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Please post a note in the guestbook. You can post recommendations for the site, ask a question, tell us what you think, or just say hello. You may also contact Bryan directly at: bryan@bryandunnewald-organist.com.

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Bryan September 28, 2011 at 8:09 pm

Thanks! And as for the bow, I’m sure the viewers would would get a kick out of it. Thanks again for visiting the site and for the kind remarks. Best to you, Charlie, and Carly! Bryan

Anita Russell September 28, 2011 at 1:48 pm

Bryan,
Number one learning today: Don’t press the tab when responding because it posts an incomplete message! Bryan, I am so impressed with your studies and your BEAUTIFUL website!!! What an amazing young person you are! Now, if I could only post video from your early performance years in the Russell Entryway and your famous Bryan Dunmewald bow from waist to floor, we would have a full historical look at your musical development!
Best of luck to you in your incredible endeavor.
Hugs and Love,
Anita and Charlie Russell and Carly (who is a sophomore studying Agricultural Economics at the Unviersity of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri)

Bryan August 15, 2011 at 10:42 pm

Thank you so much Kori! I’m glad you appreciate the website. You are a fabulous musician yourself, so do keep it up! Take Care, Bryan

Kori Miller August 11, 2011 at 11:15 pm

Bryan,
I am so impressed with how well you know organs, and all of the hard work and talent you have shown in your videos and assemblage of this website! Your dedication and passion are truly an inspiration to all musicians.
Kori Miller

Bryan June 14, 2011 at 8:20 pm

Thanks! I enjoyed it a lot. Your new organist will be very lucky! Send me the concert info anytime. Have a good one, Bryan

Patrick Stolz June 14, 2011 at 1:44 pm

Bryan,

Hope you enjoyed your visit to our Cathedral. Remember to send me your contact information so we can get you on our mailing list for our Organ Concert series. Patrick Stolz, Music Director St. Mary’s Cathedral, Cheyenne

Bryan March 31, 2011 at 8:34 pm

Thanks!

John March 27, 2011 at 12:35 pm

Hello Bryan

I enjoyed you demos. Hope you do a concert in Western North Carolina in the near future.

Bryan November 27, 2010 at 10:37 pm

Hello there!
I did in fact forward some drawings to a few builders in the US, and they sent me their comments, and have helped me along the way. Thanks for the compliment too!

Dr. Galema is a friend of mine, and a great mentor. He is a truly wonderful person and organist, as is Dr. Kibbie. It’s great to know such great people indeed.

Thank you much,
Bryan
PS: If you know and/or see my good friend Charles Miller, tell him I said “hi”!

Michael Waxer November 27, 2010 at 9:33 am

Bryan,

The amount of talent you possess is mind-boggling. Your mastery of the organ at such a young age is one thing, but there aren’t many people your age actually designing them as well! You should forward a few of those drawings to some builders!

I found your site through a common facebook friend, Dr. Galema. I had the good fortune to be able to take lessons from him while we were both attending the University of Michigan (I was just a lowly undergrad Psychology major; he was working on his Doctorate). I also got to hear Dr. Kibbe in recital as he was completing his Doctorate at the same time.

You are very blessed and I know you’ll go very far.

Michael Waxer
Washington DC

Bryan June 26, 2010 at 10:02 am

Thanks! I remember those days too. Hope to see you at a later date. Bryan

Alicia Rigsby June 26, 2010 at 9:31 am

Amazing website! Bryan, I’m sorry I missed your concert a few weeks ago. I would have loved to have come but was hosting a fairy-themed birthday party for my five-year-old whose birthday was the 13th. I hope everything went well! It’s so great to know that you’re still playing. I remember the days fondly when you’d help make sure I got the grand staff apartment house straight. . . :) You’ve come a long way in a short time!

All the best and I hope your mom keeps informing me of your shows!
Miss Alicia

Bryan June 15, 2010 at 11:45 am

Thanks Jackie! Glad you enjoyed the website. Hope to see you soon.
Bryan

Jackie Schrader June 14, 2010 at 4:48 pm

Bryan,
This is a great website. Saw the link on fb and I was like, wow, I should look at this. Sorry I was out of town for your last concert but I really hope to catch the next one. Have a great day :)
-Jackie

Bryan June 4, 2010 at 6:45 am

Thank you for the comment! I look forward to meeting you as well.
Bryan

James Kibbie June 4, 2010 at 4:19 am

Bryan,

Thank you for sending me the link to this site. It’s most impressive–congratulations. I look forward to meeting you here at the University of Michigan in July.

