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‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical U of A instrument
Music from a pipe organ has filled the U of A's convocation hall for a century, but that may soon come to an end as impending renovations include removing the memorial instrument.
#Entertainment #CasavantOrgan #ConvocationHall #Organ
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812495/university-of-alberta-convocation-hall-casavant-organ/

Global News Lethbridge Apr 22

‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical U of A instrument
Music from a pipe organ has filled the U of A's convocation hall for a century, but that may soon come to an end as impending renovations include removing the memorial instrument.
#Entertainment #CasavantOrgan #ConvocationHall #Organ
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812495/university-of-alberta-convocation-hall-casavant-organ/

Global News Apr 22

‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical U of A instrument
Music from a pipe organ has filled the U of A's convocation hall for a century, but that may soon come to an end as impending renovations include removing the memorial instrument.
#Entertainment #CasavantOrgan #ConvocationHall #Organ
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812495/university-of-alberta-convocation-hall-casavant-organ/

Global News Calgary Apr 22

‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical U of A instrument
Music from a pipe organ has filled the U of A's convocation hall for a century, but that may soon come to an end as impending renovations include removing the memorial instrument.
#Entertainment #CasavantOrgan #ConvocationHall #Organ
https://globalnews.ca/news/11812495/university-of-alberta-convocation-hall-casavant-organ/

Joseph Simons 🍁 🌱Apr 17

Another bad move by #UniversityOfAlberta. Why are such decisions always taken in private? Because admin knows the music-loving public won't have it. Nobody who has heard this #Casavant organ in action will support the removal from its long-revered spot in #convocationhall.
#yeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/university-of-alberta-casavant-organ-9.7167358

U of A hits sour note with decision to remove 50-year-old Casavant organ from Convocation Hall | CBC News

The University of Alberta plans to remove a beloved pipe organ from Convocation Hall to conduct a renovation that will improve accessibility for people with physical disabilities and mobility needs. The decision isn't a hit with some faculty members.

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CBC Edmonton Apr 17

U of A hits sour note with decision to remove venerable pipe organ from Convocation Hall
The University of Alberta plans to remove a beloved pipe organ from Convocation Hall to conduct a renovation that will improve accessibility for people with physical disabilities and mobility needs. The decision isn't a hit with some faculty members.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/university-of-alberta-casavant-organ-9.7167358?cmp=rss