ATOS News

News about ATOS and the world of Theatre Organ internationally.


Wednesday, March 4th 2026

Registration is now open for the ATOS Summer Youth Adventure July 12 - 18, in Milwaukee, Winsconsin.
Instruments include the Carma Labs 4/90 Symphonic Organ, The Sanfilippo 5/80 Wurlitzer, and the Oriental Theatre 3/15 Wurlitzer.
Encourage any student with some keyboard experience to register!

Friday, January 30th 2026

BBC Radio 2 legend Nigel Ogden, known for his show, "The Organist Entertains," passed away on January 27. He presented the BBC Radio 2 program between 1980 and 2018.

Saturday, January 24th 2026

On behalf of the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS), we cordially invite all members who have maintained continuous membership in good standing for at least the last two years to consider applying for one of three (3) open positions on our Board of Directors for the 2026-2029 term.

Thursday, October 9th 2025

If you missed the Zoom session on September 28th with ideas on how to effectively fundraise, create awareness, and advertise, you can now view the full recording of the conference call here.
Ideas shared included: How to create excitement on social media, secure grant money, and effectively advertise for upcoming events .

Tuesday, September 2nd 2025

The dates for the ATOS 2026 convention are set for July 6 - 10.
You can view the preview video now!

Saturday, August 30th 2025

Students from the 2025 ATOS Summer Youth Adventure present final performances on the 3/26 Wurlitzer in the Elsinore Theatre, Salem, Oregon. Ability levels during the week range from beginning keyboard students that have never touched a theatre organ, to returning players with several years of experience.

Wednesday, August 20th 2025

Pre-Order the 2025 Convention CD, with highlights of the concerts at the Milwaukee ATOS convention.

Sunday, August 3rd 2025

I am pleased to officially announce the Officers of the American Theatre Organ Society for 2025-26

Chairman - Shawn Kenney
Vice Chairman - William Webber
Secretary - Luke Staisiunas
Treasurer - Dave Calendine

Congratulations to all and best of luck!
Taylor Trimby

Friday, July 25th 2025

The Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to announce the results of the ATOS Board of Directors election:

New ATOS Board Members
John Apple (2027)
Jonathan Kleefield (2028)
Bernie McGorrey (2026)

ATOS Board Members Re-elected
Bill Campbell (2028)
Bill Webber (2028)

Friday, March 28th 2025

The theatre organ world lost a true friend when Russ passed away on March 21. An anchor for the Rochester Theatre Organ Society, he served as the program chair for more than 40 years, presenting truly memorable programs with the finest organists in the world.