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ATOS News
News about ATOS and the world of Theatre Organ internationally.
Friday, November 11th 2022
Renowned theatre organist Jim Riggs passed away on October 3, 2022. He will be remembered for his vintage theatre organ stylings and his congenial manner towards everyone he met. During his long career he served as house organist at many different venues, including 20 years at the Oakland Paramount.
Saturday, September 17th 2022
Detroit, Michigan was the site of the 2022 ATOS Summer Youth Adventure (SYA).
Friday, August 19th 2022
ATOS has been notified that the Central Indiana Chapter has withdrawn their application for the 2024 convention. We are currently seeking another chapter to host 2024 as well as a host chapter for the 2025 convention. Please contact Michael Kinerk (m.kinerk [at] atos.org) if interested and for more information.
Tuesday, August 2nd 2022
Greetings,
We are addressing the issues and concerns that were brought up at the recent membership meeting.
Thursday, July 21st 2022
Awards that were presented at the 2022 annual convention in San Diego, July 2022.
Organist of the Year: Zach Frame
Hall of Fame: Jonas Nordwall
Honorary Member: Bob MacNeur
Member of the Year: Catherine Oliver
Special Merit Award: David Rhodes
Industry Achievement: Organ Stop Pizza
Thursday, July 21st 2022
Zach Frame
Zach received the award at the annual convention in San Diego in July.
Thursday, July 7th 2022
Theatre organ friends, again it has fallen on me to relay the news that we have lost another valued member of our community. Stanley “Stan” Zimmerman passed away today after a period of rapid decline. Stan was born in Moline IL in farm country. He became interested in the organ and its music at an early age.
Sunday, May 15th 2022
Covid Policy Update
A change was made to the ATOS event attendance policy effective May 5, 2022. Here is the revised policy:
ATOS will follow the COVID policy in effect in the venue at the time of the event.
During the 2022 convention, masks will not be required unless the venue specifically requires such.