Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday Song: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Holy, Holy, Holy! (Nicaea), arranged by Jason D. Payne and performed on the 62 rank Reuter/A.E. Schlueter Organ of Briarlake Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Organ lights
I have an older organ in my home, which is wonderful, as it makes practicing with six kids a possibility. Unfortunately, this organ does not have any type of light for my music. I've wanted an organ light for some time, but they are very pricey. Most cost upwards of $100, and many cost over $400. I needed a much less expensive solution.
One day last year, while browsing Ikea's website, I found their picture lighting. When I saw the LED RIBBA lighting picture, I thought that it looked a lot like the organ lights I've seen online. All it needs is a base:
The best part about it was the price: $24.99.
The catch: these lights are only available at Ikea and cannot be ordered online. As there's an Ikea near me, my children gave this light to me for Christmas! I had hoped it would clip onto my organ, but it didn't work--it needed to be taller. My husband promised me a stand, but he's been really busy. Finally, last night I just clipped it to an extra board I had in my garage and propped it up on my organ.
I love it! The light it gives off is a very warm light, and it's very lightweight so I'm not worried about it falling on me, despite the archaic way I'm currently using it. All of a sudden I can really see my music, and it's wonderful!
If you don't have an Ikea near you and you need an organ light, I encourage you to check different stores. I know I've seen a similar desk light at my local Target for about $40. There are also a number of LED picture lights online starting at $20.
If you've been looking for an organ light but couldn't justify the cost, and are a little handy or creative when it comes to mounting them, maybe this will help you. I can't wait to practice under my new light today!
One day last year, while browsing Ikea's website, I found their picture lighting. When I saw the LED RIBBA lighting picture, I thought that it looked a lot like the organ lights I've seen online. All it needs is a base:
The best part about it was the price: $24.99.
The catch: these lights are only available at Ikea and cannot be ordered online. As there's an Ikea near me, my children gave this light to me for Christmas! I had hoped it would clip onto my organ, but it didn't work--it needed to be taller. My husband promised me a stand, but he's been really busy. Finally, last night I just clipped it to an extra board I had in my garage and propped it up on my organ.
I love it! The light it gives off is a very warm light, and it's very lightweight so I'm not worried about it falling on me, despite the archaic way I'm currently using it. All of a sudden I can really see my music, and it's wonderful!
If you don't have an Ikea near you and you need an organ light, I encourage you to check different stores. I know I've seen a similar desk light at my local Target for about $40. There are also a number of LED picture lights online starting at $20.
If you've been looking for an organ light but couldn't justify the cost, and are a little handy or creative when it comes to mounting them, maybe this will help you. I can't wait to practice under my new light today!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Sunday Song: Toccata in B minor
Sean Jackson plays Eugène Gigout's Toccata in B minor on the organ at St. John's Episcopal Church, Stamford Connecticut.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Sunday Song: Andante Allegro
Bob Swift plays his solo organ transcription of the "Andante Allegro" movement from Handel's Organ Concerto #6 in B Flat (Opus #4, HWV#294). Instrument: 1985 37-rank, 2,444-pipe Moeller)
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday Song: Bird Songs at Eventide
Bird Songs at Eventide, played by Horace Finch at the Wurlitzer theatre organ of the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool Winter Gardens.
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