tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093503399462116802024-02-18T18:55:07.802-08:00SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETYNevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-29431676549489515782021-10-19T23:06:00.000-07:002021-10-19T23:06:08.046-07:00<p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Although the Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society was disbanded in 2019, the Compton Organ passed into new ownership. Please see the Facebook page "The Regal Compton Organ at Ryhope" for latest information.</span></b></p>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-91997810405664063982019-03-31T13:12:00.001-07:002021-09-23T01:48:21.174-07:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Caring for the ex Odeon John Compton (3/9) organ.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Celebrating over 40 years of the Society that has supported concerts featuring this splendid instrument.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><b>The Society would express their thanks to our members and supporters who have attended our concerts for many years both in the Odeon Cinema and Ryhope Community Centre.</b></span><br />
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<b>Howard was one of the founder members of the Society and played a major part in saving the organ from the Odeon Cinema when it converted to "bingo" in 1982. Howard was born in Halifax and took an interest in piano from an early age. Progression to pipe instruments soon followed with a particular interest in the theatre organ. He has completed 32 seasons at the Scarborough Spa Complex where he plays for afternoon concerts and dancing. Howard has been a demonstrator for various electronic organ companies and has provided musical entertainment on luxury cruise liners. It is fitting that Howard should play for the Society this last time, after having significant involvement with the instrument. Following an introduction by Keith Potts who spoke about the Organ's life story, and how the Society came about, Howard commenced with his signature tune the "Best of times". He continued with three tunes from the installation year of the organ 1932..."Lover", "Devil and the deep blue sea" and "Teddy bears picnic". He spoke of his involvement with the organ in the Odeon Cinema and in its rescue for preservation in 1982. A selection of Sea shanties came next, followed by some wonderful Viennese melodies. A novelty piece "Tijuana Taxi" featured the Klaxon effect, and there followed "I want to be like you" from the Jungle Book. In church organ style Howard played "Morning has broken" and afterwards a lovely selection from "Singing in the rain". To finish off the first half some tunes from Ireland that we could sing a long to. After refreshment Howard got going with some popular Fred Astaire stuff, then the "Florentine march" from the film "Brassed off" and the lively "Grasshoppers dance". He then played a selection of "Big band sounds" including "Satin doll" and the popular "in a Persian market" followed by a selection from "Phantom of the Opera" and "Les Miserables". As the concert drew to a close we enjoyed a Cockney sing a long including the "Lambeth walk" and as his finale tunes in the style of Mr Blackpool, Reg Dixon. Howard was thanked for a most memorable final concert and he played "We'll meet again" as an appropriate encore.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Connie helps Howard preparing the settings for the concert. (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">CD recording by Howard Beaumont of the Sunderland Compton Organ...</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Howard had the organ professionally recorded with himself at the console in January 2019. It is titled "Sunderland Revisited" and contains a marvellous selection of music to suit all tastes from marches and waltzes to songs from the shows and even a Cockney sing along. Price £11.50 inc. postage and packing with cheques payable to H. Beaumont. Postal address 80, Green Howards Drive, Scarborough YO12 6PE. Telephone 01273371007. The CD will also be available at Howard's concerts and the sales stand at NETOA Howden-le-Wear.</b></span><br />
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<b>Cameron travelled from a very foggy Midlands to play for us in what turned out to be a most memorable penultimate concert presented by the Society. Following a few opening greetings Cameron got underway with some march tunes including "Down the Mall". He is well known as a dance accompanist and played a selection of foxtrots including "Once in a while" and "You'll never know". He then played a tribute to Reg Dixon with a selection of tunes made popular by him on his radio broadcasts. To end the first half we enjoyed some popular "sing-a-longs" including "My old man", and "When I grow too old to dream". A rousing second half started with "Blaze away" and "Magnificent men in their flying machines". There followed a blue theme with amongst others "Blue moon". Tunes from the stage and screen followed including some Al Johnson pieces and a selection from "Hello Dolly". To conclude Cameron performed "Fascination" then a lively "Tiger rag", "12th street rag", "Whispering", "Beyond the blue horizon" and the encore "We'll meet again". What a splendid concert it had been ...Cameron you really surpassed yourself...thank you from us all.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The final member's Sunday afternoon at Ryhope was held on the 31st March 2019 where Paul, Harry and David played the Mighty Compton Organ for one last time.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society was formed in 1975, and one of the first concerts promoted by the organisation featured Mr Blackpool himself...Reg Dixon of Tower Ballroom fame. Other leading organists of the day were invited to play the instrument in the Odeon cinema including Jess Yates, Foley Bates, Doreen Chadwick, Ron Curtis and Phil Kelsall. The Society bought the organ when the Odeon (now Top Rank organisation) went over to "bingo". After a period of storage a new home was found for the instrument in Ryhope Community Centre, and concerts followed its installment there from 1992. </b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Dissolution of the Society will take place after the last member's afternoon at the end of March. Written notification to the membership has been made under the terms of the Society's constitution.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Archive memories featuring a few of the organists who have played for the Society over the years...</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Adrian Rose (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Kevin Grunill (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Elizabeth Harrison, and the late and sadly missed Chiho Sunamoto (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>A Ryhope regular Keith Beckingham (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Matthew Bason (DW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Chris Stanbury with previous Society chairman Ian Parsons.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stephen Austin played for us many times (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David Warner received a warm welcome to the console (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In accordance with the Society's constitution and following a final audit of the financial affairs, the remaining money in the bank account was divided as agreed at the committee meeting between the Ryhope Community Association, the Theatre Organ Club, and a charity bringing music to dementia sufferers. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Neville July 2019</b></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This will be the last "Compton Organ Blog"</b></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Caring for the ex Odeon John Compton Theatre Organ.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Members of the Society have received formal notification of the dissolution of the organisation following our final concert and member's afternoon, in accordance with the guidance of the Society's constitution. Our concert audience has been told and details have appeared in the local press, and social media outlets. The sad but realistic decision has been made owing to increasing running costs and hall hire charges, the difficulty in finding people to serve on the committee, and dwindling concert attendances. </b><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">The Society presents the second of their last three concerts...</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cameron Lloyd on Sunday 24th February 2019 at 2.30pm </span></b><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Cameron is a Ryhope favourite and we welcome him back once more to play for us particularly as our concerts draw to a close. He was born in 1980 and at age 11 his parents bought him a WurliTzer electronic organ and he decided that he would teach himself to play. A visit to the famous Tower Ballroom at Blackpool at age 12 got him hooked on the theatre organ sound, listening to the mighty WurliTzer there. Encouraged by the Wolverhampton Civic Organist (the well respected Steve Tovey) Cameron was allowed to practise on the instrument in the Civic Hall. In 1999 he fulfilled a long held ambition by being invited to play the Tower Ballroom WurliTzer. Not only does he play the organ but undertakes tuning, repairs and installations. He was involved with the return of a WurliTzer organ to the Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Cameron plays for concerts and dancing countrywide, and has a full programme of engagements. We are assured of a splendid afternoons entertainment from this maestro of the theatre organ ...a concert not to be missed.</b><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Ryhope Community Centre (use side red door)</b><br />
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<b>The Society's final concert with Howard Beaumont on Sunday 24th March 2019.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></b><b style="font-size: x-large;">Howard was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire and from the age of 7 took an interest in the piano. Progression to the organ followed, and particularly the theatre pipe organ. He has completed 30 summer seasons at the Scarborough Spa complex playing for afternoon concerts and dancing. Howard has been a demonstrator for various electronic organ companies, and has also entertained on board luxury cruise liners. As a founder member of the Society he helped to secure the future of the Odeon Compton Organ when the cinema went over to bingo in 1982 and the instrument had to be removed. He is a popular organist on the countrywide organ circuit and he will make the Society's last concert a most memorable occasion.</b>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Review of Elizabeth Harrison's concert on Sunday 20th January 2019.</b><br />
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<b>It was with great joy we welcomed back to the console Elizabeth Harrison (in a lovely sparkly jacket) who travelled from her home (farm) near Preston in Lancashire to play for us today. The concert started with the rousing "Aces High" and a selection of waltzes including "Destiny waltz" and"Forgotten Dreams". Elizabeth spoke of life on the farm and how they were preparing for the lambing season. We enjoyed hearing about her collection of tractors, which she takes to rally's and agricultural shows. There followed a medley of "fun tunes" including "Day trip to Bangor", Teddy bears picnic" and "All the nice girls love a sailor". We enjoyed a selection of popular 1960's tunes which brought us to the interval. The second half started with a Scottish theme including "Glasgow belongs to me"and "Loch Lomond". She spoke of recent holidays which all seem the have a farming or musical theme. We enjoyed a good arrangement of show tunes including pieces from "Phantom" and "Cats". We heard how she has been increasing her collection of Fred the flour grader models and associated memorabilia! A few Latin numbers followed including "Quando quando". To draw the concert to a close Elizabeth played some great sing-a-long tunes. What a splendid afternoon of musical treats it had been, played by this most talented organist.</b><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Remaining dates for members Sunday afternoon get togethers...</b><br />
<b style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 10th February and Sunday 10th March & 31st March (1.30-3.30pm)</b><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Looking back at Organists who have played the ex Odeon instrument through our archive records. </b><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">posted by Neville</b><br />
<b style="font-size: x-large;">email.. ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b style="font-size: x-large;">see Facebook page and concert details on "organfax"</b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-69495940631334275892018-12-09T12:29:00.001-08:002018-12-11T11:56:23.065-08:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Looking after the ex Odeon John Compton 3/9 organ now housed in Ryhope Community Centre, Sunderland SR2 0RX</b></span><br />
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<b>It is with sadness that the Society will be wound up in March 2019. The membership have now been informed and the audience at our last concert with David Ivory notified. The procedures laid down in the articles of the Society's constitution are being followed. The lack of support at our concerts, difficulty in finding people to serve on the committee to arrange and run the events, ever increasing hall hire charges, and sadly, only one of the original technical team remains to tune, maintain and repair the organ. The concerts are making significant losses which cannot continue.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Elizabeth Harrison...Sunday 20th January 2019</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Elizabeth is a most popular and award winning organist on the countrywide circuit both as a musician and entertainer. She was born in Preston in 1976 developing an interest in music at an early age, embracing the electronic organ and subsequently the theatre organ too. She is a career farmer with an interest in Highland Cattle and no doubt we will hear stories of life on the farm located in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. We are assured of an afternoon's splendid entertainment in her refreshing style laced with her light hearted humour.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cameron Lloyd...Sunday 24th February 2019</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The final Society concert with Howard Beaumont...Sunday 24th March 2019</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Review of the Christmas concert with David Ivory...Sunday 9th December 2018</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>David Ivory made a most welcome return to the Ryhope Compton for our last ever Christmas concert presented by the Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society. David got underway with a lively tune "Girls in Grey", followed by a waltz "Dreaming" and the popular "Perfidia". An Ivor Novello selection followed, then a few Doris Day songs including the "Deadwood Stage". A Gilbert & Sullivan arrangement came next, and just about including something from every operetta. The first half closed with a most tuneful selection from the famous classical operas. Following interval refreshments David reappeared in Santa suit to play the second half beginning with some favourite Christmas carols. Indeed the rest of the concert took this theme with the "Skater's Waltz","Troika" and "Sleigh Ride". Selection's from "Snow White" and the "Sound of Music" followed, which always bring Christmas joy. Also at this time, the ballet "Coppelia"is popular. Following a rousing finish the Society secretary told the members and audience of the dissolution of the Society following our last concert in March 2019. We all joined in with "Auld lang Syne" accompanied by David on the Organ. A wonderful concert but tinged with some sadness. Thank you David Ivory.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the archives...a few organists who have played the Ryhope Compton Organ (in its present home or the Odeon cinema)...</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Peter Jebson in 2017 (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b> The notorious Jess Yates at the Compton (then located in the Odeon) NW</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The famous Reg Dixon of Blackpool Tower Ballroom fame at the console in 1975 (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>posted by Neville</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>email... ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>in addition please see our Facebook page.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ryhope Community Centre,</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunderland. SR2 0RX</b></span>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-53565884723811512002018-11-27T10:41:00.000-08:002018-11-27T10:31:22.987-08:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society.</b></span><br />
