Mr. Ron Rhode This is Me

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1. 1. www.theatreorgan.org

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   Published on: 6/30/2008   Last Visited: 6/30/2008

   Ron Rhode
   
   As of 2008, Ron Rhode is beginning his 34th year as one of the most popular theatre organists.His recordings have received "Top Rating 10/10" from CD Review Magazine, and he was awarded "Theatre Organist Of The Year - 1989" by the American Theatre Organ Society.He has played virtually every major theatre organ installation in the world.
   
   Ron is a native of Illinois, where he began his musical career on the piano.He quickly advanced to classical pipe organ, and in 1968 held his first theatre organ job playing for roller skating.In 1973 Ron moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to start a long association with the Organ Stop Pizza restaurants.
   
   In 1975 Ron moved to Mesa, Arizona, where he held the Featured Organist post and played for pizza patrons until November, 1986.In July, 1988, Ron again joined the staff as Associate Organist until his retirement in 2000.In Phoenix, he has been the Featured Organist for the Orpheum Theatre Silent Sunday Series, a silent movie series, since its inception in May, 1999.
   
   Since leaving the pizza parlor on a regular basis, Ron has completed a Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Education at Arizona State University, and in 1995 he earned a Master of Elementary Education degree from Northern Arizona State University.He is currently a Media Specialist at Roosevelt Elementary in Mesa, Arizona.In addition to teaching, recording, and concertizing, Ron is the organist for the Church of the Beatitudes, U.C.C., in Phoenix, Arizona.
   
   Although Ron is held to the classroom through the week, he still finds time to maintain an active concert and recording career.He continues to perform professionally across the United States, Canada, England, and Australia.He is a favorite at American Theatre Organ Society national and regional conventions.He has more than twenty recordings to his credit.

2. 2. Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix

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   Published on: 6/25/2008   Last Visited: 6/25/2008

   Mr. Ron Rhode is our Accompanist.
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   We are pleased to introduce our new accompanist, Mr. Ron Rhode.
   
   A native of Illinois, Ron began his musical career studying piano and quickly advanced to classical pipe organ.His first theatre organ job was playing for roller skating rinks.In 1973, Ron moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to begin what would be a long association with Organ Stop Pizza restaurants in Mesa.There, he held the Featured Organist position for over 10 years!
   
   He also has been the Featured Organist for the Silent Sunday Series at the Orpheum Theatre since its inception in May of 1999.
   
   Mr. Rhode's educational achievements include a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University and Master of Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University.He is currently Media Specialist at Roosevelt Elementary in Mesa, Arizona.He also is the organist for the Church of the Beatitudes, U.C.C., in Phoenix, Arizona.
   
   Although busy with his teaching career, he maintains an active concert and recording career.He performs professionally across the United States, Canada, England, and Australia and is a favorite at American Theatre Organ Society national and regional conventions.He also has more than twenty recordings to his credit.
   
   As of 2005, Ron Rhode is beginning his 31st year as one of the most popular theatre organists in the country.His recordings have received "Top Rating 10/10" from CD Review Magazine, and he was awarded "Theatre Organist Of The Year - 1989" by the American Theatre Organ Society.Additionally, he has the distinct honor of playing virtually every major theatre organ installation in the world.
   
   We are proud to have Mr. Rhode and his musicianship as part of the Orpheus family.

3. 3. Church of the Beautitudes: Staff

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   Published on: 3/19/2008   Last Visited: 3/19/2008

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