Atlanta Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society Inc

A chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, ATOS Atlanta is an enthusiastic group of musicians, listeners, historians, and technicians. The only requirement is an interest in the theatre pipe organ, sometimes referred to as the "Unit Orchestra."

Theatre organs first gained popularity in the 1920s, during the height of the silent film era, when venues were dependent on live musical accompaniment for silent films, vaudeville and live stage performances. The theatre organ was designed to replicate the sound of a full orchestra on one instrument. After “talkies” became the standard in the 1930s, theatre organs became rare. Today, there are only a handful of these instruments in the state of Georgia, including the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta, Strand Theatre in Marietta, Fox Theatre in Atlanta, and Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga. ATOS Atlanta's mission is to promote and preserve as many of these one-of-a-kind instruments as possible and share the joy of the theatre organ with the wider community. 

With your help, we can continue our concerts and silent film programming, preserve the theatre organs in our area, and offer the next generation of musical talent the resources they need to succeed through the Graham Jackson Scholarship. We are extremely proud of our achievements over the years, funded by the generosity of those like you, and hope you will join us in continuing to make an impact.