# Rochester Theater Organ Society

> Over 60 Years of Musical Events

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## Pages

- [2025 Photo Gallery](https://rtosonline.org/2025-photo-gallery-2/): 2025 Photo Gallery The photos below have been taken by RTOS members Ted McWharf, Greg Spring, Ed Horvath and Richard Neidich Tim Schramm Jelani Eddington Brett Miller, "Metropolis" Russ Shaner Memorial Nancy Wildoner Pierre Fracalanza Dave Wickerham Eastman Bunch XVI
- [RKO Palace Slides](https://rtosonline.org/rko-palace-slides/): RKO Palace Slides Below are color slides taken of the interior of the RKO Palace just prior to closing.
- [Recordings on RTOS Organ](https://rtosonline.org/recordings-rtos-organ/): Recordings on the RTOS 4/23 Theatre Organ 1963 - Tom Grierson, “Tom Grierson Plays Palace Favorites” Side One RKO March Green Leaves Of Summer Holiday Fiddle Faddle I Enjoy Being A Girl Magic Flute Excerpt (Mozart) Hail Festival Day Side
- [Event Poster](https://rtosonline.org/event-poster/): To download the Event Poster displayed below, click on the button to the right. View/Download Poster
- [RTOS Newsletter](https://rtosonline.org/rtos-newsletter-2/): RTOS Newsletter - The Blower Previous issues of the RTOS Blower are available here. At the bottom of the viewer are a series of controls which include, left to right, Page Up, Current Page #/Last Page #, Thumbnail Toggle, Zoom
- [2021-10-17 Events](https://rtosonline.org/2021-10-17-events/): Next Event - October 17, 2021 David Peckham David Peckham has been entertaining RTOS audiences since 1974 when he played at our 10th Anniversary Gala at age 13.  The upcoming program will mark his 16th appearance on the RTOS organs. 
- [2021-2022 Photo Gallery](https://rtosonline.org/2021-2022-photo-gallery/): 2021-2022 Photo Gallery November 20, 2022 - Brett Valliant October 9, 2022 - Seamus Gethicker February 6, 2022 - Brett Miller December 19, 2021 - Nathan and Claire Avakian vcxbgfd November 14, 2021 - Donnie Rankin vcxbgfd October 17, 2021
- [Past Event – 2021-11-14](https://rtosonline.org/past-event-2021-11-14/): Next Event - November 14, 2021 - 2:30 PM Donnie Rankin Donnie Rankin first took an interest in the theatre organ at the tender age of three when he first heard the sounds of the Mighty Wurlitzer at the Civic
- [Past Event – 2021-12-19](https://rtosonline.org/events/past-event-2021-12-19/): Next Event - December 19, 2021 - 2:30 PM Nathan and Claire Avakian On December 19, 2021 will present a holiday program. Known for his innovative and imaginative “out of the box” productions, Nathan will make his 4th RTOS appearance
- [Table Test](https://rtosonline.org/table-test/)
- [RTOS Publicity Contact](https://rtosonline.org/rtos-publicity-contact/): RTOS Publicity Contact The chairman of the Rochester Theater Organ Society's publicity efforts is Gary W. Brumbaugh. Below is a contact form allowing you to send an e-mail message to the individual listed above. Remember to click on the submit
- [0 Test Page](https://rtosonline.org/0-test-page/): Page Title Page Title DateTimeArtistThemeOctober 5, 20252:00 PMBrett MillerSilent Film - MetropolisNovember 9, 202512:30 PMMembershipAnnual MeetingNovember 9, 20252:00 PMJelani EddingtonDecember 21, 20252:00 PMTim SchrammHoliday ProgramJanuary 25, 20262:00 PMRichie GregoryFebruary 8, 20262:00 PMNick RenkosikMarch 15, 20262:00 PMLance LuceApril 10, 20262:00 PMEastman
- [What Is](https://rtosonline.org/what-is/): What is a theatre organ? A sound you won’t forget: The “Unit Orchestra.” The theater organ or “unit orchestra” was created during the silent film era to provide musical accompaniment to movies before they had sound.  In addition to uniquely
- [Store](https://rtosonline.org/store-2/): RTOS On-Line Store To make use of the Rochester Theater Organ Society’s On-Line Store you do not need an account, just use the above buttons. However, if you plan on making multiple purchases over time, an account will simplify you
- [renew](https://rtosonline.org/renew/): Join or Renew RTOS Membership There are two ways in which to Join or Renew a membership in the Rochester Theater Organ Society. You can use the On-Line Store of this website or print out a copy of the membership
- [Product Donate](https://rtosonline.org/store-4/product-donate/): Donate to RTOS Make your donation level selection prior to adding the item to your checkout cart.
