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ANNOUNCING ….
Otago & Southland Organ Association Inc. & N.Z. ORGAN FESTIVAL 2024 Thursday 27th June to Sunday 30th June…
Upcoming Organ Events
In this blog we are happy to Spread the Word!!! – as we are just as passionate about…
Upcoming Organ Events
In this blog we are happy to Spread the Word!!! – as we are just as passionate about…
“Welcome Home to the Croft Organ”
St Andrew’s on-the -Terrace, Wellington This major organ restoration project for SIOC has drawn to a close now,…
St Peter’s Rieger – Home at Last
It’s been a busy year so far with most of our staff working away from Timaru for some…
Upcoming Organ Events
In this blog we are happy to Spread the Word!!! – as we are just as passionate about…
Students in Concert with St Joseph’s Cathedral Pipe Organ, Dunedin
The Otago & Southland Organists Association extends their warm invitation to all music lovers, supporters of young talent…
A Joyful Noise at St Stephen’s Ponsonby
In celebration of the 111th anniversary of their 1909 George Croft 2/12 pneumatic “Steve”, St Stephen’s Presbyterian Parish…
How to Safely Clean an Organ Keyboard?
Corona virus issue is the one not to be neglected, and with the World Health Organization and our…
Our Book is Available for Purchase
More than a Pipe Dream
This book pays homage to the highly skilled individuals in the South Island Organ Company who have dedicated so much of their lives to designing, building and restoring pipe organs, highly complex musical instruments as they are. It unveils an impressive amount of detail about this unique company's development, achievements and adventures, including secrets of the instruments construction and the art of restoration, all of which is presented in a highly readable manner so that you will never feel overwhelmed by technical jargon.
This book is the work of multi-award-winning writer Jill Worrall.
$99.99 plus postage & handling fee.
Here are some comments:
- "Thrilled to have the book arrive today. What a gorgeous production it is and how poignant the earthquake stories and images. Thank you and I will enjoy it in greater detail as the days go by". - Tim McWhannell
- "The book has arrived....amidst the busy day, I just had to have a quick flip through. I am absolutely gobsmacked! What a magnificent publication -accolades all round!
You have exceeded! I am wordless, and speechless!
Bravo!" - Roy Tankersley - "The book arrived today! Excellent publication" - Alan Edwards
- To John: "I enjoyed the book...indeed more than a pipe dream, that's for sure. From it I can see you've had a remarkable and interesting career amongst some great talented craftsmen and artisans and have formed a great company in SIOC which you must be proud of. The tragedy of the losses SIOC suffered with the deaths of your men following the earthquakes is so sad and I am sure is a deep loss to you and Val personally. But what an outstanding first 50 years" - Craig Maclean & family
- "My copy has arrived. It is superb!! Many thanks to Val and John, and to all those who had input into its publication" - Robert Cleaver