Théodore Puget, his sons Eugène and Jean-Baptiste, and his grandson Maurice, cultivated a dynasty of organ manufacturing that is worthy of recognition, though their work is often overshadowed by other organ builders in France. This essay argues that the organs of Théodore Puget and his sons demonstrate innovation and artistry in French symphonic organ building.

Youthful fantasies

James Elwin McCray

A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company, Lithonia, Georgia, is celebrating their 50th anniversary.

On December 21, 2023, A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company employees gathered to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. A beautiful engraved blue and clear glass “award” was presented to company founder Arthur E. Schlueter, Jr., to commemorate 50 years of business, 1973–2023. Certificates of achievement were awarded to long term employees. 

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia, and the Association of Anglican Musicians (AAM) announce Ezechiel Daos as the recipient of the 2024–2025 AAM Gerre Hancock Internship. The program was established to create full-time mentoring opportunities for young church musicians who demonstrate a strong interest in the music and worship of the Episcopal Church. This annual internship is jointly funded by AAM and the host institution and offers the intern ten months of practical experience through intentionally formative work. During his time at St.

St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee, and the American Guild of Organists announce Kateri Andress as the recipient of the 2024–2025 Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee Organ Scholar Program. This will be the fourth organ scholar at St. George’s Church and the first partnership with the AGO. 

Solstice announces a new organ recording, Cochereau: Le Disque du Centenaire (SOCD 409), marking the 40th anniversary of the death of Pierre Cochereau and the centennial of his birth. 

Recorded at Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, France, selections include Cochereau’s Suite rhapsodique improvisée sur “Ave maris stella,” Variations improvisées sur “Frère Jacques,” Improvisation sur le noël “Laissez paître vos bêtes,” and Aus tiefer Not schrei’ ich zu dir, BWV 686, of J. S. Bach. 

The Organ Historical Society, Villanova, Pennsylvania, announces its Dr. Rollin Smith Research Grant in the amount of up to $2,000 supporting research projects related to the pipe organ—its builders, history, construction, styles, reception, composers, repertoires, organists, performance practice, and more. The grant may be used to cover travel, housing, and other research-related expenses. 

Phoon Yu is appointed parish organist for All Saints Episcopal Church, Winter Park, Florida. He will continue to build the music program at the church with director of music ministry, Andrew Minear, through expanding musical offerings with Evensong and Taizé services, a new conservatory of music, as well as working with the adult and children’s choirs to broaden community outreach. He will play the 1963 Aeolian Skinner organ (rebuilt with additions in 1990 by Charles C. Aitken), performing at least two recitals per season.