See the following image for a statement from SONATA on the state of our profession. With both MLB (19/30) & NHL (28/31 and very possibly 29/31 by October) trending up in hiring more organists, we have certainly reached a point where tradition is simply the right move to make.

SONATA wishes Larry Olsen a happy retirement and congratulations on his 18-season career. Instrumental during Carolina's 2006 Stanley Cup run, Larry inspired fans & players with prompts & music. We call on Carolina Hurricanes to seek a talented organist to continue the valued tradition.

SONATA congratulates Arizona Diamondbacks organist Bobby Freeman (Baseball, Phoenix/Arizona) on his induction into the Cactus League Hall of Fame. bobby freeman

Happy 4th. Google Doodles' #July4 entry "Let's Play Ball!" is a baseball-themed game that prominently features ballpark organ, comprising nearly the entire Google Doodle soundtrack. Support your team's organist & if they don't have one, write to them asking they add an organist!

So, Carolina Hurricanes, are you getting a new organ like you said in January? The odds of winning a cup without a team organist are pretty abysmal. Of teams without a current organist (including all organist appearances in 2018-19), zero have won the Stanley Cup in the 21st century. Zero.

This behavior runs afoul of SONATA’s advocacy for live tasteful music in sports. Might we suggest the following creative alternatives for a controversial call: Am I Wrong An Innocent Man Blinded by the Light I Fought the Law Please Forgive Me Sorry Wasn’t Me What’s Going On

SONATA What are your first and favorite go-to songs when playing ballpark organ?

Just met with the San Diego Padres. I hope you like organ at ballgames because I'm gonna be there a ton this year.

As expected, we are pleased to announce that the San Jose Sharks hockey team is hiring an organist. Apply here: svsejobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm…

SONATA welcomes (back) the newest (returning) hockey organist to our club, @jamesdaymusic of the San Jose Sharks! sonata.closecallsports.com/home/member-ro…

"I’m invested in preserving the live performance aspect of [organ music in sports]." - Josh Kantor, Boston/MLB avclub.com/article/what-d…

Please welcome the newest organist to the NHL, Jets' Trevor Olfert, representing Winnipeg/hockey.

Welcome new NHL organist Eric Sauvé of the Senators, representing Ottawa/hockey.

On this super bowl Sunday, we welcome Buffalo (Sabres) organist Curtis Cook aka Curtis Cook, representing Buffalo/hockey. Ht Organist Alert

It's official. For the first time in decades, all 16 Stanley Cup Playoffs-bound NHL teams (plus those on the bubble) have a live organist.

Bob Miller: "I miss the organ music at hockey games. It's synonymous with hockey and I'd like to hear it a little bit more." ❤️ #ThankYouBob

Statement from SONATA President @Gilimber. Thank you fans for the wonderful messages of praise & support for our talented bravesorganist.

The Buffalo Sabres organization has made a commitment to more, regular organ music. Pleased to say Curtis Cook will be at all home games.

Welcome to the newest (returning) organists to the NHL, Dave Calendine & Lance Luce, representing Detroit/hockey in the Red Wings new arena!

The West Michigan Whitecaps West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Detroit Tigers minor-league team) will have a live organist this year! Auditions are on March 3rd; please share with interested Grand Rapids-area individuals. mlive.com/whitecaps/inde…