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Sarasota News Leader January 17, 2014 Page 123 WORLD-CLASS ORGANISTS TO PERFORM AT GRACE CHURCH The Manasota Theatre Organ Society (MTOS) is bringing three world-class organists to Sarasota to perform on the historic Wurlitzer theater pipe organ it owns and maintains in Grace Church, the Society has announced. Jelani Eddington will entertain with popular songs and his signature orchestral transcriptions on March 16," the release adds. "One of America's busiest young theater organists, Mark Herman, will offer his unique blend of sensitivity and sophistication" on Jan 19; "prominent silent film scorer Clark Wilson" will accompany the 1927 silent film comedy Girl Shy, starring Harold Lloyd, on Feb. 16; and "celebrated theater organist "When people hear 'organ music,' they think heavy, somber, stuff," says John Fischer, president and concert chairman of the Manasota Theatre Organ Society, in the release. "But they couldn't be more wrong. These performers are not just carrying on a rich American tradition, they're known for their great Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. The church is located at 8000 Bee Ridge The fully restored instrument has four key- Road in Sarasota. The concerts will begin at boards and 32 sets of pipes — for a total of 2 p.m.; the doors will open at 1:15 p.m. For more than 2,000 — ranging from pencil-size more information and to purchase tickets, to 16 feet in length, a news release notes. call 379-6301. Clark Wilson/Contributed photo