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Organ Historical SocietyMichigan Chapter Minutes of the October 18, 2008 Meeting |
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The console was moved to the center aisle for the
meeting demonstration. (LISTEN)
David Hufford shows off the painstakingly
refurbished console to Ken Holden and Ed Price..
The group gathers around as Jim Wilkes takes a
turn at the console. .
Jim
wilkes watches as David Hufford shows the console electronics.
Ken
Holden, MaryAnn Balduf and Ed Price marvel at the sound in the chancel.
Clarifying
a point are, from left, Ed Price, Kevin Wright, Ken Holden and Jim Wilkes.
MaryAnn Balduf takes her turn at the console.
David
Hufford stashes cabling prior to moving the console to its Sunday location. |
Chapter President Carl Balduf called the October 18, 2008 meeting of the Michigan Chapter
of the Organ Historical Society to order at 9:50 a.m. at Angelica Lutheran
Church in Allen Park, Michigan. Present were Chapter members Carl Balduf, MaryAnn
Balduf, Ken Holden, Dana Hull, Ed Price and Jim Wilkes, plus guests Edna
Higgison, Mildred Malcolm, Lorraine Rupp and Kevin Wright. The meeting host
was David Hufford, Angelica Lutheran Church Organist and co-owner of the
Renaissance Pipe Organ Company of Ann Arbor. Ms. Rupp supervised a table
chock full of goodies for the chapter members and guests. The meeting began with Balduf's request for
approval of the minutes of the September 13, 2008 meeting as posted on the
Web site and provided in printed form at the meeting. Approval was moved and
seconded. The motion carried. Balduf then stated that the Treasurer's Report
was not available. It has subsequently been received and is available below. Old Business Balduf reminded the group that Chapter dues are
now payable for 2008-2009. The dues are $15 (still $5 for students). Dues
should be mailed to: Diane Hiltner, Membership
Chairman 3457 Gettysburg Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1504 Balduf also reminded the meeting that National
Brochures were available for those wishing to join the National O.H.S.
organization. Balduf reported that Brooks Grantier and Trevor
Dodd have suggested that they host a meeting in Albion and Marshall, Michigan
in the spring. The organs would include two Moller organs: Trinity Episcopal in Marshall is a III/37
of 1949/1961, by John Schleigh, done in Whitelegg style, with Schleigh's
overlay of the American Classic vogue. Albion College is the IV/80 (1958), in the
Ernest White style. The meeting would be followed by luncheon
at Schuler’s restaurant in Marshall. The consensus of the group was that this is an
excellent idea and directed that it be added to the venues for Spring of
2009. There being no further new business, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. David Hufford then introduced the Angelica
Lutheran Church organ, Casavant Opus 2123, restored and enlarged by Mr.
Hufford. He provided photos and a narrative history of the organ since its
installation in 1952 and his subsequent work on the instrument since 1999.
Hufford then provided a demonstration of the instrument, showing the original stops and the subsequent
enlargement. An open console period then followed. All who played and
heard the instrument marveled at its versatility, clarity and lovely sound. (LISTEN) Following the meeting, members of the group
adjourned to nearby Angelinas Mexican Restaurent for excellent authentic
Mexican cuisine. Respectfully submitted, Carl Balduf President |
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