Announcements

Organist on the bench & an assistant pumping the bellows

Welcome to the new Pipedreams website

July 6, 2020
Welcome to the new Pipedreams website. Learn about the new features here…
1728 Cahman/Lövstabruk, Sweden

Sweden Tour: May 20-June 2, 2023

February 10, 2023
We are excited to announce the 2023 Pipedreams Tour in Sweden!
Interior view of a pipe organ

Features

July 7, 2020
Resources, Articles, Links and More
Composer George Walker

Pipe Organ Music by People of Color

July 6, 2020
Whether in abstract visions or classical forms, responding to mainstream themes or spiritual influences, listen to the important voices of black composers, as you'll discover listening to a dozen remarkable works recorded by James Abbington, David Oliver, Mark Miller, Lucius Weathersby, Mickey Thomas Terry and friends.
Michael Barone introduces the audience to some of the particular sonic content of the Casavant-Schantz organ, with musical examples played by resident organist Bill Chouinard.

Michael’s Appearances!

February 24, 2020
Upcoming appearances with Michael Barone.
Calendar

Pipedreams Regional Organ Events Calendar

January 3, 2020
Last updated on April 1, 2023.
The irrepressible Cinda Dudley did love her Mustang convertible.

Lucinda Dudley (1935 - 2019)

July 31, 2019
We remember the incomparable Lucinda Dudley, who died in July at the age of 84.
Pipedreams Germany tour

Germany Tour: Fall 2019

June 24, 2019
Welcome aboard for another adventure! Should I have been surprised that a tour in Bach Country would be so popular? After all, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach is at the very heart of the western classical music experience; nothing could be better.
Michael acknowledges Mr. and Mrs. Wesley C. Dudley for 25 years of continuous support.

Wesley Dudley (1932 - 2018)

July 31, 2018
2014 Pipedreams Tour Group

Tour Archives Page

May 3, 2002
Updated from May 2002 to October 2019
Organist on the bench & an assistant pumping the bellows

How a Pipe Organ Works

June 24, 2000
Behind the Facade: A Listener’s Guide to the Pipe Organ
Pipedreams Premieres CD

Organ Music for Good Listening

December 9, 1997
A Brief, Selective, Annotated Discography for Seekers and Sustainers of the Organ Art Compiled by Michael Barone, Pipedreams host

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Learn more about the tremendous support we receive from the Family of Lucinda and Wesley C. Dudley, from Walter McCarthy, Clara Ueland and the Greystone Foundation, from Jan and Steve Kirchner, from the Art and Martha Kaemmer Fund of the HRK Foundation, and from affiliate members of the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America (APOBA), including the A. Thompson-Allen Co. of New Haven, CT.

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Diapason July 2020

The Diapason

To request a free sample, contact Jerome at jbutera@sgcmail.com.

TAO September 2021

The American Organist Magazine of the American Guild of Organists