<b style="font-size: x-large;">Looking after the ex Sunderland Odeon Compton 3/9 organ.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>David Ivory on Sunday 9th December 2018 at 2.30pm</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>David makes a most welcome return visit to Ryhope to play for us. He is well known for his recitals at churches and for performances of music in a lighter style on the theatre organ. He is also a most sympathetic accompanist to silent films for over 40 years. Early training on the piano was followed with study of the classical organ repertoire with eminent teacher John Fear of All Souls church, Langham Place. During the 1960's he played various cinema organs, toured with a Hammond and played for the Granada and Rank organisations. In 1982 he became resident at the Mechanical Music Museum in Cotton, Suffolk where he plays their 2/11 WurliTzer organ. David is well known on the UK organ circuit and we are assured of a lively and entertaining programme to suit all musical tastes.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ryhope Community Centre (use side red door)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 20th January 2019... Elizabeth Harrison.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 24th February 2019... Cameron Lloyd.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 24th March 2019... Howard Beaumont.</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Ever popular Howard at the console (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>On Sunday the 21st October we had the pleasure of being entertained by Andrew Nix at the console. Andrew is a popular organist at Ryhope and we enjoyed a really splendid afternoon of music interwoven with his stories and delightful sense of humour. He opened the concert with a fine selection of marches including "March of the cobblers", "National Emblem", and "Radetsky. Some romantic numbers followed which included the late Charles Aznavour's "She". A Sigmund Romberg selection entertained us, including "Once in a while" followed by a few sing-a-long numbers. Tunes from "Les miserables" were enjoyed followed by a few toe-tappers including "Midnight in Moscow". After refreshment, raffle and Andrew chatting with our guests, he resumed with some delightful tunes from the pen of Cole Porter, then the evocative "Highland cathedral" and a medley from the Musicals including the "Wizard of Oz". He played some popular George Formby songs, and a Disney selection includings tunes from Mary Poppins. His final choice was based on Latin rhythms bringing the curtain down on a fantastic afternoon's entertainment from Andrew.</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Echo advert for the film's showing at Black's Regal including scenes from the Royal Wedding ..Princess Marina to HRH the Duke of Kent which took place on 29 November 1934 two years after the cinema opened. Also interesting reference to Schnozzle (Jimmy) Durante and the popular film "Lilies of the field".</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Andrew Nix at Ryhope 10 years ago (IP)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Keith Beckingham at the console, chats with the chairman 17-05-2015</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bob Ince undertaking the Compton refurbishment in Dec. 2010 (IP) </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Remembering Chiho Sunamoto who passed away recently aged 59. A most popular organist on the circuit, with a keen following in the electronic organ world. Chiho enjoyed playing the Ryhope Compton Organ and attending our concerts. She is fondly remembered, and very sadly missed.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Posted by Neville</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-50544904652427196642018-08-20T11:20:00.000-07:002018-09-04T05:34:22.685-07:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking after the ex Odeon Sunderland John Compton (3/9) Organ.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 21st October 2018... Andrew Nix</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>An afternoon of lively entertainment with Andrew Nix.</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Andrew was born near Selby (North Yorks) on 22nd August 1968 and has well established himself on the organ circuit as a musician and entertainer. From the age of 10 years he had an interest in (electronic) organs and lessons were arranged. On leaving school he was engaged by a local club where accompanied artistes and played for dancing. He became MD for Butlins (Barry Island) and also Haven Holidays. He tours countrywide with a fine Roland Atelier AT900c instrument. but is also equally at home on the theatre pipe organ. We are assured of a fantastic afternoon's music to suit all tastes.</span></span></b>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 9th December 2018... David Ivory</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sunday 20th January 2019... Elizabeth Harrison</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The ever popular Elizabeth Harrison (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Venue.. Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope Sunderland SR2 0RX</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Use side red door to gain access.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Stephen Austin Sunday 19th August 2018.</b></span><br />
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<b>Stephen was born in Taplow (Bucks) in 1952. During the next 21 years, living in the home counties he developed an interest in the piano and the classical organ. On leaving school he became a salesman and demonstrator for Hammond Organ UK. Following on and with the support and recommendation of Ena Baga he became demonstrator for the prestigious Cavendish Organ Centre in London's West End. In 1974 he moved to Blackpool where he set up an organ & camera shop with friend John Nunns. They also started the very popular Blackpool keyboard club. Stephen travelled from his home in Poulton-le-Fylde to play for us and presented an interesting and varied programme. Following his signature tune he played the "Barnard Castle" march and then two versions of "Spanish eyes". We had a selection of Tower Ballroom favourites and some popular Gershwin melodies including "How long has this been going on ?" Stephen remembered Aretha Franklin who recently passed away, and then to conclude the first half a compilation of "Dutch" tunes including "Tulips from Amsterdam" and "Jonny Heykens" serenade. After tea and biscuits and the raffle, Stephen continued with an Autumn themed selection including "September in the Rain" and "Autumn leaves". Following on with some 1960's songs made famous by Cilla Black, Sandie Shaw and Dusty Springfield. The final selection featured tunes from the early 20th century including some more Gershwin. A splendid afternoon of entertaining music warmly received by an enthusiastic Ryhope Audience.</b><br />
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<b>Su</b><b>nday 17th June 2018 we welcomed Adrian Rose who had travelled from Southport to play for us today. Adrian and his wife had brought the caravan to a park near Durham so it was in fact just a short journey here. He opened with his theme tune "Everything's coming up Roses" followed by "Down the mall" and "Toy town trumpeters". We enjoyed "Let there be piece on earth", "By a sleepy lagoon" and a few novelty pieces including Trevor Duncan's "High heels". After that a medley of tunes with colours in the titles, "Blue moon" and "Deep purple" amongst many more. After refreshments Adrian continued with "March of the Cobblers" and a few pleasant waltz tunes. Rutter's "The Lord bless you and keep you" and the lively "Peanut polka" followed. A selection featuring girls names came next..."Eleanor Rigby", "Sally" and "June is busting out all over" plus a few more. There were selections from the Jerome Kern songbook and popular tunes from Leroy Anderson. He finished with a roof lifting "Dam busters march". A really superb afternoon's music to suit all tastes I'm sure.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Come along and listen to, or play the Compton Organ. Second and fourth Sundays of the month (1.30-3.30pm). Except Bank Holidays or Sunderland Air Show weekend.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Posted by Neville</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">contact us ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">see our "facebook page"</span></b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-13523495641582908522018-04-18T02:25:00.000-07:002018-04-18T13:24:10.636-07:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Caring for the John Compton (3/9) organ. Ex Black's Regal / Odeon cinema and now housed in Ryhope Community Centre Sunderland SR2 0RX. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 17th June 2018 at 2.30pm... Adrian Rose.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We welcome Adrian to the console and expect a wide range of music encompassing all genres. He was interested in music from an early age and in particular the piano and organ. He also plays in a number of bands, as he has done for the past forty years. Living in Southport he is chairman of the Southport Organ Club. He has a special fondness for the Hammond and Yamaha instruments which he often takes with him to concerts. He is well known on the countrywide organ circuit and in his own words has "played in many upmarket venues including the Brittany Ferries". We are assured of an excellent concert to suit all musical tastes...not to be missed.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 15th April...Howard Beaumont </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Howard Beaumont played for our April concert and we were pleased to see him once again at the console. He has now completed 30 seasons at the famous Scarborough Spa complex where he plays for coffee dances and afternoon concerts in the sun court. Howard was a founder member of this Society and helped in no small part to purchase the John Compton (3/9) organ and secure its future when the Sunderland Odeon cinema went over to Top Rank "Bingo" in 1982 requiring the organ to be removed. Howard was born in Halifax and took a keen interest in the piano from age 7 years. A natural progression </span></b><b><span style="font-size: medium;">to the organ</span></b><b> followed, and he took particular interest in the theatre pipe organ after hearing the mighty WurliTzer housed in the Radio City Music Hall, New York city. Howard has been a demonstrator of electronic organs for various companies and has also entertained on luxury cruise liners. He is a popular organist on the nationwide concert circuit and has played the WuliTzer in the Tower Ballroom at Blackpool. He opened with his signature tune "Best of Times" and followed with a selection of music associated with Fred Astaire including "Flying down to Rio". He spoke about life in Scarborough and how he is looking forward to his 31st season at the Spa complex. Next piece was Vittorio Monti's "Czardas" followed by "Impossible Dream"(The man from La Mancha), and the novelty piece "Grasshoppers Dance". Howard recreated some splendid Hammond organ sounds on the Compton and concluded the first half with a selection from "Phantom of the Opera". Part two and we heard the RAF march past, and Howard turned to his Casio keyboard for another genre. He amused us with the piano style of Les Dawson and then played "Bridge over troubled water" and "Caribbean clipper". We then enjoyed "Mood indigo", the theme from "Ladies in Lavender", a classical selection from Smetana, and finally a good mix of tunes from the 1950's and 60's. It had been a memorable concert with music to please everyone I'm sure.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 18th February... Cameron Lloyd</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">We gave a warm welcome to Cameron Lloyd who made a return visit to play the Ryhope Compton on Sunday 18th February. Cameron was born in 1980 and was interested in music and the organ from an early age. He was captivated by the sound of the WurliTzer in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom at the age of 12 years, and in 1999 he got the oportunity to play it. Guided by the fondly remembered Steve Tovey (Wolverhampton City Organist) he developed his unique style and became a popular organist on the UK concert circuit. Starting the concert with his signature tune "Beyond the blue horizon" a rousing rendition of "Blaze away" followed. We were invited to dance with a selection of slow foxtrots including "Once in a while" and tunes from the screen & shows followed. Cameron is a great aficionado for the playing of the late Reg Dixon and he played a musical tribute in the "Blackpool" style including "Somebody stole my girl" and of course "Tiger rag". In the second half, we enjoyed a medley of Rumbas including "Quando, quando" more tunes from popular musicals, and some more in "ragtime" including "12th street rag". Cameron gave us a few encores as you would expect and all agreed it had been a memorable and lively concert.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 21st October...Andrew Nix.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 9th December...David Ivory.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">posted by Neville</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">email... ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">members afternoons second & forth Sundays 1.30-3.30pm</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Come and listen to, or play the Compton Organ. Use email address to confirm these arrangements.</span></b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-50832880037004759372017-12-14T10:04:00.000-08:002017-12-14T10:13:35.895-08:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">THE SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY BASED IN RYHOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE SUNDERLAND SR2 0RX. LOOKING AFTER THE Ex SUNDERLAND ODEON JOHN COMPTON (3/9) ORGAN.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Season's Greetings to all our readers.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Next Concert...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 18th February 2018 Cameron Lloyd.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Cameron is a firm Ryhope favourite and makes a welcome return to play for us in a concert not to be missed. He was born in 1980 and became interested in music and the organ from an early age. Following a family visit to Blackpool Tower at age 12, he was captivated by the mighty WurliTzer and became hooked on that fantastic sound. He much admires the playing of Reg Dixon who was the famous organist there for 40 years. Guided by Wolverhampton City Organist the late and much missed Steve Tovey, he began to develop his own distinctive style and sound. In 1999 he fulfilled his ambition to play that famous organ in Blackpool Tower and has returned several times to play there since. With his technical skills, he is part of the team that has returned a WurliTzer organ to the Empress Ballroom in the Blackpool Winter Gardens.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cameron plays for concerts, ballroom and sequence dances all over the British Isles and we welcome him warmly back to the Ryhope Compton Organ.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cameron at the Blackpool Opera House WurliTzer (DC)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Venue Ryhope Community Centre</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The concert starts 2.30pm enter by the red side door on Black Road. (doors 2pm) Complementary interval refreshment included.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Review of our Christmas Concert...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">On Sunday 10th December we welcomed back to the console the popular Elizabeth Harrison for our Christmas concert and our last event for 2017. She had been playing at Maryport the previous evening, stayed over in Carlisle, and came to us from there. She opened with a lively seasonal selection including a few carols and then had a chat with her audience. She spoke of life on the farm at both Chipping near Clitheroe, and also a dairy farm near Barrow. She now has 8 "Marshall" heritage tractors and with family and friends takes them to agricultural shows. There followed another mix of music including "Tavern in the Town", Hello Dolly selection, "Ain't she sweet" and "Cockneycapers". Elizabeth spoke of her ever increasing "Homepride" flour grader collection with all the little figures arranged in cabinets. Another selection followed including among many "Aces high","This is my lovely day", Here comes that rainy day again, and a selection of Spanish tunes. Following the interval we enjoyed the "Teddy Bear's picnic", Stein Song, "Unforgettable", Housewife's choice theme and another seasonal medley. She spoke of her Christmas preparations and then played some 1960's tunes," also "Jealousy" and a few Latin numbers. The interesting theme to the ITV News from a few years ago followed, and to finish more carols and Christmas music including an encore. A super concert, warmly received by a well attended and enthusiastic Ryhope audience.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 15th April....Howard Beaumont.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Howard Beaumont on a previous visit to Ryhope (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Howard at the Spa with the famous Castle backdrop.</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 17th June....Adrian Rose.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Adrian Rose (L) alongside Paul Roberts (R) (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adrian (L) on a visit to the Ryhope Compton (NW)</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 19th August....Stephen Austin.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stephen at Ryhope on the 19th August... (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 21st October....Andrew Nix.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Andrew Nix</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Andrew Nix (L) with Tony Stace at the Ryhope Compton 2014 (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 9th December....David Ivory.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David Ivory (R) with former Society chairman Ian Parsons.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David at a church organ. (DI)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Member's afternoons...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Come and listen to or play the Mighty Compton theatre organ on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month (1.30-3.30pm) except Bank Holiday Sundays and Sunderland Air Show weekend. Use the Black Road "red door" entrance.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Peter plays a few tunes during a recent member's afternoon. (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">A few memories from the Society archives...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>posted by Neville</b><br />
