Oregon Governor Joins Rodgers in Support of AGO Organ Celebration

October 1, 2008

As the high point of the International Year of the Oregon draws near, Oregon Gov. Theodore Kulongoski is joining the celebration. The governor's office issued a proclamation this week in which he declares Oct. 19, 2008 "International Year of the Organ/Organ Spectacular Day" in the state.

Organ recitals and other events will be held around the world on Oct. 19 as part of Organ Spectacular Day. The day is an initiative of The American Guild of Organists, which is in the midst of a year-long observation of the International Year of the Organ. As a sponsor of the celebration, Rodgers Instruments joined AGO supporters in a number of states in proposing a gubernatorial proclamation to honor the event.

"We're proud of our history as a successful Oregon business and we are very pleased to be a Gold Level Corporate Sponsor of the AGO's International Year of the Organ," said Rodgers President Lloyd Robbins. "As a leading company in the organ industry, we look forward to having our home state join in a special acknowledgement of the instrument we love, and which is treasured by so many for its role in worship and celebration."

The proclamation also acknowledges Rodgers' 50th anniversary year, which coincides with the AGO's international celebration.

Rodgers Instruments is the world's largest builder of stereo imaged church organs and pipe/digital organs. Rodgers is a member of the Roland Group, headed by Roland Corporation, a world leader in electronic musical instrument technologies and electronic musical instrument sales and manufacturing.