- [Store](https://rtosonline.org/store/)
- [Store 1](https://rtosonline.org/store-3/)
- [Store 2](https://rtosonline.org/store-4/)
- [simon test](https://rtosonline.org/simon-test/)
- [2023 Photo Gallery](https://rtosonline.org/2023-photo-gallery/): 2023 Photo Gallery Tim Schramm - December 10, 2023 John Lauter - October 15, 2023 John Lauter - October 15, 2023 Tedde Gibson - May 21, 2023 To review the photos from the Eastman Bunch XIV event, click on the
- [2023 EB XIV](https://rtosonline.org/2023-eb-xiv/): 2023 Eastman Bunch XIV 2023-04-02 – This afternoon the Rochester Theater Organ Society presented the Eastman Bunch XIV event along with Brett Miller and Gavin Rice’s Concert Jazz Ensemble. Part 1 included six Eastman School of Music organ major students
- [Paul Law Scholarship](https://rtosonline.org/paul-law-scholarship/): Paul Law Memorial Scholarship Paul Law was an RTOS Member, Past-President, and all-around good friend to RTOS and its members.  Paul was responsible for supporting the Eastman Bunch series for years.  He spent countless hours at the theater letting students practice, and hopefully develop a love
- [Cart](https://rtosonline.org/cart/)
- [Cart](https://rtosonline.org/cart-2/)
- [Test Patterns](https://rtosonline.org/test-patterns/): Test Patterns
- [2024 Photo Gallery](https://rtosonline.org/2024-photo-gallery/): 2024 Photo Gallery The photos below have been taken by RTOS members Ted McWharf, Greg Spring, Ed Horvath and Richard Neidich Nathan Avakian - December 16, 2024 Mark Herman - November 17, 2024 The RTOS opened the 2024-2025 season on
- [RTOS Newsletter Editor Contact](https://rtosonline.org/rtos-newsletter-editor-contact/): RTOS Newsletter Editor Contact The Rochester Theater Organ Society's newsletter is the "RTOS Blower". This for is for making e-mail contact with the editor. Below is a contact form allowing you to send an e-mail message to the individual listed
- [Walt Strony](https://rtosonline.org/walt-strony/): Walt Strony May 19, 2024 Walt Strony is one of America's premier concert organists.  Since his debut in 1974 at the age of 18, he has established himself as one of the few organists equally at home playing both theatre
- [RTOS 60th Anniversary](https://rtosonline.org/rtos-60th-anniversary/): RTOS 60th Anniversary The Rochester Theater Organ Society (RTOS), for the past several decades, has held anniversary celebrations for RTOS members and supporters to commemorate their legacy of presenting over 2,000 live theatre organ performances and special programs to the
- [Nathan Layout](https://rtosonline.org/nathan-layout/): Nathan Avakian December 15, 2024 Nathan is a songwriter, film composer, and organist. Known for his unique blending of virtual instrument technology with organ music, Nathan’s live performances satisfy contemporary musical tastes and pay tribute to the historical legacy of
- [Mark Herman Layout](https://rtosonline.org/mark-herman-layout/): Mark Herman November 17, 2024 Mark Herman is a distinguished American theatre organist who has performed hundreds of solo concerts and silent film presentations across the United States and internationally. He received the prestigious American Theatre Organ Society’s Organist of
- [Artist Test Page](https://rtosonline.org/artist-test-page/): Zach Frame February 2, 2025 Zach Frame last appeared before the Rochester Theater Organ Society in November 2018. Named “Theatre Organist of the Year” by the American Theatre Organ Society in 2022, Zach grew up in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He
- [2025 Photo Gallery](https://rtosonline.org/2025-photo-gallery/): 2025 Photo Gallery The photos below have been taken by RTOS members Ted McWharf and Greg Spring. Zach Frame - February 2, 2025 t
- [2025 Eastman Bunch](https://rtosonline.org/2025-eastman-bunch/): The following students from the Eastman School of Music Organ Department will be presenting at the 2025 Rochester Theater Organ Society's "Eastman Bunch" program. Abigail Crafton Abigail Crafton is a first year undergraduate Organ Performance major in the studio of
