Chances are, you probably haven’t heard of organist Carlos Curley, who died this past week. Tributes are pouring in from all over, and one included a video link in which Carlo explained how he became an organist. I think you’ll enjoy it. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1R9hKb5awA?rel=0] Just a reminder, that there are scholarships available from the local… Read More Becoming an organist
I just read a fascinating article called “Bach’s Incredible Feet,” which was published on Bach’s birthday, a few days ago. Non-organists find it amazing that we play with both feet, and compared to playing the harp, timpani and piano, which use the feet in a secondary role, our feet become extensions of our hands. Organists… Read More Organists’ feet and shoes
When I teach my young students about playing the organ, I ask them, “And what is the last thing you do after you finish playing your piece?” Push the Cancel button! That is to cancel any stops that are on to eliminate any “oops!” moments if your fingers happen to touch any keys by mistake… Read More An Organist’s ‘Oops!’
Actually, we should have started this blog in 1972, when Carl Crosier became the organist of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Little did he know, nor did the congregation know, what to expect when he was hired in December of that year, as to what kind of insanity would ensue over the next thirty-seven years.… Read More Why are we starting this blog?