Dean Lemire
 
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Dean at the console of the Uncle Milts Pizza Co. Wurlitzer, 1997
 
Dean's classical piano training was with Mrs. Leonard Dunlap at Pacific University. Since that time Dean's musical career has proven to be quite varied. Along the way he added the Theatre Pipe Organ as a favored instrument.
 
Dean has played keyboards for various USO tourgroups worldwide as well as being organist for the Portland Trailblazers for five years. He was staff organist at the historic Oaks Park Roller Rink for eight years during which time he appeared as the Rink's featured organist for the 1988 ATOS national convention. Dean was also on staff of the famous Organ Grinder restaurant in Portland.
 
Dean's theatre organ arrangements are fresh, innovative and exciting; even familiar standards are given new life. His impeccable keyboard technique coupled with his wry wit always combine to provide a delightful program.
 
Dean spends most of his time overseeing a packaging supply company that he owns in Portland, and can be heard regularly at Uncle Milt's Pipe Organ Pizza Co. in Vancouver.