06/18/2026
A story on me playing the Northrop organ for commencement this year made it not only to the University Brief, but also to the Northrop newsletter. You can read it at the link below.
https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/news/sending-class-2026-out-right-note
The first half of the story talks about my special relationship with the students and why I had to play for their graduation ceremony this year.
The second half presents my idea on the 43-note continuo I'm working to commission. I'm looking for interested parties willing to partner with me in commissioning this instrument for their space. Maybe you have some old sets of pipes we can use or maybe you want to get together with some others in your organization to donate towards building the instrument. Sort of the idea behind crowdsourcing.
Please give it some thought.
Academic technologist Steve Panizza is often found in the classroom showing students and faculty how to use equipment properly. But when the class of 2026 walks across the stage at commencement, he’ll be found on stage, behind the keys of one of the largest and only remaining concert hall pipe org...
