The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ (KO) in Portland City Hall’s Merrill Auditorium will open its second century on September 27. Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ (FOKO) wanted to make sure that the news of this major event had the widest possible spread. What better way to get this information out than visiting directly with over 2000 … Read more
FOKO was well represented at the American Guild of Organists National Convention in Boston this year. Ray Cornils served as chair of this massive event, Elsa Geskus chaired the workshops and John Bishop, Ray, David Wallace and I presented workshops. This was my first AGO Convention and I wore several hats; one as FOKO’s Executive … Read more
We are approaching the end of the dark period for the Kotzschmar Memorial Organ (KO). In September, after 2 years away, and a complete renovation, our remarkable instrument will be back in Merrill Auditorium prepared to astound and uplift audiences for another 100 years. I think back to the first time I heard a great … Read more
Sept. 27 will mark the historic organ’s triumphant return to its home in Merrill Auditorium. In September, the mighty Kotzschmar Organ in Portland’s Merrill Auditorium will make its triumphant return to its home after a two-year out-of-hall renovation costing $2.5 million. It will be a historic, joyous occasion. The Kotzschmar was donated to the city … Read more
