Our Organ!

Our new 3 manual, 48 rank pipe organ is being built by Chris Holtkamp located in Cleveland, Ohio. Visit Holtkamp Organs, their website for more information.

 In the beginning.....

Sheila Felder and Jean Anderson were privileged to visit the organ shop in Cleveland on May 23 to see much work in progress by many artisans. Work began on June 4 when the first load arrived. Workers will fill the organ chambers from the back to the front and the finished view will be of gold pipes that line the front of the instrument.

 

 
The console, or keyboard, is crafted from five different woods, including plumwood, rosewood, walnut, red oak and cherry.

 
The pipes are each an exact mixture of tin and lead; the more tin, the brighter the sound. More lead creates a subtle sound. Each pipe is carefully molded, soldered and tuned. Some of the pipes are 2 stories tall and there are a total of 3000 pipes!

On Oct. 14, 2007, the Dedication Concert featuring Paul Jacobs was held.

Paul Jacobs Dedication Concert Oct. 14, 2007 3:00pm