Theatre Organ Society of Australia
| Formation | 1960 |
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| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Preservation and promotion of theatre pipe organs, and related music. |
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Region served
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Australia |
| Website | tosa.net |
The Theatre Organ Society of Australia (TOSA) is an Australian non-profit organization, that promotes the preservation and presentation of theatre organs. Each state has its own division, which is a free standing and independent body.[1]
History
After the silent film era was over, and many theatre organs were getting scrapped, many small groups of enthusiasts in the USA and the UK got together to try to preserve what they could of the remaining instruments, to save their legacy.[2] Various societies formed during the 1960s and still function today, based in Brisbane Qld, Sydney NSW, Canberra ACT, Melbourne Vic, Hobart Tas, Adelaide SA and Perth WA. There are other groups not named as a formal "division" but still share knowledge, experience and other functions in preserving and presenting theatre pipe organ across Australia.
Current activities
Throughout the year, many concerts and other activities are sponsored by TOSA, and promoted through their website at tosa.net
Instruments
See also
Notes
External links
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