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Considering a good organ is built to last for centuries, not decades, the fact that Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary embarked to purchase a mechanical action (tracker) pipe organ in the late 1980s is a significant event in the history of the institution and the synod.

What is the story behind the wood, lead, and tin that have been crafted into a strong and powerful instrument that leads the worship at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary? What goes into selecting and building a real pipe organ? What impact has the instrument had in shaping the future of worship and the arts in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod? Through interviews and demonstrations, Opus 54 tells the history and impact of the magnificent pipe organ that resides in the chapel of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI.

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National Worship Conference Recap

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

We were privileged to present Opus 54 at the WELS National Conference on Worship, Music, and the Arts.

The WELS National Worship Conference is held every three years and offers workshops and training for a variety of worship topics ranging from using worship for outreach to choral readings to practical planning sessions for pastors and worship coordinators. We presented a workshop called “Opus 54: Inspiration and Education” to around 40 individuals at the conference.

The presentation revolved around the path of knowledge about good musical instruments that a person could travel using the Opus 54 film as a guide. The overall theme of the conference was “Passing the Torch” and focused on training the next generation of musicians, artists, and worship leaders. Our presentation focused specifically on how Opus 54 can be used in churches and schools to contribute to music education.

One attendee at our presentation remarked that she did not know anything about organs and was glad to have the information we presented. It was particularly rewarding that one of our project goals (offering a product that can be used for education) was met before our very eyes. Opus 54 is not just for organ fans or church musicians. As we’ve pointed out all along, we feel Opus 54 can be useful and interesting for Christians (and Lutherans especially) of all walks of life and of all ages. All it takes is a desire to go on that journey of discovery about the art, skill, and beauty involved in a fine instrument to Christian worship.

Opus 54 at the WELS National Conference on Worship, Music, and the Arts

Monday, July 18, 2011

This week Opus 54 will be presented twice at the WELS National Conference on Worship, Music, and the Arts. A Tuesday (July 19) presentation at 1:00 PM will be followed up with an encore presentation on Friday morning (July 22) at 9:45 AM. The presentation will not show the entire film, but will show excerpts of the film and illustrate how it can be used for education and inspiration in the Lutheran church.

To celebrate the WELS National Conference on Worship, Music, and the Arts, we are running a special discount on DVD copies of Opus 54. Purchase two or more DVDs and the cost will be only $15. There is no special coupon code to use. Simply add two or more DVDs to your cart and the discount will take care of itself automatically.

We hope to see you at the conference!

One Review

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Pastor Nathan Biebert recently got his copy of Opus 54 and sent us the following feedback.

When you take a documentary film that fully captures the excellence of one instrument and irresistably compels the viewer to promote that same excellence in his own congregation, and you frame it in a setting to match such content - elegantly planned, expertly crafted, visually appealing, intellectually engaging, and clean in every way - there can only be one result. You will leave people awestruck. At God. At his gifts to man.

You have done no less for me. Thank you for your work.

Thanks, Pastor Biebert. We certainly hope everyone has enjoyed the film as much as you have.

The DVD, the iPad, and Online Viewing

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

We’re getting ready to send the final files off to our DVD producer to have them manufacture the DVDs. We expect to be shipping discs to everyone who ordered in the next week or two. So, if you placed an order at the premier, your DVD will be on its way soon.

If you haven’t ordered a DVD yet, now is the time to do so. We’re running an exciting promotion to celebrate the release of the DVD. We’re giving away a 16 GB Apple iPad to one lucky fan who orders a DVD. The full details are on the contest page, so be sure to check it out. We’re really excited about this giveaway and we hope you enjoy it.

Part of the promotion also involves unlocking the film for online viewing. Again, you can read details on the contest page, but it basically boils down to this: We’ll release the film for free online viewing when 100 discs have gone out the door. When the 200th disc heads out, we’ll have the drawing for the iPad.

So, tell your friends, or order a DVD for yourself. Not only will you get a copy of the film and the wealth of information that comes with it, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win your very own iPad.

Organ Recital Audio Now Available

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

We’re happy to announce that the audio from the May 17 organ recital by Philip Moldenhauer and Jacob Behnken is now available. Take a look at the recital page to find details about each piece from the recital, a biography of the organists, and, of course, audio downloads of each performance. We’ve provided two levels of audio quality for your enjoyment: 192 kbps and 320 kbps. If you’re an audiophile, go for the 320 kbps, otherwise take the smaller, 192 kbps files if you want to save space on your computer or iPod. Album art is embedded into the mp3 files already.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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