Peggy,

I have been an organist for over 30 years and have had the opportunity to play many different types and styles of organs. The organ I have been playing as of recent was a pipe organ. When we decided to begin looking at console replacements, my first inclination was to replace it as a pipe console. I have always felt the pipe organ to be the masterpiece instrument and felt the pipe sounds were superior to the sound of any other type.

As we began researching the options, it became apparent that technology had advanced faster than my understanding of it! I was amazed to find an organ that could combine the sounds of the pipes and the digital sounds to create a well-orchestrated sound and the pipe organ sound did not go away. I was also amazed at the extensive range of sounds that I, as the artist at the organ, could create. With our new console, I fully enjoy the sound of the full pipe organ as I play service music and other. However, I also have completely enjoyed having the many digital sounds that are now at my disposal. The congregation has loved the solo by the cello or the saxophone….they have also been amazed by the eerie sound of the “men’s choir” that came in on the antiphonal speakers during the playing of my prelude (O Sacred Head Now Wounded ) on Good Friday.

I continue to learn the vast amount of options I have with this organ! It has enhanced my appreciation of the “art of music”. I am grateful that my congregation supported the purchase of such an instrument!