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History of the Connecticut Valley Theatre Organ Society

CVTOS, founded in 1961 as a non-profit organization, is the Connecticut chapter of ATOS, the American Theatre Organ Society, a nationwide organization also committed to the perpetuation of this "King of Instruments" as an important musical medium.

Mission:

Dedicated to preserving and presenting the music and excitement of the Theatre Pipe Organ in the Connecticut Valley. Maintaining historic pipe organs in the 1884 Thomaston Opera House and the Shelton High School Auditorium.

In addition to its continuing work of restoration and maintenance of the organs, an added goal of CVTOS is to foster the public awareness of them and to interest young people in them and their music.

There are currently two theatre pipe organs maintained by CVTOS members:

THOMASTON, CONNECTICUT

SHELTON, CONNECTICUT


	News: Past President of CVTOS, Colver "Cog" Briggs dies. "Cog" was a dear friend, lover of the theatre organ, and avid backer of the Thomaston Opera House Marr & Colton. He was President of CVTOS in 1985 and in 1986, presented the Austin opus 1512 3/15 theatre organ to the Town of Shelton at Shelton High School. His pride and joy was his Miller/Rodgers custom 3m electronic theatre organ in his home in Southbury, CT. Further Information about "Cog" Briggs.
	Summer Membership Meeting: August 11, 2007. One of Summer's most wonderful days! Jon & Meredith Sibley's summer cottage on Leete's Island, Guilford, CT, overlooking Long Island Sound. Yes, the day was as delightful as it looks. Jon brought out a calliope, street piano and organette and one of his cannons, all to the delight of members present. Allen Miller presented a photo history of the Shelton High School Austin, showing the work that has gone into the console renovation. MEETING DETAILS (Also...See THE DIAPHONE)

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