<b>email for Society membership details and concert information ... ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b>concert programme available on "facebook" and organfax.co.uk</b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-90609312383125042872017-10-15T10:13:00.000-07:002017-10-17T13:54:51.580-07:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">The SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Caring for the John Compton 3/9 Theatre Organ of 1932. The organ is the ex Sunderland Black's Regal/Odeon cinema instrument.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our Christmas Concert features the ever popular Elizabeth Harrison on Sunday 10th December 2017 at 2.30pm.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Elizabeth Harrison was born in Preston (Lancashire) in 1974. She became interested in both piano and organ from an early age and soon became an accomplished player on both instruments. Elizabeth has been on the British concert circuit for about 25 years and has a popular following countrywide. The "day" job consists of looking after the farm and tending to all her many animals! We look forward to a splendid concert with music appropriate to the enchanting Christmas season.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Venue... Ryhope Community Centre,</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">(use the side red door)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">(This concert was a joint promotion with the Theatre Organ Club, and our sincere thanks is extended to this organisation) </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Damon Willetts travelled from his home in Halesowen (West Midlands) to play for us today at Ryhope. By the age of six he had taken a keen interest in the piano, and at the age of seventeen he was much in demand as a hotel pianist due to his appreciation of popular tuneful music. He was invited to play the "Christie Organ" in the Majestic Cinema in Cradley Heath where he continued in this role until its closure. He began concert performances in 2002 playing many venues the length and breadth of the country. He owns a Compton pipe organ which is installed in his home. His "day job" is groundsman at two Midlands cricket clubs...quite a contrast to music.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">He began his concert with "Sing everybody sing", then "Knights of Gladness" and "Lullaby of the Leaves". He continued with "Love changes everything", "All I ask of you" and Ketelby's "Bells across the meadow" followed by the delightful theme from "Last of the summer wine". He concluded the first half with a lively Rogers & Hammerstein selection.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Following the interval, he resumed with music from the "Three Elizabeth's suite", Russ Conway's "Side Saddle", some Cole Porter tunes, and a lovely rendition of "Dream of Olwyn". He concluded with music associated with "Around the World" with musical treats from different countries. He was pressed for an encore which featured some popular sing-a-long tunes. Damon certainly gave us an excellent concert for an appreciative audience.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our first concert of 2018 features Cameron Lloyd who has become a Ryhope favourite.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunday 18th February 2018 at 2.30pm</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Review of the concert on Sunday 20th August with Lewis Scott</b><b> .</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>Lewis travelled from his home in Hull to play for us today. This talented young man won the ATOS young organist competition in 2016 and is now playing concerts countrywide. The choice of music was a delight, with tunes to please everyone. He began his programme with "Night & Day" followed by the "Mood I'm in" and the Londonderry Air. A dramatic rendition of "Murder on the Orient Express" followed, and a selection of popular tunes..."Jealousy" "Stranger in Paradise", "Manhattan" and "How High the Moon". To take us to interval there was a Waltz selection, some Nat King Cole numbers, and sing-a-long melodies.</b><br />
<b>After the interval raffle and refreshment, Lewis resumed with "five-foot two..eyes of blue", "Midnight in Moscow", "hush-a-bye mountain" and a "cha-cha" collection. He played a dramatic selection of tunes from "War of the Worlds", followed by Irving Berlin songs, then"Stranger on the shore", "take the A train" and "the way you look tonight". He concluded his splendid concert with a rousing "Copacabana" and an encore by request.</b><br />
<b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Member's afternoons are held on the second and fourth Sundays from 1.30-3.30pm. Use the side red door. Come along and listen to, or play the Compton organ.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>John Barnett with former chairman Ian Parsons.</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">posted by Neville</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">email... ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">see our Facebook page, and concert details can also be found on organfax.co.uk</span></b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-45607638195690720662017-04-23T11:35:00.000-07:002017-06-30T02:29:26.332-07:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking after the ex-Odeon Compton Organ now based in Ryhope Community Centre, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Lewis Scott on Sunday 20th August 2017 at 2.30pm.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Lewis became interested in the organ, and started playing at the age of 8 years. He started with a Technics E55 and now plays a Roland AT 900c which he can take to concerts if required. Following a visit to the "Scarborough Fair Collection" he was inspired by the power of the cinema organ and started learning this instrument. He played the WurlitZer at Howdon-le-Wear for their young organists showcase event. He went on to win the ATOS (UK) young organist 2016 and the pictures show him with the chain and medal. For an eighteen year old, he is a most talented young man and we look forward to a splendid afternoon's entertainment.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Elizabeth Harrison on Sunday 10th December.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Review of our recent concerts...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">On Sunday 18th June we welcomed Peter Jebson for a return visit to the Compton console at Ryhope Community Centre. Peter was born in Blackburn and grew up "beside the seaside" in Blackpool. As a youngster, he was a keen chorister and became a church organist in his teens. He became interested in the sound of the mighty WuliTzer organ in the Blackpool Tower ballroom where he received help and encouragement from resident organists Ernest Broadbent and the famous Reg Dixon. He graduated from the Northern School of Music in Manchester in 1972 and became involved with the Lancashire Theatre Organ Trust who were looking after the Gaumont and Odeon cinema organs in Oxford Road. Many holidaymakers will remember that he was for 30 years the resident organist at the Cliffs Hotel in Blackpool. His teaching career began in 1973 at schools in Blackpool and later on in Lytham-St-Annes where he had responsibility for music. He has made many broadcasts on BBC radio 2's "Organist entertains"and plays for organ societies and concerts countrywide. He began his lively programme with "Blaze Away" followed by a few in waltz time then "Samum" which was the Blackpool Tower's Bertini Band's theme tune. A selection from Easter Parade followed by Dream of Olwen, some Charlie Chaplin tunes, and the "Russian Rag". After the interval, there was a selection of Gilbert & Sullivan and Sigmund Romberg pieces. Peter played a number of popular hymn tunes, and a compilation of French National melodies. He concluded with a few happy sing-a-longs, bringing to an end a splendid afternoon's entertainment.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">On Sunday 23rd April we welcomed Kevin Grunill on a return visit from Barnsley to play for us. Kevin's mastery of the instrument gave us a memorable afternoon of music. Last year Kevin undertook repairs and improvements to the Compton and this was his first concert visit to try out his handy work! He opened with "That's entertainment" followed by a selection of swing tunes in the Blackpool style and a few popular songs from the shows. It had been the Queen's 91st birthday during the past week and she was remembered in a patriotic selection. Following interval refreshment, Kevin played a Shirley Bassey number, he then remembered Vera Lynn, recalling her recent 100th birthday and played some of her popular hit songs. There followed a waltz and tango combination and recalled Alma Cogan who "didn't know a waltz from a tango!".There was a selection of tunes suitable for St.George's Day including "There'll always be an England". A few marches followed including "Aces High" and the theme from "Brassed Off".</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>An excellent concert from Kevin (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">From the Society archives...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When the Sunderland Odeon cinema closed in 1982 for conversion to a bingo hall, purchase of the John Compton organ (1932) was agreed, and the huge task of removal (to storage) was started. The console emerged once again out into the daylight after 50 years in the cinema for its transportation away. The photos below are from Peter Brigham's collection with society members undertaking the tremendous dismantling job.</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jim Dunleavy with old film discovered.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Investigating the console electricals.</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">posted by Neville.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">email ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">see Facebook page and Society details on the website "organfax" </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">second and fourth Sundays are members afternoons 1.30-3.30pm come along and listen to or play the Compton 3/9 organ. (Not Bank Holiday or Airshow Sundays)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-55794582531479765742016-11-03T13:54:00.000-07:002017-02-22T08:45:18.579-08:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">RYHOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE<br />BLACK ROAD<br />RYHOPE<br />SUNDERLAND</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">SR2 0RX</span></b><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">February 2017</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Society cares for the ex Black's Regal/Odeon John Compton (3/9) theatre organ.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Next concert details...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sunday 23rd April 2017...Kevin Grunill</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kevin Grunill has built up a fine reputation for playing both keyboard and pipe instruments. He was born in Barnsley in 1972 and became interested things of a musical nature at a very early age. By the age of 12 years, he had decided that the electronic organ was his chosen instrument and developed his playing style and technique. At 16 years he took an interest in the theatre pipe organ from both a playing and constructional point of view. Attending Leeds University he gained a BA (Hons) in music in 1994. He started playing concerts countrywide, and in 1997 was resident organist in the sun lounge on Blackpool's North Pier. He played there for successive seasons until 2005 and was also engaged to play the famous Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer during this time. Kevin has a great interest in musical theatre and has been MD and producer supporting a number of theatrical productions. He is a talented organ repairer and restorer, with a number of major organ restoration projects to his name. He has undertaken significant repair work to our John Compton organ here at Ryhope, ensuring it performs well for our concerts. Kevin travels from his home in Barnsley today to play for us. He makes a most welcome return to the Ryhope Compton and we look forward to an afternoon of musical delights.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 19th February 2017...David Lobban</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>David has just completed his 21st season at the Blackpool Tower ballroom organ, and enters his 40th year as a professional musician. As a chorister in the Jesus College Choir Cambridge he became interested in the majesty of the classical organ. Following on he naturally took an interest in the wonderful sounds of the cinema organ, and a family move to Weston-Super-Mare enabled him to spend many happy hours associated with the Odeon Compton there. He was encouraged to both play and to study organ building/repair and maintenance. In 1977 David emigrated to Canada in connection with an organ installation in a restaurant called "Toronto Organ Grinder" where he both played and undertook organ tuning, maintenance and repair. Concert performances took him all over the world and he returned to this country to become part of the Blackpool Tower team of organists involved with the WurliTzer.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>He began his programme with a selection of music in the Reg Dixon style including "Teddy Bears' Picnic". Other pieces in the first half included "Blue Moon", "Butterflies in the Rain", "Daintiness", and a Latin fiesta including "Brazil" and "Yellow bird". In the second half , we enjoyed a "South Pacific" compilation, other tunes included "Ain't misbehaving", "Pennies from Heaven", "Good ol' summertime", and an Irving Berlin selection. The time passed so quickly and we all agreed it had been a splendid afternoon of delightful music. We look forward to David's return next year.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Christmas Concert Sunday 11th December 2016.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Chris Powell made a welcome return to the Compton console at Ryhope Community Centre. Chris was born in Manchester, 1971 and by 1977 was receiving piano and organ lessons and was also a keen chorister. By the age of 16 years he was playing for concerts and dances in West Yorkshire and Lancashire. He soon became part of the Blackpool Tower team of organists, associated with the WurliTzer organ in the ballroom. Chris is also a demonstrator for a number of organ companies including Farfisa and Roland. He began his concert with a rousing "Dambusters March" a "My Fair Lady" and an "Abba"selection followed. We were treated to an exciting "Toccata" by Vidor, and there followed tunes associated with the Blackpool theme and style. The second half consisted of a number of delightful seasonal pieces, a "Latin" selection and songs from the shows. Chris concluded with a sing-along compilation of carols and Christmas tunes and finished with the famous "Radesky" March. The concert was well attended and proved an exciting end to the 2016 programme.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Concert with Cameron Lloyd on Sunday 16th October 2016.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Society was pleased to welcome back to the console the ever popular Cameron Lloyd to play for us on Sunday 16th October 2016. Cameron travelled from his home in the Midlands, and gave us an afternoon of musical excitement. He began his concert with some memories of the late Steve Tovey (former Wolverhampton Civic Organist) including a piece written by Steve the "Pipegate March". A Reg. Dixon tribute followed with so many of his popular tunes in the "Blackpool style". There was a selection of music that featured girls names in the titles, followed by toe-tapping music for the ballroom. He finished the first half with an impressive 12th Street Rag. The second half featured a march selection including "Blaze Away" and "Stein Song" and tunes associated with TV, radio and cinema. To finish, we had a good old Blackpool sing along, the audience demanded two encores, and gave Cameron a standing ovation. All were in agreement that it was a fantastic afternoon's entertainment, with music to suit everyone.</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cameron...always smiling (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 18th June... Peter Jebson</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Peter Jebson at the Royalty WurliTzer Bowness ( Royalty Cinema)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 20th August... Lewis Scott</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Lewis Scott ATOS winner (KG)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 15th October... Damon Willetts</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Damon Willetts at Bilston (Theatre Organ Club)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 10th December... Elizabeth Harrison</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Elizabeth Harrison at the Ryhope Compton (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Members afternoons...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Second and forth Sunday afternoons of the month from 1.30-3.30pm, listen to the organ or indeed "have a go"... cup of tea and biscuits available! (No members afternoons in December 2016 resume in January 2017)</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Member Paul plays the Compton on a recent member's Sunday afternoon (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the archives...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The former home of the Compton Organ in the Black's Regal/Odeon, Sunderland.