James Kibbie
Professor of Organ
The University of Michigan

Bryan May 19, 2010 at 8:07 pm

Sure, I’ll send you one if you like. Thanks for visiting the website. See you soon. Bryan

Lisa Tenorio May 19, 2010 at 8:05 pm

Hey there Bryan!

I was just looking around for Mrs. Walterbach’s Web site and bam you popped up!! I never knew you played the organ!! You should send me one of your peices! Your web site is very cool and thought out. See ya later.
-Lisa

Bryan February 19, 2010 at 3:05 pm

It is a pleasure as always to play at St. Jude. Thanks for the kind words! Take Care,
Bryan

Ron Seggerman February 19, 2010 at 9:47 am

Dear Bryan,

Thank you for playing for Stations of the Cross at St. Jude Church. Please be assured that this service is open to all (not just Catholics), and would be especially meaningful to Chrisitans during this season of Lent.

Please know that it is young, dedicated musicians such as yourself who give us more “seasoned” church musicians hope for the future of church music.

With Respect and Gratitude,

Ron Seggerman

P.S. I still remember being amazed and impressed by your playing at Pedals, Pipes and Pizza!

Bryan February 12, 2010 at 10:07 pm

Thanks! I don’t plan to give up. I did not know I was in The Diapason. I will have to look. Thanks again… Bryan

Stephen Brown February 12, 2010 at 10:04 pm

Hi Bryan,

I have looked at your website several times. and saw an article including you in the “Diapason”. I sincerely wish you the best and want to hear you someday, hopefully close to Pittsburgh, PA.. There are some good organs in the area including a Roosevelt at Calvery Methodist in North Side. Please, never give up your dreams. They are what make you what you are. A Champion!

Most sincerely,
Steve Brown

Bryan January 28, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Sure, I will let you know. Bryan

Roland January 28, 2010 at 11:18 am

Curious on how you ‘enhance’ your photos on your youtube videos to create the vibrate light?
Keep up the great work!

Thanks for the answer,
Roland

Bryan January 15, 2010 at 9:25 pm

Hi Mr. Jensen,
I try my very best to get good shots of my feet, but at trinity, it is nearly impossible, if so, I would’nt be able to see the hands. For large recordings i will move it back though, and try my best. The demonstration is the first I have filmed. So, stay tuned. Thanks for the advice, Bryan

Doug Jensen January 15, 2010 at 4:40 pm

Hi Bryan. It does my heart good to discover young organists, sometimes I worry that the “praise band” is taking over church services and thus young muscians’ hearts.

May I make a constructive suggestion. There are so many YouTube organ performance videos that do not show the pedal performance, even when that is where the greatest skill is being used. I hope that it will become possible for you to obtain video recording equipment that can be positioned so show both your hands and your feet. Here are a couple of outstanding videography examples: the videos by Xaver Varnas; and by Maxime Patel.

You have my best wishes for personal and professional happiness.

Doug

Bryan January 10, 2010 at 2:12 pm

Yes, we must get together. I usually call my Interlochen choral people when I need help with that kind of thing. I recommend a church choral director, or college one. We have a lot of them around you know. :) I will try my very best to free some time for the Concerto. Maybe in February. Take Care, Bryan

Nathan L. Driscoll January 10, 2010 at 1:22 pm

hey Bryan,
I’m writing a mass. So far I have gotten 2 pages into the Kyrie. I’ve written a good intro with it (I think), but now it’s time to put in the singers. I was wondering if you know any good singers that could help me out on good singing parts. Also, We should find a day to write out the final movement to the Organ Concerto. I think I have found some good ideas for it, and it’s not minor (can you believe it?!). We had better finish before your trial expires.
God Save the Queen,
Nathan L. Driscoll

Bryan December 3, 2009 at 4:06 pm

Thanks Murphy! I still listen to your show! And love it! Thanks for the comments, Bryan

Murphy Huston December 3, 2009 at 9:39 am

Hey…Bryan nice website. You have come a long way…congratulations!!…Murphy

Patrick J. Murphy November 2, 2009 at 7:41 am

Very nice website! I wish you the best in the future.
Keep up the great work!
Pat

Bryan October 31, 2009 at 11:43 am

Thanks! I had fun. The performers were great! And of course Martha was awesome. Bryan

Jeff Ingram October 31, 2009 at 11:28 am

Great show last night! Very dramatic entrance! Really set the tone (no pun intended) for the Boellmann! Enjoyed the cape and seeing you on the ‘big screens’. Loved to volumn at the end of the piece. Sorry I didn’t stay for the reception, needed to get home to Vivo. Great job! Ingram

Bryan October 30, 2009 at 2:49 pm

That’s neat! I have only seen the one from the centennial sunday and the very first. Thats great you got to see it. Back when our old Reuter console was “new”.

