Today was the first official day of the Organ Historical Society convention, its 61st convention in this its 60th year since the founding in 1956. Its purpose is thus: The Organ Historical Society celebrates, preserves, and studies the pipe organ in America in all its historic styles, through research, education, advocacy, and music. And because… Read More The 61st for the 60th
During the years of 1993-2004 I made my living by playing weddings full-time for Japanese tourists (of course, this was in addition to my church job at LCH, my chapel job at Iolani School AND my organ teaching.) Basically I jumped on the organ bench, spent fifteen minutes playing the wedding, posed for pictures, then drove… Read More Have shoes, will travel!
Today is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year! Last night, the Lutheran Church of Honolulu and our Episcopal neighbors at St. Clement’s had a joint service as has been our custom for a number of years. We alternate venues so last night was St. Clement’s turn to host. That means the clergy… Read More It’s Thanksgiving