Blog
Our staff, and some of our “super volunteers”, share reflections and testimonies on how they have encountered Jesus in their ministries and work, and what they are doing to share The Lord with others.
Who built our organ? (Part II)
As with church architecture, there are many schools of organ builders, with varying styles and traditions: Baroque, French Romantic, English, American Classic, to name a few. We wanted samples that would give us flexibility, a wide palette of sound options, and be compatible with our nave's acoustics.
Who built our organ? (Part I)
As with church architecture, there are many schools of organ builders, with varying styles and traditions: Baroque, French Romantic, English, American Classic, to name a few. We wanted samples that would give us flexibility, a wide palette of sound options, and be compatible with our nave's acoustics.
What sample sets will our organ use?
As with church architecture, there are many schools of organ builders, with varying styles and traditions: Baroque, French Romantic, English, American Classic, to name a few. We wanted samples that would give us flexibility, a wide palette of sound options, and be compatible with our nave's acoustics.
How were our organ sounds chosen?
As with church architecture, there are many schools of organ builders, with varying styles and traditions: Baroque, French Romantic, English, American Classic, to name a few. We wanted samples that would give us flexibility, a wide palette of sound options, and be compatible with our nave's acoustics.
What led us to the Virtual Pipe Organ choice?
As beautiful as our nave is, unfortunately, it could not be constructed with any space at all for organ pipes, or for any other parts such as wind chests, bellows, a blower, etc.
What’s a Virtual Pipe Organ?
As beautiful as our nave is, unfortunately, it could not be constructed with any space at all for organ pipes, or for any other parts such as wind chests, bellows, a blower, etc.
…So where’s the beef?
As beautiful as our nave is, unfortunately, it could not be constructed with any space at all for organ pipes, or for any other parts such as wind chests, bellows, a blower, etc.
What's so special about the organ?
Why should we have an organ? Short answer: because the Church wants us to!
Why Should Our Parish Have an Organ?
Why should we have an organ? Short answer: because the Church wants us to!
We are Getting an Organ!
As soon as we began worshipping in our new nave, many of us realized that at some point, we would definitely need an organ to strengthen and support singing in the liturgy, and to fill this beautiful space with thrilling music.