Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
March 16, 2010, 7:00 PM
Izzy's Eastport Plaza
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Jim Riggs at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ
March 21, 2010, 2:00 PM
Elsinore Theatre, 170 High Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
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Board Meeting
April 20, 2010, 7:00 PM
Izzy's Eastport Plaza
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Calendar of all CRTOS events
Welcome
CRTOS is dedicated to theatre organ preservation and promotion of this uniquely American instrument. We sponsor theatre organ concerts, silent films screenings, music workshops and theatre organ restoration projects in Oregon and Southern Washington. Click here for more information.
What's New
Restoration of 2/8 Morton in Boise's Egyptian Theatre
The original 2/8 Morton (1927) in the stunningly restored Egyptian Theatre is undergoing restoration by Clark Wilson and friends. Click here to read a story and view a video about this project.
Handmade Pipe Organ
Click here to view a video about this fascinating project
Sculpture
Stainless steel sculpture by Chris Bruch of Seattle entitled "Whistle Stop For An Organ Teacher" (below) located in downtown Portland on the East side of Macy's on Southwest Fifth Avenue. Photo courtesy of Ron Briggs.
In the News
Mighty theater organs got their start in Northwest
Article about the history of theater organs published in The Oregonian on November 25, 2009. Click here for more information.
Hauptwerk Virtual Theatre Organ Project
Information about the virtual organ CRTOS is installating at the Hollywood Theatre. Click here for more information.
The young king of the 'King of Instruments'
Article about Nathan Avakian published in The Oregonian on September 18, 2009. Click here for more information.
Nathan Avakian, local teen organist, wins national title
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Past Events
CRTOS Holiday Party
CRTOS celebrated the holidays in style on December 19th at Richard Lawson's home. Ron Deamer decided to go "trout fishing in the reflecting pool" however, none of the fish took the bait. To the right are photos from the party.
The Organ Restoration Process
To the right are a number of pictures from work parties dedicated to restoration work for the organ that is to go in the Hollywood Theatre. The first several photos are of the volunteers removing an organ which was donated to us located in Grass Valley, CA. You will see photos of open pipe chests which have been completely disassembled, sanded, shellaced, re-leathered... totally restored... in the process of final adjustments and ready to receive the top and bottom boards. There other pics of a 'sanding party' during which large pedal pipes were sanded down to bare wood in preparation for shellacing. Several photos show volunteers working on parts for the chests in the shop area. All of the work is being done a member's studio in the Oregon City area. There is much, much more to be done.