</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The "dancing lady" grille and the organ to the right (SAS)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Another auditorium view (SAS)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Foyer staff (date unknown) (SAS)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The impressive frontage of the Odeon Cinema (SAS)</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span> <b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The John Compton (3/9) organ was installed new to the Black's Regal Cinema in Holmside (Sunderland) on Easter Monday 28 March 1932. It is the only example of John Compton's work in Sunderland and the surrounding area. When installed the console was in the </span>centre<span style="font-size: small;"> of the orchestra pit standing on the floor. The lift was added at a later date, probably when the orchestra was dispensed with. The organ chambers were to the left of the proscenium arch and it sounded through a mixing chamber and then shutters which faced the circle. The sound entered the auditorium through a grille known as the "dancing lady"... the design of which was built up from plaster. In 1975 a Society was formed to look after the Organ and arrange concerts featuring well-known organists. These included Reg. Dixon, Ron Curtis, and Doreen Chadwick to name a few. The Rank Organisation also presented </span><span style="font-size: small;">some</span><span style="font-size: small;"> shows themselves including Jess </span>Yates,<span style="font-size: small;"> and Douglas Reeve. The final concert took place on the 28th March 1982 and was given by Phil Kelsall of Blackpool Tower ballroom</span> fame.</span> The cinema subsequently went over to Bingo and the organ had to be dismantled and removed.</b><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>posted by Neville</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>email ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>concert details/membership use the above email address.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>see our Facebook page, and organfax.co.uk for more concert information.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>All concerts start at 2.30pm and please use the red door entrance on Black Road.</b></span>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-91843711066831764572016-08-23T12:08:00.000-07:002016-10-12T14:24:22.848-07:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>BASED IN RYHOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>RYHOPE</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUNDERLAND</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>TYNE & WEAR</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>LOOKING AFTER THE Ex BLACK'S REGAL/ODEON JOHN COMPTON (3/9) THEATRE ORGAN.</b></span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">SEPTEMBER 2016.</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NEXT CONCERT...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">CAMERON LLOYD ON SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER 2016 AT 2.30pm TICKETS AT THE DOOR.</span></b><br />
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<b>Cameron was born in 1980 and became interested in music and the organ at age 11. In common with so many organists, a visit to the famous Blackpool Tower at the age of 12, Cameron became hooked on the Mighty WurliTzer sound. He was guided by the Wolverhampton City Organist to establish his own distinctive style and sound. He plays for concerts and ballroom/sequence dancing all over the UK and he has a very busy diary. In 1999 he fulfilled his ambition to play the organ in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and has returned several times to continue the marvellous experience. He has been a part of the team that returned a WurliTzer organ to the Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens at Blackpool. Cameron travels from the Midlands to play for us, and makes a very welcome return to the Ryhope venue.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Always smiling Cameron LLoyd</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cameron at the Blackpool Opera House WurliTzer 2016 (DC)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">CHRIS POWELL ON SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER 2016.</span></b><br />
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<b>Chris was born in 1971 in Manchester and by 1977 he was receiving piano and organ lessons and was a keen chorister. By the age of 16 years he was playing for concerts and dances in West Yorkshire and Lancashire. He became part of the Blackpool Tower team of organists, and is a demonstrator for a number of organ companies including Farfisa and Roland. He has 12 musical albums to his credit, and has broadcast on radio and TV. Chris makes a welcome return to Ryhope and travels from Derbyshire to play for us. An afternoon of Christmas musical delights is in store.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>DAVID LOBBAN ON SUNDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2017.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b>David has completed his 21st season at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool and his 39th year as a professional musician. As a chorister in the Jesus College Choir, Cambridge he became interested in the majestic sound of the classical organ, and a similar passion followed for the theatre organ. When the family were living in Weston-super-Mare he visited the Odeon cinema to hear their Mighty Compton organ. A move to Gorleston (Gt. Yarmouth) saw him involved with the Compton/Christie installation in the Palace Bingo Hall. His interest in playing and organ building was encouraged, and he became apprenticed to Hill, Norman, and Beard organ builders. In 1977 he emigrated to Canada to become organist and organ technician for the "Toronto Organ Grinder" a large restaurant complete with a theatre organ providing the entertainment. After a number of years, he returned to the UK setting up home in Blackpool and playing the mighty Tower Ballroom WurliTzer as part of the Tower team of organists. He gives concerts all over the country and we are assured of an afternoon of musical treats from this popular and accomplished organist.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David Lobban at the Blackpool Opera House WurliTzer (Declan Poole)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">REVIEW OF RECENT CONCERTS...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: small;">On Sunday 21st August we welcomed "Society" president Joe Marsh to the console of the Ryhope Compton. He played a most entertaining programme of music to suit all tastes. Joe played in several cinemas on Tyneside during the 1960's and 70's and is a popular organist on the national concert circuit.</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Society president Joe Marsh at the Ryhope Compton (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b> <b>Bob Chilton from Houghton-le-Spring entertained us on Sunday 18th September with a splendid concert in aid of MACMILLAN cancer support. Bob is musical director and arranger for the locally well known Shiney Row Male Voice Choir and many of the choir members were in attendance. He played a selection of show tunes, rousing marches, and romantic ballads. Such was the variety of his programme which also included pieces from "Kismet", "Les Miserables", the "Merry Widow", "Cats" and a few classical tunes including Saint-saens "the Swan". The performance was interspersed with his humorous anecdotes and at one point he attempted to wind up the organ! His lively finale was a rip roaring "Dam-Busters" march... a magnificent conclusion to a splendid concert, with all the proceeds going to this most worthwhile cause.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Bob Chilton at the Compton (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">FROM THE ARCHIVES...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">A few organ related memories...</span></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Ticket for the Len Rawle concert at Ryhope in 2003</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Reg Dixon farewell concert at the City Hall 1978..ticket 50 pence!</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Our Christmas concert organist Chris Powell at Ryhope in 2010.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The former home of the Compton...the Odeon cinema in Holmeside (SAS)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Jess Yates at the Compton shortly before the Odeon went over to bingo. (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>"Good Luck" from Jess.. a good organist with a colourful reputation (NW)</b></td></tr>
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<b>posted by Neville</b><br />
<b>concert/membership information email... ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b>see our "Facebook" page for concert details, also the "Organfax" web site.</b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-84377556838864630932016-04-18T10:26:00.000-07:002016-08-21T10:39:11.382-07:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Next Concert Details... Joe Marsh on Sunday 21st August 2016 at 2.30pm.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b> <b>We welcome to the console the President of the Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society...Joe Marsh on Sunday 21st August. Joe was taught piano from an early age and moved on to the church organ. He gained experience in the technical aspects of organ building with his late father Joe Marsh Snr. He became resident organist at Odeon Byker (1963-1969) and also played at the Essoldo Newcastle during this time. He also was resident at the Odeon Gateshead (1968-1975). Joe has played at venues up and down the country and has also played in the USA a number of times. We look forward to a programme of popular music to suit all tastes, played in his own inimitable style.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>On Sunday 19th June we welcomed back to the console a popular organist with the Ryhope audiences... Andrew Nix. He last performed here in 2014 alongside Tony Stace. Born in Selby in 1968, by the age of 10 had an interest in electronic organs and by 16 years of age was playing in local venues. He went into holiday camp entertainment work and was organist/musical director for the "Butlins" organisation. He has played for organ societies countrywide and since 2000 has toured with a Roland Atelier organ, to visit organisations/venues who do not have their own. He began his programme with a number of marches including 76 trombones, and there followed a splendid "Sigmund Romberg" selection. Tunes with a "birds" theme followed, including the "Ugly Duckling" and "When the Red Red Robin". Some show tunes followed including a number from "Cage aux Folles", then music for the Crematorium including "Twilight Time" and "My Prayer"! In the second half we enjoyed a selection of Disney tunes, "Highland Cathedral" and a lively Latin selection all available on his CD's as he pointed out! It had been an inspiring and most enjoyable afternoon's entertainment.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Review of our last concert with Paul Roberts...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>On Sunday 17th April we welcomed Paul Roberts to the console of the Ex. Sunderland Odeon Compton. Paul travelled from his home in Somerset to play for us today. The concert was most generously supported by the "Theatre Organ Club" to which the Society wishes to express its sincere thanks. Paul was born in Warrington in 1960 and for 30+ years has been a popular organist on the UK concert circuit and has made many tours of Europe and South Africa, USA and Canada. Firstly Joe Marsh gave us the background to the "Theatre Organ Club"and their support of this concert today. Paul began the afternoon with a Walter Donaldson medley including "My blue heaven" then various selections including "Jeanie with the light brown hair" and a few "Beatles" tunes. Part way through the first half he was joined by Adrian Rose (chairman of the Southport Organ Society) ... Adrian on the Compton, and Paul on electric piano. They performed two beautiful pieces "Rhondda Rhapsody" and "Forgotten Dreams". Paul did say that despite playing all over the world he had fulfilled the pinnacle of his performing career with this visit to Ryhope! Another fine selection brought us to the interval and these included "Smile", "Misty" and "When I'm cleaning windows". The second half included a half an hours continuous playing of some very lively tunes, and among the many were "Amazing Grace", "Deep purple", "Over the rainbow", "Jeepers creepers". Adrian Rose joined with Paul for "Neopolitan serenade", "Ain't misbehaving", and "Dance of the icicles". Another selection including "Moonlight in Vermont", "Only a paper moon" and "Cabaret" brought this excellent afternoon of musical treats to a close.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Forthcoming concerts...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 18th September... Bob Chilton (in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care).</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Bob is a most accomplished pianist, and is in demand to direct local choral and operatic productions. He is also a most talented organist with a wide-ranging musical repertoire. Bob is well known as the musical arranger and accompanist for the popular Shiney Row Male Voice Choir. He is giving his time and talents today to help Macmillan Cancer Care and we are looking for the strongest support for this excellent cause.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 16th October... Cameron Lloyd.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Cameron Lloyd was born in 1980 and became interested in the organ at age 11. A visit to Blackpool Tower at the age of 12 resulted in him being "hooked" on the sound of the WurliTzer organ.</span> He was guided by the Wolverhampton City Organist to establish his accomplished style of playing. He plays for concerts and ballroom/sequence dancing all over the UK and his diary is full to overflowing! In 1999 he fulfilled his ambition to play the famous Tower Ballroom WurliTzer and has returned several times to continue the experience. He is a talented organ restorer and has been part of the team returning a WurliTzer organ to the Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens (Blackpool).</b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>A splendid afternoon of music in the "Blackpool Style" is in store.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 11th December (Christmas Concert)... Chris Powell.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Born 1971 in Manchester and by 1977 Chris was receiving organ & piano lessons and was also keen chorister. By the age of 16 he was playing for concerts and dances in Lancashire and West Yorkshire. He soon became part of the Blackpool Tower team of organists playing their mighty WurliTzer. Chris is a demonstrator for Farfisa, Orla and Roland organs and he has to his credit 12 best-selling albums, and has broadcast many times on Radio and TV. He plays concerts at venues all over the country and travels from his home in Derbyshire to play for us.</b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Recent repair & maintenance of the Compton Organ...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b>With thanks to the County Durham Community Foundation (Sharpley fund) and the Community Trust Tyne/Wear/ Northumberland (Willis fund), the Society were supported by two small grants to enable vital repair and maintenance work to be undertaken on the organ during March 2016. We were pleased to engage the talents of Kevin Grunill (Pennine Organ Services) who came to assess the job and carry out the extensive repairs. It is well known in the "organ world" that Kevin is a theatre organ restoration specialist and he gave the organ expert attention which had not been carried out for some years. The work included attention to combination setter, thumb piston actions, testing every stop unit and adjustment to springs and actions, repair of faulty stops and attention to coupler relays. Testing of the organ following this intervention has shown a noticeable difference, and we thank Kevin for his work.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The splendid John Compton console is opened up for repairs.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Kevin resoldering contacts.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Kevin undergoing his marathon soldering work.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Kevin "stop testing".</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Open afternoons every 2nd and 4th Sundays (1.30pm-3.30pm)...</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Come and listen to, or perhaps play the Compton Organ Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX (use side red door).</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the archives...</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pipe refurbishment with Ian & Joe in 2010.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Len Rawle at the Compton.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Odeon Kiosk with Sunderland Theatre Organ Soc. sales c1980</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Edwin assists with the Compton installation work at Ryhope Community Centre.</b></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">posted by Neville</span></b><br />
<b>concert/membership details please email ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b>the concert programme can also be found on www.organfax.co.uk</b><br />