- [2026 ATOS Schedule](https://rtosonline.org/2026-atos-schedule/): 2026 ATOS Schedule Clink on this to return to the top of the convention pages. Below is a brief review of the focus for each day of the 2026 ATOS Convention, followed with a list for each day's activities. With
- [2026 Eastman Bunch](https://rtosonline.org/2026-eastman-bunch/): Eastman Bunch XVII April 12, 2026 Abigail Crafton is a second year undergraduate Organ Performance major in the studio of Nathan Laube at the Eastman School of Music.  She has studied piano since the age of three and singing since
- [Artist Declan Poole](https://rtosonline.org/artist-declan-poole/): Declan Poole May 10, 2026 Born in 1999 in the North of England, Declan began learning to play the piano at the age of eight.  He then developed an interest in theatre organ during a visit to the Tower Ballroom
- [Artist Declan Poole](https://rtosonline.org/artist-declan-poole-2/): Declan Poole May 10, 2026 Born in 1999 in the North of England, Declan began learning to play the piano at the age of eight.  He then developed an interest in theatre organ during a visit to the Tower Ballroom
- [Artist Clark Wilson](https://rtosonline.org/artist-clark-wilson/): Clark Wilson September 13, 2026 Clark Wilson is one of the most prominent and recognized scorers of silent photoplays in America today. He works exclusively with the organ in developing accurate and historic musical accompaniments as they were performed in
- [Artist Donnie Rankin](https://rtosonline.org/artist-donnie-rankin/): Donnie Rankin October 25, 2026 Donnie Rankin was born in Ravenna Ohio and was immediately immersed in music. After hearing his great-grandfather Don Sr. play the electronic organ at home, Donnie first took an interest in the theatre organ at
- [2026 Conv. Story](https://rtosonline.org/2026-conv-story/): 2026 ATOS Convention Story In most cases, past ATOS Conventions are documented from planned perspectice in a booklet with information about the venues, the artists and other events planned for the week.  Most year’s then appears a story in the
- [2026 Conv. Background](https://rtosonline.org/2026-conv-background/): 2026 Conv. Background Clink on this to return to the top of the convention pages.
- [2026 Conv. Preparations](https://rtosonline.org/2026-conv-preparations/): Convention Preparations Clink on this to return to the top of the convention pages.
- [July 10 – Daytime Afterglow](https://rtosonline.org/july-10-daytime-afterglow/): July 10 – Daytime Afterglow For the 2026 Convention schedule page, click on button to the right. If you click on the day/date below, it will take you to the webpage summary for that day. Day 1 - July 6
- [2026 ATOS Conv. Logo](https://rtosonline.org/2026-atos-conv-logo/): 2026 ATOS Convention Logo Clink on this to return to the top of the convention pages. Anyone that has visited downtown Rochester, NY is faced with a view of many different sizes and shapes of buildings formed from an eclectic
- [2026 Con. After It All](https://rtosonline.org/2026-con-after-it-all/): Convention, After It All Clink on this to return to the top of the convention pages. Below is a listing from the convention booklet of all of the volunteers and contributors to the presentation of the 2026 ATOS Convention. If
- [July 8 – Buffalo Day](https://rtosonline.org/july-8-buffalo-day/): July 8 – Buffalo Day For the 2026 Convention schedule page, click on button to the right. If you click on the day/date below, it will take you to the webpage summary for that day. Day 1 - July 6
- [July 7 – Day for Youth](https://rtosonline.org/july-7-day-for-youth/): July 7 – Day for Youth For the 2026 Convention schedule page, click on button to the right. If you click on the day/date below, it will take you to the webpage summary for that day. Day 1 - July
- [July 6 – Pre-glow + Conv. Opening](https://rtosonline.org/july-6-pre-glow-conv-opening/): July 6 – Pre-glow + Conv. Opening For the 2026 Convention schedule page, click on button to the right. If you click on the day/date below, it will take you to the webpage summary for that day. Day 1 -