My baby organ has just left the building, on its way to the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa—where on Friday, April 26th I will be accompanying the Oahu Choral Society Chamber Choir in three works by Bach: Komm, Jesu komm; Singet dem Herrn and Cantata 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden. Esther Yoo will also conduct Herbert Howells Requiem.

So often organists are at the mercy of whatever organ resides in the church. In fact, when I told a friend about this concert, he said, “But is there an organ at St. Theresa’s?” I answered, “I’m bringing my own organ because all they have is a ‘toaster’ ” (our euphemism for electronic instruments).

That reminds me of a post I wrote called “Memories of Sparky.”

I was reminded of the story of Sparky’s Magic Piano, a record I played over and over on a 78 rpm player when I was growing up. The line that has stuck with me to this day is, “I won’t go . . . I won’t go unless my very own piano goes with me!” 

… every time I sit down at a strange organ, I keep hearing Sparky’s voice: “I won’t go . . . I won’t go unless my very own (organ) goes with me!” 

I am really looking forward to performing Bach with this fine choir!

(except I think it should be BWV 4, 225 and 229—not BMV 4, 225 and 229: LOL!)