RODGERS MARKS 40TH WITH GALA CONCERTCELEBRATING 40 YEARS as one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, Oregon-based Rodgers Instrument Corporation honored its dealers and employees with a series of concerts, events, seminars, and new product introductions during the last weekend in May. The weekend was capped by a gala Pops Concert on Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. , featuring world-renowned organists performing with the Oregon Symphony The Oregon Symphony is an American orchestra based in Portland, Oregon. Its home venue is the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in downtown Portland's Cultural District. It is the sixth oldest orchestra in the U.S. . Portland Mayor Vera Katz Vera Katz (born August 3 1933) was the 45th mayor of Portland, Oregon. She served from January 1993 until January 2005. She was elected in 1992 and was re-elected in 1996 and 2000. In 2004 she did not stand for re-election. officially placed the company in the city's history books with a proclamation read at the event, declaring June 2 as 'Rodgers Instrument Corporation Day.' The three-day celebration was kicked off with a Worship Concert in the Newmark Theater at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts The Portland Center for the Performing Arts is a collection of small- and medium-sized venues for live stage, concerts, cinema, small conferences, and similar events. It is located in Portland, Oregon, adjacent to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. . From classic to contemporary, traditional to gospel, the service was highlighted by performances from the Portland Symphony Boys Choir, Rodgers Worship Concert Choir, and Brooklyn Tabernacle Tabernacle (tăb`ərnăk'əl), in the Bible, the portable holy place of the Hebrews during their desert wanderings. It was a tent, like the portable tent-shrines used by ancient Semites, set up in each camp; eventually it housed the Ark soloists. Featuring accompaniment from organists Hector Olivera, Don Lewis, John Greene John Greene may refer to:
That evening a reception and spectacular chartered dinner cruise down the Willamette River on the elegant Spirit of Portland cruise ship featured additional music, celebration, and fun for the dealers. The next morning was dedicated to dealer education and business development seminars. Rodgers President Dennis Houlihan, Roland Corporation Chairman Ikutaro Kakehashi (who traveled from Japan specifically for the event), and Rodgers Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Tim Stephenson presented a 40-year retrospective of the company's history and a look forward into the future. Anticipation had been building throughout the previous two days for the company's new product introductions, and on Tuesday morning dealers finally got a 'hands-on' look at the newest member of the Rodgers family - the Rodgers 795 organ, a technological milestone and the crown jewel Crown jewel A particularly profitable or otherwise particularly valuable corporate unit or asset of a firm. Often used in risk arbitrage. The most desirable entities within a diversified corporation as measured by asset value, earning power, and business prospects; in takeover of the 700 Series. In addition to the new 705, enhancements to the 751, 790, and 960 models were unveiled. The culmination of the three-day celebration occurred on Tuesday night: a gala 40th Anniversary Pops Concert in the historic Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States. Part of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, it is home to the Oregon Symphony, White Bird Dance Company, and Portland Arts & Lectures. at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. The concert was an exciting Rodgers event for several reasons. First, it was the premiere performance of a Rodgers 960 organ that had just been permanently installed in the hall. Second, there were two world-class organists on the bill. At a final reception after the Tuesday night concert, President Houlihan applauded the dealers and affirmed their past, present, and future successes and partnership together. |
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