Picture shows an incoming freshman seated at the Kimball pipe organ console with organist Jonas Nordwall standing to the side showing how to play the instrument

March 14th, 2026 – 10:00am & 2:00pm

Last Chance to Play and Hear the Cleveland High School Kimball Pipe Organ

Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Private CRTOS Open Console 10am-12pm
Public Short Convert 2pm

Cleveland High School
3400 SE 26th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97202

Those of you Portlanders who remember the Portland Organ Grinder restaurant will want to see and hear this event. This marks the last public performance on this instrument before it’s removal.
Portland’s own Jonas Nordwall and young organist Sawyer Best will show off this great instrument.


10am-12pm

Private open console session for Columbia River Theatre Organ Society members.

2pm

FREE public concert with Jonas Nordwall and special guest Sawyer Best


The Kimball pipe organ at Cleveland High school will be removed and stored on spring break this year 2026. Portland Public schools owns the organ and is covering the cost of removal and storage. There are currently no solid plans for its re-installation.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/03/historic-theater-organ-cleveland-high-school-seeks-new-home-ahead-demolition

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