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July 30, 2007
JELANI EDDINGTON PARTICIPATES IN ATOS INAUGURAL SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
On July 20-23, 2007, The American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS) hosted its first-ever Theatre Organ Adventure (Summer Youth Camp) in Wheaton,
Illinois. Jonas Nordwall was the primary instructor for the event with assistance from Donna Parker and Jelani
Eddington, presenting lectures and master classes on a variety of topics ranging from registration and phrasing to
concert programming and presentation. Jeff Weiler joined the summer camp to give a captivating presentation on
the history of the theatre organ. Clark Wilson also led an exciting discussion on many of the technical aspects
of the theatre organ.
Most of the sessions took place at the music studio of the Paul and Linda Van Der Molen residence on the
Robert Morton theatre organ. In addition, the students visited the Rialto Square Theatre and the Jasper and
Marian Sanfilippo residence Victorian Palace. One of the most exciting parts of the camp was the opportunity for
the students to play these various theatre pipe organs. Both the master classes and the open console sessions
provided invaluable opportunities for the students to learn important playing techniques from the instructors and
from each other. All of the instructors remarked on the high degree of talent represented by these students.
ATOS was not only thrilled by the excellent attendance at the summer camp, but is also grateful to the
many chapters and individuals that made scholarship funds available. Their generosity allowed many students to
attend this year’s event. The summer camp staff members have received innumerable positive comments from the
students and their parents who are already making plans to attend next year.
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