<b>see our "Facebook" page just type into the search...Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society.</b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-76681788541421265092016-02-24T12:43:00.000-08:002016-02-26T01:34:19.749-08:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">LOOKING AFTER THE Ex BLACK'S REGAL / ODEON, MIGHTY COMPTON (3/9) ORGAN BASED AT RYHOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE SR2 0RX</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Next Concert...Sunday 17th April 2016 with Paul Roberts.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: medium;">We welcome to the console Paul Roberts on the 17th April at 2.30pm. Paul travels from his home in Somerset to play for us in a concert that has been most generously supported by the "Theatre Organ Club". Paul was born in Warrington in 1960 and from any early age expressed his interest in music studying piano, classical organ and clarinet. For over 30 years he has been prominent on the UK and Europe concert circuits and has made 35 tours of the USA and Canada. We are assured of an afternoon of musical delights from this talented and popular organist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> Use the side red door entrance on Black Road, doors open 2pm for 2.30pm prompt start. Interval refreshments included in the admission ticket.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Review of our last concert...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: medium;">Our opening concert for the 2016 season featured the extremely talented young organist Christian Cartwright who travelled from his home near Ashton under Lyne to play for us. Christian has played here in 2009, is a well known and popular organist on the UK circuit, resident organist at "Pipes in the Peaks", and has played in North America at a number of venues. He is self-taught and indeed has made his own arrangements of the popular tunes he plays. He began his programme with a rousing march followed by a selection of Strauss waltzes recently made famous again by Andre Rieu. A few tunes in the "Blackpool" style followed, then "Pasadena", "One alone", and "You belong to me". Christian played "My heart will go on" from the film "Titanic", old photographs and a clip from the film accompanied the music. We remembered Petula Clark and Cilla Black with a few tunes from the 1960's, and some excellent projected views of the "big apple" accompanied "New York-New York". It is Her Majesty the Queen's 90th birthday in April and Christian played a medley of tunes popular in her birth year of 1926. There followed a 1950's selection including "Answer Me", then some 60's music made popular by the "Beatles". A really splendid afternoon's listening pleasure by a very accomplished young organist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">In the audience for the Christian Cartwright concert on Sunday, we had the company of an ATOS 2015 prize winner Lewis Scott, who will be playing at Ryhope next year. Well done Lewis!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Other News...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: medium;">In June, we are happy to announce that the popular organist Andrew Nix will make a welcome return to the console on Sunday, June 19th at 2.30pm. He last performed for us in 2014 when he shared the concert with Tony Stace. Andrew is a Ryhope favourite and has appeared here a number of times. He was born in Selby (1968) and by age ten, an interest in organs became apparent. By sixteen he was playing a few nights a week at local venues (Working Men's Clubs) and age seventeen he was appointed organist and musical director for a holiday camp organisation which included "Butlins". He has performed for organ societies countrywide, and since 2000 has toured with a Roland Atelier to organisations and venues that do not have their own. We are assured of a varied programme from Ballads to Latin...Marches to Songs from the Shows. It will be an afternoon of musical delights...not to be missed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Remaining concerts in 2016...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 21st August...Joe Marsh</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 18th September...Bob Chilton (proceeds to Macmillan cancer)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 16th October...Cameron Lloyd</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday 11th December...Chris Powell</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>A few from the Sunderland Compton Organ archives...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: medium;">Peter Lish played in concert a number of times at Ryhope, and was a strong supporter of the Society until his most untimely and sadly all too premature death. This cover from a cassette recording shows Peter at the console of the WurliTzer installed in the James Finegan Hall at Eston (Teesside). The WurliTzer is a model 3c/8 rank and was originally installed in the Granada cinema Bedford in 1934. Peter was patron of the Langbaurgh Theatre Organ Society whose members were responsible for installing the organ in the James Finegan Hall in conjunction with the Langbaurgh Borough Council. </span><br />
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The advert for John Compton Organs appeared in the 1930's and referred to the new Compton 3 manual 9 rank installation for the Black's Regal theatre/cinema in Holmeside, Sunderland. It refers to the well known North East musical director and organist Arnold Eagle who was present at the opening in 1932.<br />
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<b>posted by Neville</b><br />
<b>for concert & organ information</b><br />
<b>email. ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.co.uk</b><br />
<b>Society membership forms available at concerts or members meetings or apply through the email address.</b><br />
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<b>Concert details available on "organfax.co.uk"</b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-78095379117673046982015-12-16T12:28:00.000-08:002016-02-24T12:57:48.685-08:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY. RYHOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE IN SUNDERLAND (SR2 0RX)</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>December 2015.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">CARING FOR THE Ex. BLACK'S REGAL/ODEON COMPTON (3/9).</span></b><br />
<b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">The Society extends to you every good wish for Christmas and the New Year.</span></b><br />
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<b><br /></b><b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Next concert details...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 21st February 2016 with Christian Cartwright. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Christian had an interest in electronic organs from a very early age. He was stimulated by a visit to the famous Blackpool Tower to hear the mighty Wurlitzer organ there. This in turn encouraged his enthusiasm for theatre organs. He developed a strong and individual playing style, and is a popular console performer up and down the country, and has played in the USA too. Not only is he an accomplished player but has a keen interest in the intricate side of organ restoration. Together with his brother, he is presently restoring and renovating a "Christie" cinema organ. An exciting programme of music is in store for us on the 21st of February which I'm sure will satisfy all tastes. Doors open at 2pm with a prompt start at 2.30pm.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX (use the side red door)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Review of the Christmas concert...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b> On Sunday 13th of December, we welcomed Stephen Austin for a return visit to play the Ryhope Compton. He travelled from his home in Blackpool today, and a more circuitous route was taken to get here. This was due to heavy snow the previous day that had affected the most direct route over the Pennines. His programme included old favourites and seasonal treats. He started with Haydon Wood's popular "Horse guards" and Whitehall", there followed a selection from the film/musical "Wicked", then several tunes associated with Burt Bacharach. He then put us in a Latin mood with a number of tunes including "Besame mucho". A pleasant piece brought us to the interval, and this was Russ Conway's "Snow coach". The second half included the "Dance of the Icicles", some Rumba tunes, music from the ever popular film "Polar Express", and a Rodgers and Hart selection. He couldn't leave us without a few Christmas songs and carols to round off an afternoon of musical delight.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stephen presents Bob with raffle prizes (a double winner!)</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">The programme for 2016...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 17th April... Paul Roberts (concert kindly supported by the Theatre Organ Club).</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 19th June... Andrew Nix.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 21st August... Joe Marsh.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 18th September...Bob Chilton (Proceeds to Macmillan cancer).</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 16th October... Cameron Lloyd.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11th December...Chris Powell.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">All concerts start promptly at 2.30pm (Doors open 2pm)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking ahead...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">On Sunday 17th April 2016 we welcome Paul Roberts to the console who travels from Somerset to play for us. This concert is most generously supported by the "Theatre Organ Club" and for which the Society is most grateful. Paul was born in Warrington in 1960 and during his formative years studied piano, classical organ and clarinet to a high standard. For over 30 years Paul has been prominent on the UK concert circuit and has played many times in Europe. He has embarked on 35 tours of the USA and Canada. Paul has made many recordings and has been featured on Radio and TV. We look forward to an afternoon of musical treats given by an extremely talented organist.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">A dip into the Society archives...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Over the years, the Society has welcomed many top organists to play the ex Black's Regal/Odeon Compton. Below we have John Barnett with former chairman Ian Parsons and another features Ian with Simon Gledhill. </span></b><br />
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<b>The most entertaining organist John Mann from Worthing played the Compton for the first time on Sunday 30th April 2000. He has made a number of return visits and is a most lively performer. As he is keen to point out his popularity is in part due to his success playing for services in Worthing Crematorium!</b><br />
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<b> This poster below is dated 9th December 1998 is a pleasant reminder of the extremely talented local organist the late Peter Lish. He was a strong supporter of the Society and played the Compton organ in concert a number of times. Sadly Peter died quite a few years ago while just in his mid-forties. Many of our members and readers will have happy memories of his playing both here and at the James Finnigan Hall at Eston. He was popular on the national concert circuit and was a great friend of the late Ernest Broadbent and Ronald Curtis. The poster for this Christmas concert also features a local and delightful singer Joyce Shaw.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Peter is warmly remembered, and indeed David Redfern commented that one of his final concerts was at Burton Town Hall. The picture below shows Peter with Doreen Chadwick at the Clydebank WurliTzer courtesy of Ian Macnaught.</span></b> <b><br /></b><br />
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<b><br /></b> <b>The picture below (with kind permission of Chris Bennett) shows Peter at console of the ex Gaumont Cinema Compton (Doncaster) which was installed in the "Three J's", Gomersal, West Yorkshire.</b><br />
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<b>Ian Rossington has provided this newspaper piece about Peter featured in the Hull Daily Mail in 1983 and posted on "Facebook" by Chris Bennett....thanks. The article mentions Peter performing the opening concert of the 1983-84 season of the Hull Theatre Organ Preservation Society at the Hull " Cecil Cinema". Some pleasant remarks have been shared about Peter and it is good that these memories are kept alive.</b></div>
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<b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b>posted by Neville.</b><br />
<b><br /></b> <b>see our "Facebook" page just type in Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society.</b><br />
<b>National concert information/archive photographs can be found in another interesting site on "Facebook" ...type in British Cinema Organs</b><br />
<b>Society information can also be found on the web site organfax.co.uk</b><br />
<b><br /></b> <b>e.mail address for organ/concert details etc ... ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-79875622507348133352015-10-21T10:55:00.000-07:002016-02-24T12:55:15.458-08:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY BASED AT RYHOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE, SUNDERLAND. SR2 0RX</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">LOOKING AFTER THE EX REGAL/ODEON COMPTON (3/9) ORGAN.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">OCTOBER 2015.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Next concert details...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Our Christmas concert features Stephen Austin at the console on Sunday 13th December 2015 at 2.30pm. Stephen makes a most welcome return visit to Ryhope Community Centre and we look forward to a programme of seasonal "treats" in his ever popular style. Stephen travels from the resort of Blackpool to play for us today. Born in 1952 he studied piano and organ from an early age. On leaving school, he found work with several organ companies as a demonstrator and then set up a photographic and organ business in Blackpool in 1974. He is a popular organist on the national organ circuit, playing for concerts up and down the country. We are sure he will bring the 2015 concert season to a splendid finale.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Review of our last concert...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>On Sunday 18th October we warmly welcomed Society member Carl Heslop who travelled from Melton Mowbray to play for us. It was coincidentally Carl's 23rd birthday so we just had to sing to him the usual refrain. Carl mentioned too that it was 10 years ago since he first "had a go" on the Compton here at Ryhope. Moving on to the afternoon's entertainment, we had something quite different. Carl began by accompanying a Buster Keaton silent film called "Go West". The music was lively, exciting and dramatic to suit this hilarious old classic. Carl is familiar with this genre, playing for a number of years at the "Star and Shadow" cinema in Shieldfield (Newcastle). In the second half he played various selections including Cinema Organists signature tunes which featured among others those of Sydney Torch, Robinson Cleaver and Reg Dixon. The "Trumpet Tune" brought in a classical theme, and then some novelty pieces including "Dance of the three old maids", "Poor butterfly" and "Time on my hands". Carl accompanied another crazy silent film featuring the ever popular Charlie Chaplin in "The Fireman". A splendid afternoon's entertainment with a difference, and a pleasure to see Carl again.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">The concert programme for 2016...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 21st February with Christian Cartwright.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 17th April with Paul Roberts.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">(above concert kindly supported by "The Theatre Organ Club")</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 19th June with Andrew Nix.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 21st August with Joe Marsh.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 18th September with Bob Chilton (proceeds to Macmillan cancer)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 16th October with Cameron Lloyd.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11th December with Chris Powell.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">All concerts start at 2.30pm and finish at about 5.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 21st of February 2016...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>The first concert of the 2016 season features Christian Cartwright at the Compton. At the age of 3 years, Christian took an interest in the keyboard and a visit to Blackpool Tower to hear the organ got him "hooked". He progressed to electronic organ and developed a strong and individual playing style. Not only does he play concerts throughout the length of this country but has played in several well-known venues on some of the finest instruments in America as well. Christian is a Batchelor of Science having graduated from Staffordshire University. Not only is he an accomplished player but is interested in the intricate side of organ restoration. Together with his brother he is presently renovating a "Christie" organ. He will play for us a wide selection of music to suit all tastes and ages and involving his many styles of interpretation. This will mark a most excellent start to the 2016 programme, and we look forward to his visit.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Chris Cartwright at a splendid Compton (not ours!).</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Member's Sunday afternoons... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Come along and play, or just listen to the organ, with dates confirmed as Sunday 25th October, 8th and 22nd November from 1.30pm until about 4pm.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">From the archives...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>A selection of photographs of organists who have come to play for us at Ryhope.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Byron Jones with former Society chairman Ian Parsons.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Peter Jebson with the organ and former chairman Ian P.</b></td></tr>
