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Lance Luce - Allen Organ Company
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April 17, 2009 was my
first concert as an Allen
artist! And it was at
"Octave Hall" right at the
corporate headquarters
of the Allen Organ
Company in Macungie
Pennsylvania.
The original Allen organ
factory was in
Allentown, Pennsylvania,
(hence the name - Allen
Organs) but later moved
to nearby Macungie.
The recital hall seats a
little over 400 people,
and it was sold out!!
The audience was very
responsive to the
sing-along and the silent
movie, they even laughed
at some of my jokes :)
I played two organs, but
most of the program was
on the 4 manual theatre
organ that was designed
by Walt Strony. The
stage rotates like a
carousel bringing one of
four organs to the front.
first concert as an Allen
artist! And it was at
"Octave Hall" right at the
corporate headquarters
of the Allen Organ
Company in Macungie
Pennsylvania.
The original Allen organ
factory was in
Allentown, Pennsylvania,
(hence the name - Allen
Organs) but later moved
to nearby Macungie.
The recital hall seats a
little over 400 people,
and it was sold out!!
The audience was very
responsive to the
sing-along and the silent
movie, they even laughed
at some of my jokes :)
I played two organs, but
most of the program was
on the 4 manual theatre
organ that was designed
by Walt Strony. The
stage rotates like a
carousel bringing one of
four organs to the front.
I played a few songs on a four manual
classical model to start out the second
half of the program. The concert was
a fun experience for me because of
the fantastic organ and the energetic
crowd. Hope to get to do it again
sometime.
Attached to the recital hall is a
museum with displays of many of the
innovations that the Allen Organ
Company has introduced over the
years. The displays show many
different eras of technology, and the
progression from tubes to modern
day digital sampling.
There is a gathering space when you
first come in the doors, with many
current model organs on display. The
company executive offices are located
in this building as well. The factory
where the organs are built is located
less than a half mile away in a massive
building. Call them to arrange a tour
if your in the area, it is well worth it.
classical model to start out the second
half of the program. The concert was
a fun experience for me because of
the fantastic organ and the energetic
crowd. Hope to get to do it again
sometime.
Attached to the recital hall is a
museum with displays of many of the
innovations that the Allen Organ
Company has introduced over the
years. The displays show many
different eras of technology, and the
progression from tubes to modern
day digital sampling.
There is a gathering space when you
first come in the doors, with many
current model organs on display. The
company executive offices are located
in this building as well. The factory
where the organs are built is located
less than a half mile away in a massive
building. Call them to arrange a tour
if your in the area, it is well worth it.
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