I would think the idea of selling "musical sponsorships" would belong to the
churches, not the organbuilders.  After all, to many organbuilders, money is
money, it doesn't matter where it comes from, right?
Brent Johnson
ORGANLive - Music of the Organ on demand
http://www.organlive.com

> Just imagine it: the huge
> Pepsi medallion hanging in front of the display pipes, case pillars shaped
> and painted like Budweiser bottles, a logo on the back of the concert
organist's
> flowing cape. And why stop there? From the concert hall into the church:
> choir robes covered with patches advertising Bible publishers, candle
makers, or
> holy water bottlers. The money rolling in from these sponsors will support
> professional choir singers, organ concert series, enormous new
instruments. Why,
> the potential is endless!! (I'm eagerly awaiting suggestions from some of
the
> wags on this List for the most appropriate sponsorships.)
>
>
> Hey, let's pursue this idea. The infusion of money could revolutionize the
> organ world, and besides, it's the Murican Way!!

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