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<b>Behind the scenes... the Compton organ requires so much volunteer attention.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Running repairs ..soldering tab connections.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Back of the console and its complicated wiring.</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>posted by Neville...</b><br />
<b>If you would like to help at concerts with the raffle, "meet & greet" etc please get in touch and</b><br />
<b>contact us at ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b>Use the above address regarding Society membership or speak to one of the volunteers at a concert.</b><br />
<b>see our "Facebook" page type in "Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society"</b><br />
<b>also http://www.organfax.co.uk</b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-27708204168311140702015-09-07T10:45:00.000-07:002015-09-07T12:30:39.028-07:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">RYHOPE COMMUNITY CENTRE, BLACK ROAD, RYHOPE, SUNDERLAND SR2 0RX.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Next Concert details...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>We welcome Carl Heslop to the console of the Compton Organ on Sunday 18th October 2015 at 2.30pm. </b><b>Carl comes from the North East of England, has strong local connections and is a member of this Society. He took an interest in the Cinema Organ from the age of 12, following on from classical organ and piano. His work is also connected with organs, and he is a voicer/tuner with Peter Collins organ builders. He is a popular and well-known organist on the concert circuit. A lively and entertaining selection of music is in store.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Carl Heslop</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Carl at the Compton of the Hammersmith Apollo</b>.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Last concert review...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b>On Sunday the 6th of September 2015 we were entertained by David Redfern at the Mighty Compton. David travelled from his home in Belper, Derbyshire to play for us today in his exciting and lively style. David mentioned that he had a similar instrument to our Compton in his home, but without the tremendous acoustics of the Community Centre hall. His programme started with the RAF March Past, there followed a "Top Hat" selection, "Over the Rainbow", and a novelty piece "Neopolitan Serenade". We enjoyed quite a number of weather related tunes including, "Bring me Sunshine", "April Showers", "Singing in the Rain" and a few more. We visited the USA with a medley including, "Georgia on my mind" and "Pasadena". David had a chat to some of the audience during the Interval, and then the second half commenced with the "Carousel Waltz", a "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" selection, some poular tunes including "I dreamed a dream" followed by about 20 minutes of hit tunes from the 1970's. Everyone agreed it had been a super afternoon with music to suit all tastes.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David with beaming smile at the console.</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Future concerts...</b></span><br />
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<b>Our Christmas Concert to be held on Sunday 13th December 2015 at 2.30 features a return visit of the ever-popular Stephen Austin at the console. Stephen travels from his home in Blackpool to play for us. Born in Taplow (Buckinghamshire) in 1952 he studied piano and organ from an early age and on leaving school was offered a position with Hammond Organs (UK). Following on from that appointment he became a demonstrator for the prestigious London Cavendish Organ Centre. In 1974 he moved to Blackpool to open a photographic and organ retail outlet. Stephen is a most popular organist on the countrywide circuit and we look forward to a lively and seasonal concert bringing our 2015 season to its close.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stephen on a visit to Ryhope in 2013.</b></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Heritage Open Weekend...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">As part of the National Heritage Open Weekend the Compton Organ will be on display, and played. Society committee members will be on hand to answer questions about the organ and its fascinating history. There will be an opportunity to view the organ chambers, the ranks of pipes, the generation of the air supply to the system, and the special effects. Sunday 13th September 2015 from 11am until 4pm.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Members Afternoons...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>Confirmed dates... 13th September (Heritage Open Sunday 11-4), Sundays 27th September, also 11th and 25th October (1.30-4). Come along and listen to, or play the Compton organ. Use the email address to contact us for details.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Picture memories from the Society archives...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>posted by Neville Whaler</b><br />
<b>If you would like to help with the concerts please get in touch with us using the email address.</b><br />
<b>See and share our "Facebook" page, just type in "Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society".</b><br />
<b>write to us for concert details and Society information at...ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b>organ programme/history can be found on .. organfax.co.uk</b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-4908453832540658802015-07-16T14:10:00.001-07:002015-09-06T12:35:45.088-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Next Concert details...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">David Redfern on Sunday 6th September 2015 at 2.30 pm.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>David travels from his home town of Belper in Derbyshire to play for us today. At 7 years of age he had an interest in the piano and at 8 years the electronic organ. At 13 the theatre organ beckoned and he became a most accomplished player. He has broadcast many times on radio, and this is a most welcome return visit to Ryhope for him.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>National Heritage Open Weekend...</b></span><br />
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<b>As part of the national programme of events supporting British Heritage, the Compton organ will be on display, as well as being played on Sunday 13th September 2015 from 11am until 4pm. Come along and seek how it works, view the organ chambers with its ranks of pipes and special effects.</b><br />
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<b><br /></b> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Review of our last concert...</b></span><br />
<b><br /></b> <b>On Sunday 12th July we had the pleasure of Matthew Bason to entertain us at the Compton organ. He travelled from Northamptonshire with his family to play for us in his most entertaining style. The programme started with the lively "Repasz" march, followed by a Spanish medley including "Tico-Tico" and a tribute to Winifred Atwell. Robert Farnon pieces featured towards the end of the first half including "Seashore" and "Westminster waltz" and to conclude the exciting "Circus Renz". In the second half we enjoyed a 1920's selection, Shubert's "March militaire", and a stirring operatic piece "Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves". Another selection included "Come fly with me", "Volare", "Wonderful world", "Radestsky march" and "Fly me to the moon". The final medley featured tunes from the United kingdom..."Banks of Loch Lomond", "Blue Bell polka", "Cockles and Mussels", "White cliffs of Dover", "Lambeth Walk" and "Beside the seaside" were a few from the finale of this superb concert. We look forward to a return visit from Matthew, hopefully in the not to distant future.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Matthew at the Ryhope Compton 12th July.</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Future concerts... </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Carl Heslop on Sunday 18th October 2015 at 2.30 pm.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>Originally from the North East of England and a member of this Society Carl travels from Melton Mowbray to play for us. He took an interest in the cinema organ from the age of 12 having played classical organ and piano for several years before. He became interested in organ restoration and was organist at the "Star and Shadow" cinema in Newcastle upon Tyne. He is a voicer/tuner with Peter Collins organ builders and it was this work that took him away from his north east homeland. He is well known on the concert circuit, and we look forward to a varied and entertaining programme.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas Concert with Stephen Austin on Sunday 13th December 2015 at 2.30 pm.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>For our Christmas concert we welcome Stephen Austin who travels from Blackpool to play for us. Born 1952 in Taplow, Buckinghamshire he spent the next 21 years living in and around the home counties. He studied piano and organ, and on leaving Shenfield High School was offered a position at Hammond Organ (UK). Following that appointment he was a demonstrator at the prestigious London Cavendish Organ Centre. In 1974 he moved to Blackpool to open a camera and organ retail outlet, and formed the Blackpool keyboard club. His hobbies include cooking, travel and model railways. He is a most popular organist on the playing circuit and we are sure that the concert will be a fitting and exciting close to the 2015 season.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stephen Austin with us in December.</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b style="font-size: x-large;">Member Sunday afternoons...</b><br />
<b style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></b> <b>Due to Sunderland Airshow the is no meeting on 26th July. The confirmed member's afternoons at Ryhope Community Centre are 9th and 23rd August (1.30-3.30).</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David has an organ warm up on a member's Sunday afternoon.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David and Hugh do a few running repairs in among the pi<span style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">pes.</span></b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>From the archives...</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b>The "larger than life" late Carlo Curley made a special visit to Ryhope to play the Compton Organ... he sadly passed away on 11th August 2012 aged just 59.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Carlo at the Compton.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David Ivory alongside former Society chairman Ian Parsons (left).</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Len Rawle played for us in 2009.</b></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>If you are able to help run the concerts, prepare the concert room, help with the raffle, tickets and sales etc. please contact us using the blog address.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b>posted by Neville</b><br />
<b>email ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
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<b>also http://www.organfax.co.uk</b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-65409953419355719662015-05-17T11:22:00.003-07:002015-05-17T11:22:55.573-07:00<b> SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY</b><br />
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<b>CARING FOR THE ex BLACK's REGAL/ODEON MIGHTY COMPTON ORGAN</b><br />
<b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Next Concert Details... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">The Society present Matthew Bason at the console of the Mighty Compton on Sunday 12th July 2015 at 2.30pm.</span></b><br />
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<b>Matthew travels from his home in Northamptonshire to entertain us. Although classically trained on the piano; at the age of 12 began to take an interest in the organ. He began his performing career in 1994 and in 1999 won the ATOS "young organist of the year" award and other recognitions have followed. He has played in this Country and in Europe, and has made a number of broadcasts. We look forward to his lively playing style.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The happy smile of Matthew Bason</b>.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Venue... Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX. (use side red door)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Last Concert Review...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>On Sunday 17th May we welcomed to the console the ever popular Keith Beckingham who travelled from the Cotswolds to entertain us. We had a very good attendance for the concert which began with a "Showboat" selection. Tributes to Matt Munro and Edmund Hockridge followed and a few tunes from "Carousel". Keith recalled some humorous anecdotes during his time as Hammond Organ Co. representative in this Country and in Europe. Some waltz tunes followed and a selection of Italian songs including, "Arrivederci Roma", "Volare", and " Funiculi-Funicula". He remembered fondly many popular organists, especially Dudley Savage and his tribute to him included "Girl from Corsica", "Quando-Quando" and a few love songs. A Spanish selection followed including "Granada", then a South Pacific" arrangement, and a few from the 1960's including some "Beatles" numbers and "Telstar". We enjoyed a musical visit to America including "New York - New York" and a popular Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers selection. To conclude Keith played a tribute to Jackie Brown using all the organ effects and developing rich harmonies. A superb afternoon's entertainment with music to appeal to all tastes.</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Keith Beckingham... a morning warm up session on the Compton.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Keith and the Society Chairman, Robin have a chat.</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Keith at the console after the concert.</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Notice of future concerts...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">David Redfern on Sunday 6th September at 2.30pm.</span></b><br />
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<b> David started playing the piano at 7 years of age, electronic organ at 8 and theatre organ at 13! In 1983 he won the Scottish and ATOS "Young Organist of the Year" competition and other awards have followed. He has broadcast many times on radio, has appeared on television and made several recordings. He travels from his home town of Belper in Derbyshire to play the Compton for us.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Carl Heslop on Sunday 18th October.</span></b><br />
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<b>Originally from the North East of England, Carl travels from Melton Mowbray to play the Ryhope Compton. He started playing cinema organ at 12 years of age, although he had played classical organ for several years before. He is involved with organ restoration, and played for a number of years at the "Star & Shadow" cinema in Newcastle upon Tyne. In 2012 his work took him to Melton Mowbray where he is a voicer/tuner at Peter Collins organ builders. </b><br />
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<b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Member's Sundays... </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>Dates confirmed...14th and 28th June, come along and play or just listen to the Compton Organ from 1.30pm until 4pm. (use the email address below for further details)</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>David has a practice session on a member's afternoon.</b></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">From the archives...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>World famous Blackpool Tower Organist Reg. Dixon played the Compton in the Sunderland Odeon Cinema on two occasions 1975 and 1977.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY</span></b></div>
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<b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Next concert details...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">The next concert date is Sunday 17th May 2015 at 2.30pm. Our guest organist is Keith Beckingham making a welcome return to the console of the Compton organ. Keith travels from the Cotswolds to play for us today. For 50 years he has played organ and piano at venues all over the world. A popular programme of music is in store with selections from the shows and musicals, marches and waltzes...some real toe tapping and lively stuff.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Venue Ryhope community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX (use side red door).</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Review of our last concert...</span></b><br />
