A new $10,000 Allen electric organ was recently purchased
and installed by the Department of Music. Dr. Alvin C. Edgar, head of the
department, commented on the purchase as "the culmination of years of planning."
"The purchase of this organ marks a milestone for the Department
of Music," continued Dr. Edgar. "It has a large register and makes available
almost all of the effects possible on our larger church organs."
The $10,000 instrument was made available through an ad-vancement
by the Alumni Achievement Fund. The money will be repaid to the Fund over
the next few years from money received for the rental of practice time
on the organ.
From a beginning of two or three students a few years ago, there
are now some 25 students taking organ instruction. Students are allowed
to sign up for practice at a small rate per hour. "The organ is in use
from early morning to late at night 6 days a week," said Dr. Edgar.
"I wish to extend a cordial invitation to any students to come to
Music Hall to see the new organ."
The organ is located in Room 6, Music Hall. The room has been decorated
with new draperies which provide a striking setting for the magnificent
instrument.