GREETINGS!
I’m Ted Guillaum and I have been performing as a professional Organ Grinder since 2003. As soon as you hear the organ you will remember the nostalgic sounds of the Merry-Go-Round of your youth. This organ was custom built in 2003 near the Black Forest of Germany by the Raffin Organ Company and is of the highest quality. The organ plays a 20 note scale and contains 40 pipes with one switchable rank. The Black Forest is where this type of music box was invented about 200 years ago. The organ is of the traditional European style. This means that it was constructed by hand and plays without the aid of electronics or computers. The organ is portable on the cart and takes very little space for performances. A wide variety of music can be played that would be appropriate for your event. You can examine the wide selection of tunes on my Repertoire Page. For example I can offer marches, sing-a-long tunes, Christmas tunes, traditional German and Swiss music, and even some Elvis and country tunes! If you are still wondering what and organ grinder does, here is a short video.
TWO ORGANS, A CONCERTINA, AND AN ACCORDION TO CHOOSE
I have a smaller organ that is very versatile. It can be carried around the neck or played on a stand and is extremely easy to crank because it is computer controlled. It allows children and adults to create pleasing music very easily. It is is not as loud as the larger organ and therefore perfectly suited for indoor or outdoor settings. Adults in assisted living homes get a big kick out of cranking their own music and singing along to familiar songs. The concertina and accordion have the same computer allowing the three to be played together for a rich, delightful sound. The very latest in mechanical music technology! The concertina and accordion were made in Germany and the concertina was the first of it's kind in the United States in 2017!
I have a smaller organ that is very versatile. It can be carried around the neck or played on a stand and is extremely easy to crank because it is computer controlled. It allows children and adults to create pleasing music very easily. It is is not as loud as the larger organ and therefore perfectly suited for indoor or outdoor settings. Adults in assisted living homes get a big kick out of cranking their own music and singing along to familiar songs. The concertina and accordion have the same computer allowing the three to be played together for a rich, delightful sound. The very latest in mechanical music technology! The concertina and accordion were made in Germany and the concertina was the first of it's kind in the United States in 2017!
COSTUMED PERFORMANCES
I perform in a variety of costumes that are appropriate for each event. I can offer an authentic German costume that is especially appropriate for Oktoberfest events to a dressier look featuring a formal jacket with Derby or Top hat. A traditional summertime look featuring red vest and straw Skimmer hat is a good look for many events. Tell me about your event and I will put together an appropriate look that will add color and excitement for your guests.
I perform in a variety of costumes that are appropriate for each event. I can offer an authentic German costume that is especially appropriate for Oktoberfest events to a dressier look featuring a formal jacket with Derby or Top hat. A traditional summertime look featuring red vest and straw Skimmer hat is a good look for many events. Tell me about your event and I will put together an appropriate look that will add color and excitement for your guests.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
I can offer a program of interactive sing-along entertainment for seniors that include song books to get everyone involved. The songs are usually familiar traditional types of tunes. However, I have hundreds of tunes to choose from. The senior citizen programs feature the smaller organ seen below that is best suited for indoor listening. Get ready for the "Happiest Music on Earth"
I can offer a program of interactive sing-along entertainment for seniors that include song books to get everyone involved. The songs are usually familiar traditional types of tunes. However, I have hundreds of tunes to choose from. The senior citizen programs feature the smaller organ seen below that is best suited for indoor listening. Get ready for the "Happiest Music on Earth"
"The Happy Wanderer"
EARN AN ORGAN GRINDER'S CERTIFICATE
I like to get my audience involved in every performance. They hear the happy music and I tell them a little about how this rare mechanical musical instrument works. Eventually someone wants to try their hand at cranking out a tune for themselves. After they complete their happy task they are awarded a “Genuine Organ Grinder’s Certificate” that they can frame and hang on the wall.
I like to get my audience involved in every performance. They hear the happy music and I tell them a little about how this rare mechanical musical instrument works. Eventually someone wants to try their hand at cranking out a tune for themselves. After they complete their happy task they are awarded a “Genuine Organ Grinder’s Certificate” that they can frame and hang on the wall.
Every Organ Grinder needs a Monkey!
Don’t worry I have a real monkey.
Is he a LIVE monkey? No.
He is a real MECHANICAL monkey but at least he doesn’t eat much and I don’t have to clean up after him.
He still brings lots of smiles to the faces of children and adults alike!