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<b>The concert took place on Sunday 15th March and our organist was Elizabeth Harrison making a welcome return visit. Elizabeth is an extremely talented player, and we knew that a real treat of a performance was in store. She travelled along with her Dad from her farm in Chipping (a village between Clitheroe and Preston) to play for us today. The opening selection featured "Too young", "O sole mio", "Down the mall", and "Destiny waltz". Elizabeth described herself as the "farmer" of the organ world, and on one occasion drove into the concert hall on her tractor. At the end of the show the machine would not start which was a bit of an embarrassment, and it had to be pushed out of the venue with the help of some of the audience! She is a bit of a tractor fan, having eight in her collection! We enjoyed a few tunes with a "bad weather" theme including, "April showers", "Here comes that rainy day", "Garden in the rain", and "Stormy weather". Elizabeth told us of her life on the farm, the hens had just started laying, she keeps beef cows, and her sheep love to eat the heads off the springtime flowers. Her delightful programme continued with a "My Fair Lady" selection, some tunes for Mother's day including "Wonderful you", and "Unforgettable". Elizabeth is a girl of many talents, her interests include rural crafts, pegging rugs, she is a trained sign-writer and holds an HGV and a coach driving licence. On her own admission "how does she find the time to fit it all in?". There was some rousing music with the popular "Stein song", "Under the double eagle", "Over the waves", and "Highland Cathedral". She has a quirky collection of "Homepride flour grader" memorabilia. The advertising gimmick of Homepride were the little chaps in bowler hats, and she has about two thousand items in her collection. There was a "Latin" tempo selection featuring "Quando quando", "Amore" and "Anapona" with good use of the organ castanets feature. There followed a toe-tapping waltz selection, "Too old to dream", "Who's kissing her now", and "Sailing by" were among the tunes in that compilation. As the concert drew to a close we enjoyed some 1960's melodies, and a few more songs from the shows. An encore followed, and all agreed it been a fabulous afternoon's entertainment....come back soon Elizabeth!</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Future concerts...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>Matthew Bason will play the Compton organ on Sunday 12th July 2015 at 2.30pm. He travels to play for us from his home in Northamptonshire. Matthew began his performing career in 1994, and although classically trained on the piano, from the age of 12 years began to take an interest in the organ. In 1998 he studied music and education at the University of Reading (UK), and in 1999 won the ATOS young organist of the year award. Other recognitions have followed, and he has played at prestigious hotels including the Savoy, Ritz and Connaught. He has performed at many venues in Europe and the USA, and we look forward to his lively style of playing at Ryhope on the 12th July.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Members Sundays...</span></b><br />
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<b>Confirmed afternoons are Sundays 12th and 26th April, also 10th May 2015. Come along and listen to, or play the Mighty Compton Organ (1.30pm to 4pm). Further details available by using our email address below.</b><br />
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<b><br /></b><b>The famous Blackpool organist Reg Dixon MBE relaxes before his concert in 1977 at the Odeon Cinema in Holmeside, Sunderland.</b><br />
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<b>The organ console is on the move from the Odeon Cinema to storage which was the first port of call before a home was found. Installation at Ryhope Community Centre took considerable time with completion by 1992.</b><br />
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<b>The successful purchase of the organ was only the start. Removal, safe and secure storage of the vast array of pipes and components followed. At first the console and all of the pipes, relay banks, effects etc, were stored at St. Marks Church. Although the console remained there, all the bits had to be relocated to a new home. This was the Humbledon water pumping station and in a room on the top floor, reached by two flights of stone stairs. This proved quite a task getting everything up there. The fortunate thing was that the storage area was warm, and this warmth was created by the pumping equipment/motors.</b></div>
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<b>Clem Elliot is seen here in an Echo photograph at the console of the Compton organ shortly before he left for war service in 1939. Clem had the opportunity to play the organ again following its installation in Ryhope Community Centre in 1992.</b></div>
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<b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <b>contact email address...ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b><br />
<b>see our expanding "Facebook" site...just type into the search "Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society"</b><br />
<b>our concert programme also features on http://www.organfax.co.uk</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Next Concert... Sunday 15th March 2015 at 2.30 pm. The Society present Elizabeth Harrison at the "Mighty Compton"</span></b><br />
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<b>Elizabeth Harrison was born in Preston, Lancashire in 1974. She was interested in piano and organ from an early age, and soon became very accomplished on both instruments. Elizabeth has been on the concert circuit for 20 years</b> <b>playing at venues up and down the country, and is an extremely popular entertainer.</b><br />
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<b>Concert Venue...Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX (use side red door).</b><br />
<b><br /></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Last Concert review...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>On Sunday 22nd February, we welcomed Cameron Lloyd to the console for a truly memorable and exciting afternoon. This extra concert added to the 2015 programme was to support the work of the Ryhope Community Association, and all the ticket money was to go to this cause. Cameron took an interest in the theatre organ from the age of 11, following a visit to the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom to hear the wonderful WurliTzer organ. He developed his playing style under the guidance of the Civic Hall Wolverhampton resident organist Steve Tovey, and now plays for concerts and dancing all over the country. He is also heavily involved in organ maintenance and installation work. This was his first visit to play the ex Odeon Compton, and he did say how much he had been looking forward to playing it. The concert was well attended, and the audience really warmed to Cameron's exciting playing, and many of the selections were played in the unmistakable bright and brezzy "Blackpool" style. We enjoyed compilations of toe-tapping show tunes, musical comedy and marches. Another feature were popular numbers from the 1970's, which as Cameron said was about as up to date as it gets for him! Award winning themes from the cinema were included, and towards the end of the concert some great sing-a-long numbers. Cameron has a great love for the playing of the legendary Reg Dixon and many pieces reflected this style. Cameron gave us Sunderland folk greetings from Reg's daughter Jill, which brought a personal touch to those Dixon style tunes. The closing piece of "12th Street Rag" just about lifted the roof, and all agreed it had been a superb afternoon, and we look forward to a return engagement in 2016. It was lovely to see other family members that journeyed north with Cameron including his Mum and Gran.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Future Concerts...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>On Sunday 17th May Keith Beckingham will be travelling from the Cotswolds to play for us. For over 50 years, Keith has played organ and piano for concerts worldwide, and has a very popular following for his own distinctive playing style. He can often be heard on the long running BBC Radio 2 programme "The organist Entertains".</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>On Sunday July we welcome to the console Matthew Bason. Matthew began his performing career in 1994, he was originally classically trained on the piano, but from the age of 12 began to teach himself the organ. Matthew won the ATOS young organist competition in 1999 and other awards followed. In May 2014 Matthew became the UK artiste for Allen Organs UK, who are builders of fine electronic instruments.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Members</span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Sunday afternoons...</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <b>Confirmed dates Sundays 8th and 22nd March, also 12th and 26th April, from 1.30 pm until 4 pm each day. Come along and play, or just listen to the Mighty Compton Organ. If members wish to have a look around the organ pipe chambers etc., someone will gladly show you "behind the scenes".</b><br />
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<b>The picture below is of the popular organist Doreen Chadwick playing for a concert in the Odeon Cinema organised by "Top Rank".</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY... LOOKING AFTER THE MIGHTY COMPTON 3/9 EX SUNDERLAND ODEON CINEMA.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The next concert and the first of the 2015 season features the ever popular Cameron John Lloyd at the console of the mighty Compton on Sunday 22nd February 2015 at 2.30pm. This concert is in aid of the Community Association. The C.A. building (former Miner's Welfare Hall) provides the home for the ex Sunderland Black's Regal (Odeon) organ.</span></b><br />
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<b>Cameron first became interested in the theatre organ aged 11 after a visit to the famous Tower Ballrom in Blackpool and listening to the Wurlitzer organ there. He started to develop his style on a Wurlitzer electronic organ, and progressed to a Compton pipe organ situated in the Civic Hall Wolverhampton where he received guidance from the City Organist Steve Tovey. Cameron has appeared on TV at the Compton of Bilston Town Hall where he has played for dancing every Thursday for the last six years. He has had several invitations to play the Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer and Cameron helps maintain the organ of the Opera House also in Blackpool. He has been heavily involved with the installation of a new organ in the Empress Ballroom, which Cameron officially opened on Sunday 7th December this year. He is a popular organist playing at venues the length and breadth of the country. He is very much a fan of the famous Reg Dixon and the "Blackpool Style", and this is evident in his "bright and breezy" approach to playing.</b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Concert venue Ryhope Community Centre, (use side red door), Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">REVIEW OF OUR LAST CONCERT...</span></b><br />
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<b>On Sunday 21st of December we were entertained by our guest organist Joanne Naulls at the console. The attendance was better than we could have imagined, extra chairs being put out as more folk turned up. Her programme included many seasonal favourites in a lively "Blackpool" style.... toe tapping Christmas carols ... and what better than that. We were left in no doubt at all that Christmas was fast approaching, and this fine concert certainly set the mood for the season. Joanne entertained us with her stories about playing to people all over the country, and in the second half played in her "Santa Suit" which certainly excited one member of the committee who had made special request for it. A selection from "La Cage aux Folles" and a lively rendition of Rossini's "La Danza" interspersed the traditional theme. Audience participation carol singing concluded the afternoon, and the enthusiasm carried us well past the normal finishing time. As we departed all those lovely melodies were still ringing in our heads.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 15th March at 2.30pm presenting Elizabeth Harrison at the console.</span></b><br />
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<b>Born in Preston, Lancashire in 1974, Elizabeth has been on the the concert circuit for 20 years, entertaining folk up and down the country. She enjoys playing cinema organs and is not afraid to use the instrument to its full potential.</b>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Sunday 17th May at 2.30pm guest organist Keith Beckingham.</span></b><br />
<b><br />Keith travels from the Cotswolds to play for us on the 17th of May. For over 50 years he has played organ and piano all over the world. He enjoys playing vintage cinema organs, and can often be heard on the ever popular BBC Radio 2 programme "The Organist Entertains"</b><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br />
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<b>Three photos from Dave Wilson's collection taken in the former Black's Regal (Odeon) cinema in Holmeside, Sunderland. The blower providing the wind for the organ receives attention and can be seen in the first photo. The console with the distinctive music stand in the second, and the third is another view of the Odeon auditorium, with the organ up on the lift, and the dancing lady grill through which the organ sounded from the chambers behind. The elegant proscenium can be clearly seen. The photos from the 1970's are from the period when volunteers helped look after the organ and arrange celebrity concerts. The next two pictures reflect Black's Regal (Odeon) cinema during the time it was surrounded by quality shopping outlets, and when Holmeside was one of Sunderland's prestigious streets. The final image is an advert/poster for Black's Regal. Although undated the Royal Wedding reference suggests November 1934. The film featuring Schnozzle Durante in the "Great Schnozzle" would seem quite entertaining....perhaps someone may remember it? </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A<b> splendid view from the circle with the "dancing lady" grill and organ beneath the proscenium.</b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Members afternoons confirmed ...11th and 25th January, the 8th of February 2015 </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">come along and play, or enjoy listening to the Compton organ.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">posted by Neville</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">email ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</span></b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-43477870901757815592014-10-27T11:32:00.001-07:002014-12-21T23:48:25.172-08:00<b> SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY.</b><br />
<b> Looking after the Mighty Compton 3/9 Organ.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Our Christmas Concert will feature Joanne Naulls at the console on Sunday 21st December 2014 at 2.30 pm.</span></b><br />
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<b>Joanne Naulls is travelling from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire to play for our seasonal concert. Joanne is from a musical family and started with church organ lessons at an early age. She developed an interest in electronic organs and plays for dancing and public concerts up and down the country. We look forward to a super afternoon of popular and light music, together with Christmas favourites.</b><br />
<b>See her at the Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope, Sunderland SR2 0RX (use the side red door)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Notification of our 2015 concert season...</span></b><br />
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<b>The Society has a varied programme for 2015 and we start the new year with Cameron John Lloyd on Sunday 22nd February. This concert is to support the work of the Community Association, which provides the home for the organ. Cameron travels from Wolverhampton to play for us, he is a popular organist for concerts and dancing all over the country.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The concert programme for 2015 continues with..</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 15th March.. Elizabeth Harrison.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 17th May.. Keith Beckingham.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 12th July.. Matthew Bason.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 6th September.. David Redfern.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 18th October.. Carl Heslop.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 13th December.. Stephen Austin.</span></b><br />
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<b>On Sunday 26th October we welcomed the ever popular Howard Beaumont to the Compton Organ console. Howard travelled from his home town of Scarborough to play for us. It is well remembered how Howard used to play and look after the organ when it resided in the Sunderland Odeon cinema, and indeed has been a former Society President. We enjoyed</b> <b>a truly wonderful afternoon of music and entertaining anecdotes associated with his many years giving concerts and demonstrating organs for different manufacturers. His musical delights included a fine Sousa march "King Cotton", an Irving Berlin selection, and Lionel Monckton's, lively "Arcadians Overture". There followed a George Formby medley of his saucy comic favourites, and Howard recreated to great effect the "banjolele" sounds on the organ...quite remarkable! Howard spoke about the distinctive Hammond organ sound and then played some tunes recreating the "tone-wheel" effect that was so much part of the Hammond identity. We were treated to some familiar toe tappers in the style of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, followed by a sea shanty arrangement with some very patriotic stuff. Following on a "Singing in the Rain" selection and some Viennese Waltzes in Andre Rieu style. The afternoon reached the dizzy heights with Big Band Sounds so familiar with Tommy Dorsey. Keith our compere for the afternoon said as part of his closing thanks (and after Howard again played his signature tune "The Best of Times"), it had indeed been an afternoon in the spirit of the very best of times!</b><br />
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<b>This is an organ newsletter celebrating 50 years of the theatre, and of course of the organ too. The concert in celebration of this event featured Phil Kelsall, the resident organist at the famous Blackpool Tower Wurlitzer. It gives a brief history of the theatre/cinema which opened in 1932, and in addition to the organ had a fine orchestra lead by J. Arnold Eagle. Click on the image to enlarge the text.</b><br />
