Thursday, 08 September 2022 09:50

Brett Valliant Returns To Silent Sundays

We're excited to announce that Brett Valliant will be returning to the Wurlitzer organ console for our next Silent Sundays.

Thursday, 30 May 2019 08:51

FCC Wurlitzer To Be Removed

We received word last week that First Christian Church intends to remove the Wurlitzer pipe organ from their Fellowship Hall.

Phoenix College will be selling the Wicks pipe organ in its Sessions Theatre at auction Saturday May 18 at the MCCCD Surplus Warehouse at 8 am.

Sunday, 28 April 2019 13:14

Pete's Celebration Video

Here is the video shown at Pete's Celebration of Life.
Monday, 09 July 2018 15:27

Why are these guys smiling?

These VOTS members on the Orpheum stage look mighty happy, don't they?

Wednesday, 18 April 2018 13:41

Madeline's Legacy

MadelineRedMadeline LiVolsi left us last year, but her dedication to young people and theatre organ lives on.

Sunday, 18 March 2018 07:51

Don Story Passes

Don Story, a founding member of VOTS in 1963, passed away this week in Tucson at the age of 75.

Seeing the Phoenix Boy's Choir perform is always a treat, but the audience at their April 23rd Spring Pops Concert had the additional pleasure of hearing the Phoenix Orpheum Organ accompanying them. 

Sunday, 22 January 2017 06:58

Madeline LiVolsi Passes

Longtime VOTS member, Madeline LiVolsi died the afternoon of January 21st after a prolonged hospitalization. 

Thursday, 05 January 2017 08:00

Organ Stop Pizza Up For Sale

A posting on that fair and balanced news source, Facebook, claims that Organ Stop Pizza

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 12:58

This & That

Latest news tidbits

Long time Valley of the Sun Chapter Secretary Madeline LiVolsi has resigned due to health problems.

Wednesday, 05 October 2016 08:19

Blower Installation Progress

Work on installing the upgraded blower for the Orpheum Wurlitzer continues.
 
Tuesday, 27 September 2016 13:38

Blowin' In The Wind

The Orpheum Organ is two steps closer to being playable. 

Friday, 16 September 2016 07:40

Good News / Bad News

The Bad News is that the Orpheum Organ is still awaiting the installation of its new blower and is silent. 

The membership meeting that was tentatively scheduled for Sunday September 18th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

FilmBar, Phoenix's true indie film alternative, has agreed to help sponsor Silent Sundays by aiding in the promotion of the events.

Friday, 12 August 2016 15:30

Meet Our Newest Member

Welcome Amelia Steinbauer, newborn daughter of Lauren and VOTS VP Bradley Steinbauer.

Monday, 08 August 2016 07:49

Tom Fizzell - RIP

Longtime chapter member and organ crew chief Tom Fizzell passed away late Friday afternoon August 5th after a lengthy battle with PSP

Sunday, 03 July 2016 07:21

Work On New Blower Continues

Although behind the anticipated completion date, progress is being made on the upgrade to the Orpheum organ's wind system. 

Wednesday, 15 June 2016 15:24

Phoenix College Contract Signed

In 2004 our chapter entered into a contractual agreement with the Maricopa Community College District to restore and maintain the Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ installed in the Bulpitt Auditorium of Phoenix College.  Although a great deal of work was done including a beautiful restoration of the console (depicted), the agreement expired

Thursday, 24 December 2015 08:57

Happy Holidays

From all of us to all of you

MERRY CHRISTMASHAPPY HOLIDAYS, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Here's Pierre Fracalanza playing The Christmas Song on the Paramount 341 virtual theatre organ through Hauptwerk.

 

Tuesday, 26 January 2016 18:29

The Year Ahead

As we're a full month into 2016, this is a good time to talk about what's in store for the coming year.

Wednesday, 03 February 2016 18:12

Bill Irwin Passes

Bill Irwin, well-known organist, pianist, arranger, educator, and Mesa resident passed away February 1st following abdominal surgery. 

Sunday, 21 February 2016 17:23

Stunning Silent Sundays

Nearly 450 people attended the Silent Sundays Valentine's Day showing of the classic silent film Mantrap.  This is an increase of roughly

Monday, 07 March 2016 13:04

Ch-Changes at the Orpheum

It's hard to believe, but January 2017 will mark the 20th anniversary of the re-opening of the beautifully restored

Move over Organ Stop Pizza, you've got some competition.  According to an article in today's Wall Street Journal 

Pete Knobloch has been working diligently preparing to install our upgraded Uniflex relay system in our Orpheum Wurlitzer

Wednesday, 11 May 2016 12:11

Adrian Phillips, Jr - RIP

Adrian Phillips, Jr passed away April 29th at the age of 92.  As a student at Atlantic City High School, he played the school's

About Us

The Valley of the Sun Chapter (VOTS) was formed in 1958. Our membership is made up of folks just like you, your friends, and family.  The chapter owns the beautiful organ in the Orpheum Theatre and maintains it and other theatre organs in the Phoenix metro area through the active participation and donations of its membership. In addition to the Silent Sundays silent film series, now in its twentieth year, the chapter reaches out to the community with events like our Orpheum Experience for young music students and by partnering with other valley arts organizations. The Valley Of The Sun Chapter of The American Theatre Organ Society is a recognized tax exempt educational and charitable organization under section 501-C-3 of the Internal Revenue Code and is a nonprofit corporation organized in the state of Arizona.

 

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Chapter Officers

President: Bill Carr
Vice President: Larry Lathom
Treasurer: Hassell Moores
Secretary: Marco Ramirez
Statutory Agent: Paul Sauerbrey
Member At Large: Ken Iversen
Member At Large: Les Sinclair


 Valley of the Sun Chapter
of the American Theatre Organ Society
PO Box 36151
Phoenix, Arizona 85067-6151