Welcome!
Welcome! My name is Rien Schalkwijk, and I’m excited to share my music and story with you.
You might wonder: why “GatorWorks”? Over a decade ago, I was driving through the Everglades on a dust (mud) road during a thunderstorm in the wet season when I was suddenly attacked by a 9-foot alligator while freeing a branch stuck in my car. Thankfully, I escaped unharmed, but the experience taught me resilience and the importance of staying smart under pressure. Over time, I came to admire the gator as a symbol—quiet and steady, but fierce when needed. That’s how GatorWorks was born! The name of the road was "Loop Road." Last year I drove on Loop Road again which inspired me to make a composition with the same name. Here is a beautiful rendition from the piece by prolific composer and organist Carson Cooman (USA): Loop Road, Op. 20. If you cant to learn more about the famous South Florida Scenic drive (wildlife guaranteed) click here Loop Road (scenic drive).
From my music studio, build on top of our house, and from real pipe organs I create and share recordings made with my Hauptwerk organ on my growing YouTube channel. You’ll find an eclectic mix of organ music—baroque, romantic, contemporary, even jazz and theater styles—and occasionally some piano or accordion pieces. At the bottom of this page you can find my current Hauptwerk set up in my Home Studio:
If you enjoy my music, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. Have questions, want to connect, or looking for sheet music? Feel free to reach out at rien.schalkwijk@gmail.com. And if you’re interested in a live performance—or a unique presentation combining music with topics like ethics, leadership, or collaboration—don’t hesitate to contact me!
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy the journey!
Rien
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