Mark October 30, 2009 at 11:14 am

Hi Bryan,
I have a service bulletin from the 1970′s from your church. On the cover is a very nice photo of the Roosevelt. My aunt who lived in CA had visited there and sent the bulletin to me. I still have it with my organ pics and specs.

Best Regards,
Mark Dennis
Bethlehem, PA

Bryan October 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm

Hey Ryan, not sure what you mean by “send me something”. I have lots of concert brochures or pictures, most are on my website, but if you want one, pick the organ, and I will send it. Thanks for the interest, Bryan

heather perry October 15, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Hi Bryan,
Send something to me!
From,Ryan Perry

Bryan October 15, 2009 at 5:18 pm

Haha, ok. Thanks for looking at the website! Thanks for the kind words, and the um, “constructive criticism”. lol. Don’t think I will be changing the picture, as it looks pretty nice with my home church’s organ. Thanks again, and I will see you Monday, Bryan

Claire and Maddie October 15, 2009 at 12:21 pm

Hello! :D

Well as you say this website is groooovy! you look funny in your picture!!!!LOL!!!!!! OMG it is amazing that you actually made this! Well we are very amazed with you! well we have to gte to class! Bye!

Your Friends,
Maddie :) and Claire :)

Bryan October 11, 2009 at 8:13 pm

Thanks! Hope you can make one!

Jordan October 11, 2009 at 8:11 pm

Hi Bryan!!!
I was just comenting on your site. its cool and very interesting. I should come to one of your concerts. Ill check them out then tell you which ones I can come to. Sound good. Jordan

Bryan September 21, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Thanks Mrs. Walterbach! See the concerts page for my next performance. If not, come to a service or two. I will let you know about those if you are interested. Bryan

Ms. W September 21, 2009 at 1:03 pm

Bryan,

Your website is very impressive! I think you are a very wise, old soul and I am so glad you are in my class this year. I would like to hear you play the organ some day. I bet you play very well.

Ms. W.

Charles Miller August 3, 2009 at 8:29 pm

Hello Bryan!

I finally made it to your website. WHAT FUN! It’s amazing that you have so much great stuff on there. BRAVO! As I said in my Facebook message, it was terrific hearing you play and seeing that, in you, there is another bright, shining pipe organ star rising in the sky. Keep up the wonderful work and your incredible dedication. You are already fantastic and are going to be even fantastic-er (!!!) in the months and years ahead!

The doors of National City Christian Church are always open for you to come and visit. Now just hop on a plane and GET HERE!!! :o )

All best wishes!

—Charles Miller

Bryan August 3, 2009 at 4:57 pm

Thanks David. You played very well. Hope you get to the academy! If you are in Denver, let me know. I am on Facebook now. Talk to you soon! Bryan

David Acton August 3, 2009 at 2:52 pm

Hey Bryan!!! Great site, now move on to facebook :) It was such a pleasure meeting with and working with you this summer. Keep up the love for this fantastic instrument we play!!!

Your Friend,
David Acton

Bryan August 3, 2009 at 9:41 am

Thanks for your comment! It was a pleasure and honor to work with you. The recital went very well. I hope to see you if I visit the DC area. Thanks for your knowledge! Bryan

Edward Moore July 28, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Hello Bryan. It was very nice meeting you this past weekend at Interlochen and working with you and hearing you play. I hope the final recital goes really well on Sunday evening. Play pretty!

Wonderful web site!

Best,
Ed Moore
Organ Faculty
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Bryan June 14, 2009 at 2:55 pm

Thank you for your comment. I look forward to my day at the paramount as well. I have wanted to get in for a while. Thanks, Bryan

Robert Castle June 13, 2009 at 11:41 am

Bryan: I look forward to meeting you when you visit the Paramount. It is obvious that you love the music and instrument. Keep up the good work.
Regards,
Robert Castle
Organist, Paramount Theatre
Organ technician, Morel & Associates

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