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POE 2000 was a wonderful opportunity for young people in junior high and
high school, who have some keyboard training, to spend a week exploring the wonders of the
pipe organ, the "King of Instruments."
The fun-filled week included: private lessons, work- shops, tours,
recreation and a closing student recital.
A typical daily schedule included: breakfast, mini-concert, workshop,
private organ lesson, lunch, pipe an tour, dinner, individual practice and social events.
Students were introduced to basic organ technique, hymn playing and
organ repertoire. Private lessons were available for all levels of playing ability.
POEs provide private and group instruction in the basic rudiments of
pipe organ technique and service playing, expose students to various concepts and examples
of pipe organ construction and design, and give young musicians a chance to meet others
with similar interests.
Pipe Organ Encounter is an educational outreach program of the American
Guild of Organists.
STUDENT REGISTRATION Anyone between the ages of 12 and 18 with some
keyboard background was eligible to apply. Previous organ study is not necessary, but some
piano proficiency (e.g., a Bach Invention) was required
FACILITIES Concordia University's campus is in a beautiful, secluded
area between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Students occupied dormitory rooms on the
campus. Most meals were served in the university dining hall. Full-time POE committee
chaperones and campus security officers were on duty at all times All activities and
events will be fully
supervised by teachers and the POE Committee.
POE 2000 Daily Schedule
Sunday
July 30
Registration, Dorm Check-in & Orientation
Dinner & Introduction of Faculty & Staff
Meet the King of Instruments presentation - Gary Toops
Monday July 31
Organ Crawl at Concordia University - Craig Davis & Dr. Inselman
Private Organ Lessons
Canadian Video on Pipe Organs
Organ Building Presentation at Concordia Craig Davis & Sean O'Neill
Young Recitalists Performance by Sean O'Neill & Katherine Chiu
Recital at Crystal Cathedral - Christopher Pardini & Janet Keulen Thorson
Tuesday Aug. 1
Private Organ Lessons
Presentation & Student Playing at LA First Congregational - Fred Swann
Tour of Getty Museum
Presentation & Student Playing at Bel Air Presbyterian
Wednesday Aug.
2
Student Playing at Crystal Cathedral
Private Organ Lessons
Recital with Instruments Concordia University
Thursday Aug. 3
Workshop on Improvisation with Gene Roberson
Presentation & Student Playing at Pomona College
Presentation & Student Playing at UCC Claremont
Corona del Mar Beach Outing
BBQ Dinner at Beach
Friday Aug. 4
Workshop on Hymns & Service Playing - Patricia Lamb
Private Organ Lessons
Presentation & Student Playing at Plummer Auditorium
Dinner at Angelo Vinci Pizza
Silent Movie at Plummer Auditorium with Gene Roberson
Saturday Aug. 5
Closing Graduates Recital with POE Students
POE 2000 Press Coverage
USA Today, September 6, 2000 - Cover Story in Life
section, "Who will play God's music?" pages D1,2. The article can be read
on line at the following USA Today web site: http://www.usatoday.com/life/lds012.htm
Also a related article "Pipe dreams reach to heaven" on page D6.
USA Today web site: http://www.usatoday.com/life/lds013.htm
OCN TV News, August 2, 2000 - Coverage of students
playing at Crystal Cathedral and interviews.
Orange County Register, August 18, 2000 - Cover Story in Accent
section, "Pipe Dreams" pages 1, 6. The article can be read on line at the
following OC Register web site: http://www.ocregister.com/living/pipeorgan00818cci1.shtml
Irvine World News, August 10,2000 - Cover Story pages
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