The much acclaimed "Music at the Masonic Temple" recital series, which was introduced in November 1998, has brought about the production of an outstanding new recording of the three-manual organ in Corinthian Hall of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia.

Marc F. Cheban, who was the recitalist of the Aug. 1, 1999 concert, spent several days in the Masonic Temple creating the new recording. Mr. Cheban holds the Chair of the Creative Arts Department at St. Andrew's School in Middletown, DE, where he has served 23 years. He also is organist of the St. Andrew's Chapel and conducts all of the school's choirs. He has published many of his original compositions of organ and choral music.

The recording has varied presentations that are bound to please all listeners. They will hear just about every facet of the organ, including some sounds that can't be heard under any other circumstance. Technicians who recorded the CD say, "The sound ... is really spectacular. The clarity and 'presence' of the organ are very good, indeed. The 'theatre sound' on some of the tracks is wonderful ... there is a natural 'live' feel to the selections, not an artificial 'studio-like' sound."

The CDs are available at $12 plus tax and shipping from the Masonic Gift Shop at the Masonic Temple, One North Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107-2598. Phone (215) 988-1973.