)
Bernie McGorrey (2026)

ATOS Board Members Re-elected
Bill Campbell (2028)
Bill Webber (2028)

Friday, March 28th 2025

The theatre organ world lost a true friend when Russ passed away on March 21. An anchor for the Rochester Theatre Organ Society, he served as the program chair for more than 40 years, presenting truly memorable programs with the finest organists in the world.

Thursday, February 20th 2025

The ATOS Board of Directors has named Benjamin Helton as the 2025 Youth Representative.

Tuesday, February 18th 2025

This year marked the 18th annual ATOS Summer Youth Adventure, a week designed to provide young organists with skills and experiences to last a lifetime. This 2024 event took place in Portland, Oregon, and lead instructor Jonas Nordwall was joined by instructors Jelani Eddington, Donna Parker, and Don Feely.

Tuesday, December 31st 2024

Since its beginning, the Endowment Fund has awarded over $650,000. Recent changes to the Endowment Trust allow for a larger pool of money for the coming grant cycle.