Immerse yourself in a deeply restorative sound bath experience enhanced by the grandeur of the Longwood Organ. One of the largest Aeolian organs ever built in a residential setting, this extraordinary instrument features 10,010 pipes capable of producing an astonishing range of rich, resonant tones.
As organist Tedde Gibson plays and sound bathing instructor Kyle McKay guides, you'll be invited into a state of profound relaxation and mindfulness as the organ’s harmonies blend with the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and other therapeutic instruments. The instrument’s remarkable sound, paired with the exceptional acoustics of the Conservatory Ballroom, creates an immersive soundscape that calms the nervous system, quiets the mind, and nurtures inner balance.
Whether you're seeking stress relief, meditation, or the opportunity to experience the Longwood Organ in a new way, this one-of-a-kind class offers a unique way to slow down and reconnect while taking a memorable journey through sound.
Location
The Longwood Ballroom
Instructors
Kyle McKay, Tedde Gibson
One of a few musicians able to play classical and theatre pipe, organ, jazz, and gospel on the Hammond and piano, Tedde Gibson integrates these styles into his playing, performing across the country and serving as Director of Fine Arts at Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries (Baltimore, MD) and organist of Capitol Hill Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Washington DC).
A native of Tacoma, WA, Gibson began playing piano at age four and later pursued extensive training in organ, piano, voice, and classical improvisation with distinguished teachers at the University of Puget Sound, the University of Washington, Howard University, and The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. His diverse musical background has shaped a career spanning classical, sacred, and theatre organ performance.
Gibson has remained deeply involved in preserving and promoting the theatre organ and is a former chairman of the board of directors of The American Theatre Organ Society, becoming the first African American to hold the position. Throughout his career, he has performed concerts, accompanied silent films, and appeared at conventions for the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society, and the American Theatre Organ Society.
In addition to teaching piano and organ privately, he has recorded with numerous gospel and jazz artists, produced multiple recordings, and performed on some of the world's most notable pipe organs, including the world’s largest pipe organ in Atlantic City, NJ.
