August 2002
Eric Herz, distinguished Boston harpsichord maker, died on May 25 in Barton, Vermont, after having suffered from Alzheimer's disease for many years. Born in Cologne, Germany, in 1919, Herz emigrated to Palestine in 1939, eventually joining…
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Grant Edwards, Portland,
Oregon
Episcopal Church of the
Nativity, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
From the builder
The road from this organ's conception to its completion was
long, complicated, and a bit adventurous. It began as every…
For this year's conference, entitled "Let All the World . . . ," Delbert Disselhorst (head of the U of I organ department) and his committee engaged three presenters who are distinguished in their respective fields of endeavor: Martin Jean…
During my entire career as a musician I have been drawn to friendships with graphic artists. (This began a long time ago at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, where I hung around the Arts Barn and came to know the Fine Arts Director, painter…
Historical Background
The history of Nigerian hymn-based compositions consists of several related experiences in which European and American missionary efforts played a major role. The establishment of the Christian church in the 19th…
Technical support: real assistance or smoke and mirrors?
There are lots of jokes about technical support, especially in the world of computers and the geeks who know them best. I am most fortunate that my son, well-trained in binary…
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