Fabry Pipe Organs, Inc., Fox Lake, Illinois, has completed
the final phase of a three-phase renovation of the organ at St. John's
Episcopal Church, Sturgis, Michigan. Originally built by Wicks as a two chambered,
four division instrument, the organ comprises 31 ranks on three manuals and
pedal. Phase I included re-leathering of all wind supply reservoir units, the
addition of electric tremolo units, and solid state expression systems.
Marie-Madeleine Chevalier-Duruflé died on October 5
in Paris, France, at the age of 78. Internationally known recitalist and
teacher, she was the widow of Maurice Duruflé, who died in 1986. Mrs.
Duruflé was considered the last great exponent of the French Romantic
school of organ playing and gave noteworthy performances of works by Widor,
Vierne, Langlais, Dupré, and her husband. She was born in Marseilles on
May 8, 1921, and showed musical talent early. At age 11 she was named an
organist of the Cathedral of St.
The Fred and Ella Reddel Memorial Organ at Valparaiso
Space limitations require that this article be published in
two parts. Part 2, consisting of essays by other members of the Valparaiso
faculty, will appear in a later issue.
Alain, Jehan. See Dzuris.
Apple, Warren. New Organ Music. Mar 11, May 13, July 13, Aug
12, Oct 11-12, Dec 12-13
Art of Fugue. See Kellner.
Bach. See Kellner, Shay.
Baggia, Aldo J. In the footsteps of Gottfried Silbermann.
Aug 13-14†*
Beck, Charles. The Trials, Tribulations and Joys of an
Organist on Tour. July 16-19*
Binford, Jeff. New Organ Music. July 13