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<b>The cutting of the 50th birthday cake during the celebration concert. With Rank Organisation head of entertainment Bert Bartram left, the Mayor and Mayoress and the cinema manager Brett Childs. Both Bert and Brett were extremely helpful in securing the purchase of the organ from the Rank business.</b><br />
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<b> Following the conversion of the cinema to a bingo venue later in 1982, the organ was removed to storage until a permanent home could be found. The dismantling and removal was no mean feat and it was imperative that it was well ordered so that its re-assembly would be a little bit easier.</b><br />
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<b>Society membership details available use the address below to contact us.</b><br />
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<b>Members Sunday afternoons are confirmed as 9th and 23rd of November, also 14th December. Come along and listen to, or play the Compton Organ.</b>
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<b>email... ryhopecomptonorgan@gmail.com</b>Nevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686996393829222921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-609350339946211680.post-72381770280893022902014-09-07T12:30:00.000-07:002014-09-08T10:22:20.489-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">SUNDERLAND THEATRE ORGAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">LOOKING AFTER THE MIGHTY 3/9 COMPTON ORGAN</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;"><b>Howard Beaumont at the console on Sunday 26th October 2014 at 2.30 pm.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b>Howard is a familiar and popular face on the national organ concert circuit. Born in Halifax he commenced piano tuition at the age age of 7 , later taking an interest in the organ. He has just completed his 27th season at the Scarborough Spa Complex where he played in afternoon sun court concerts and morning coffee dances. He has many recordings to his name and is regularly featured on Radio 2's "The Organist Entertains" programme. He lives in Scarborough so does not have too far to travel to play for us. A lively afternoon of music to suit all tastes is in store, and this concert is certainly not one to miss.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Venue... Ryhope Community Centre (use red side door on Black Road), Ryhope Village, Sunderland SR2 0RX</span></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">LAST CONCERT ...</span></b><br />
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<b style="background-color: white;">Our concert on Sunday 7th September was a real treat. It featured David Warner at the console on his third visit to play for us, travelling from Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire. David's choice of music was quite splendid and included selections from the "shows"... Sound of Music, Phantom of the Opera, Merrie England, Mary Poppins were just a few in his most entertaining programme. Using all the versatility of sounds that the mighty Compton could make, he played a lovely rendition of the intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, and ever popular "sing along" tunes associated with the two World Wars. An excellent afternoon of music to suit all tastes.</b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white;">The North East Theatre Organ Association who own the WurliTzer organ housed in a former chapel in Howden-le-Wear, held a public open day on holiday Monday 25th August 2014. The Association Committee kindly allowed the Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society to bring our display boards showing the life, and times of the Sunderland Compton Organ. The day was well attended and it was an opportunity to promote the work of our Society, and give publicity to future concerts. We hope from the interest shown that a few more folk will come alone to the concerts at Ryhope Community Centre. During the day, John Heslop NETOA chairman gave a number of "behind the scenes" tours, and a rare chance to get close to the instrument, and see how it all works. John also explained how it was operated from the impressive console, bringing into play all the effects, the percussion instruments, and the vast array of sounds. For 38 years the WurliTzer console rose from the depths of the orchestra pit in the New Victoria Theatre in Bradford where it entertained patrons with musical interludes.Since the organ was first played in its present home in 1986 many thousands of visitors have come along to marvel at the sights and sounds of this splendid instrument. We also learned how it was used to accompany silent movies, and we enjoyed some vintage films including an ever popular "Buster Keaton". Bob Chilton also entertained us on this splendid instrument several times during the day, and certainly put the organ through its paces.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white;">We thank NETOA for their generous hospitality to our Society on the open day, and would warmly commend their concert programme to you.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white;">Details www.netoa.org</span></b></div>
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<b>Bob Chilton entertains us at the WurliTzer. </b></td></tr>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;">National Heritage Open Weekend...</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">The society will have the organ available to view, listen to, and give give behind scenes tours of the chambers on Sunday 14th September between 11 am and 4 pm.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">Come and hear how it all combines to bring out the magnificent sound of the mighty Compton organ.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">Sundays 14th and 28th September, </span></b><b><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">also 12th October</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white;">Howard Beaumont plays for us at the next concert in October. In this archive picture from the late 1970's a young Howard plays the mighty Compton in the Odeon cinema.</span></b><br />
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<b>Reg Dixon played the Compton in the Odeon cinema on two occasions, 1975 and 1977. The photographs below show the warmth and smiling face of Reg in 1975, and through the flower arrangement at the console.</b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white;">The Christmas Concert and the last of 2014 is to be held on Sunday 21st of December at 2.30pm, and will feature Joanne Naulls at the console. Joanne travels from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire to play for us. From a musical family, At an early age Joanne had church organ lessons, developing an interest in electronic organs she was soon playing for dances. After leaving school at 17, Joanne turned full time professional playing for dances, and public concerts up and down the country.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white;">The opening concert of the 2015 season will feature the ever popular Cameron John Lloyd on Sunday 22nd February at 2.30pm. This is a special concert, and admission is by donation. All ticket money going to support the Ryhope Community Association who provide the home for the mighty Compton organ.</span></b>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you are interested in membership of the Society, and would like to help out at concerts, with the raffle, refreshments, ticket sales or indeed organ maintenance please get in touch at the email address below.</span></span></b>
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<b><br /><span style="background-color: white;">The Society would like to express our grateful thanks to Audrey and the team at Voluntary and Community Action, Sunderland (VCAS) for help with publicity and applications to help fund the repairs and renewals associated with the Organ.</span></b><br />
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<b>Our appreciation also goes to Olive Thompson who prepares the Sunderland Echo "Down Your Way"section for Ryhope, and to Beverley Glover for the mention in the what's on listings.<br /><br /></b>
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<b>David was born in Bedfordshire in 1960 and started playing the piano at the age of nine. he became interested in the theatre organ after a family holiday to Blackpool which included a visit to hear the famous Tower Ballroom "Wulitzer". David is heavily involved with the Cinema Organ Society and is a popular organist on the circuit, playing concerts the length and breadth of the country from his present home base of Milton Keynes.</b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hear David play at Ryhope Community Centre, Black Road, Ryhope Village, Sunderland SR2 0RX.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 6th July with Dr. Kevin Morgan.</span></b></div>
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<b>Our July concert featured Dr. Kevin Morgan at the console who performed a wonderful selection of music, including among many pieces, traditional favourites, popular "Disney" tunes, a tribute to Vienna, and a familiar Spanish selection, including a rousing finale with "Spanish Gypsy Dance".</b><br />
<b>Musical entertainment on the "Compton Organ" really doesn't get any better than this. Thanks to Kevin for a splendid, and most memorable musical afternoon.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2014.</span></b></div>
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<b>The Society is to attend the grand open day at the North East Theatre Organ Association's, New Victoria Centre in Howden-le-Wear (Crook), Co Durham DL15 8EZ on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2014 from 10 am until 5 pm. It is of course the home of their magnificent Wurlitzer pipe organ, which will be played throughout the day. We will be taking along our Compton "organ history" display boards, and it will be an opportunity to talk to their visitors about another organ not so very far away. For 38 years the Wurlitzer entertained the patrons at the New Victoria Theatre in the city of Bradford. The organ was first played in its present venue in 1986 and has entertained many thousands of visitors. This open day provides a marvelous opportunity to see and hear this very special musical instrument. Admission is FREE and all are welcome!</b></div>
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<b>The Society will make the Mighty Compton Organ available for viewing, listening, and behind the scenes tours as part of the countrywide heritage weekend. The Ryhope Community Association hall which houses the organ, will be open from 11 am until 4 pm on Sunday 14th September 2014, and will feature in the North East brochure of heritage attractions to visit.</b><br />
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<b>The October concert will feature Howard Beaumont at the console on Sunday 26th October 2014 at 2.30 pm. Howard has played the organ in its original Odeon Cinema setting and several times at Ryhope Community Association hall. This year marks his 27th season at the Scarborough Spa complex where he plays in the sun court on selected days each week, from July to September. We look forward to his return visit to Ryhope and his own unique style of organ playing, a concert not to be missed.</b><br />
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<b>The president of the Society is Joe Marsh who is a well known organist on the circuit and an expert on pipe organ construction and maintenance. Joe was taught piano from an early age and this followed with an interest in the church organ. At the same time he was gaining much experience in the technical aspects of organ building and tonal design when he and his father returned the Compton pipe organ in the Odeon/Black's Regal Cinema in Byker to prime condition. He was resident organist at this venue from 1963 until 1969. Joe appeared regularly at the Odeon/Paramount and Essoldo in Newcastle upon Tyne and the Odeon Gateshead from the late 60's until the mid 70's. He has given concerts all over the British Isles and at a number of venues in the USA. With recordings to his credit and many broadcasts on Radio 2's "Organist Entertains" Joe even finds time to compose as well. Now retired from his profession as a Chartered Accountant, he can devote more time to the various aspects of his musical interest. </b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The "Society" at Sunderland Heritage and History Fair</span></b><br />
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<b>To promote the concerts and work of the Organ Society, we attended the Sunderland Heritage and History Fair on Saturday 7th June. The event was very successful with 1100 visitors through the doors, and many stopped to look at our display featuring the Sunderland Compton Organ History, accompanied by recorded organ music. It is hoped that the interest generated will encourage more folk to come along on concert days.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">John Compton lived here!</span></b><br />
<b>The (London) Ealing Civic Society placed a plaque remembering John Compton organ builder 1876 to 1957, living in this property from 1930 until his death in 1957.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Keeping the organ in tune!</span></b><br />
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<b>The organ is now 82 years old and needs a lot of attention to keep it playable. Fortunately there are a few members who have to knowledge and experience to maintain and repair the organ. Some of the bigger jobs sometimes need professional help, and of course that does not come cheap! It is a complex arrangement between playing a key on the console and the pipe sounding in the chambers. Electrical and mechanical links between the key boards and the valves which open to let the air up the pipes degrade over time, and the reliability of the organ is affected. The picture below shows Peter making adjustments (tweaking) on the effects part of the organ including mechanically operated percussion instruments. The pipes are voiced in an orchestral way and the ensemble creates a "one man orchestra" able to provide a unique variety of sounds.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Members afternoons.</span></b><br />
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<b>The second and fourth Sundays in the month are members afternoons when there is the opportunity to listen to or play the Mighty Compton Organ. It is a pleasant occasion, and a chance to chat about the instrument over a cup of tea. The Society has some fine players among its members, some of which play the church organ or have entertained in workman's clubs.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">From the organ archives...</span></b><br />
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<b>The famous Blackpool Tower organist of some 40 years was Reg. Dixon MBE who played the Sunderland Odeon Compton for concerts in 1975 and 1977. The photo below shows him giving a TV interview as part of his farewell tour of the country when he played notable organs such was his great popularity.</b></div>
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<b>Many will fondly remember the Radio Newcastle presenter the late Frank Wappatt who interviewed Reg Dixon for his radio show in 1977. Frank had a varied musical taste reflected in his popular radio programmes, and had a keen interest in Theatre/Cinema organs.</b><br />
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<b>Of course Reg was most well remembered for his 40 year residency at the famous Blackpool Tower ballroom Wurlitzer (1930-1970) and the picture below reminds us of that splendid era.</b><br />
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<b>The Odeon and former home of the organ was a splendid example of a cinema in the "Art Deco" style. The grand foyer as you walked in from Holmeside was quite imposing, with a feel of visiting somewhere special. Mirrored walls gave the illusion of spaciousness, and it is fair to say "they don't build them like that anymore".</b><br />
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<b>This photo was taken at the time of imminent closure of the building as a cinema, and before the conversion by the "Top Rank Organisation" to bingo. It boasted three screens and three choices of entertainment but sadly "cinema going" was in serious decline in the early eighties.</b><br />
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<b>The Sunderland Theatre Organ Preservation Society saved the organ from what would have inevitably been the scrap heap. This photo shows the organ console making its escape through a cinema side door. It was maneuvered on a large trolley to this platform before the difficult task of loading to a lorry.</b><br />
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<b>This photo shows the team associated with saving, and removing the Compton Organ from the cinema in 1982. It was a tremendous task, the console was literally just the tip of the iceberg, the unseen components in the chambers, of ranks of pipes, effects, wind system and all the electrical work had to be carefully recorded so it could all go back together again.</b><br />
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<b>The organ removal team in 1982 including Edwin Robinson, Eddie Snowdon, Albert Humphries, Alfie Palfreyman, Hugh Cornforth, David Robertson, David Wilson and John Dean. What an amazing job they did!</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Come along and listen to, or play the organ, second and fourth Sunday afternoons in the month from 1.30 until about 4pm. Confirmed dates... 13th and 27th July and 10th August 2014.</span></b><br />
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<b>Concert details for venues throughout the country can be found on http://www.organrecitals.com </b></div>
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