Dunbar Heights Organ
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When we thought of our organ, most of us imagined only of the console we see and the artificial pipes that frame the chancel, with some vague idea that there was something going on in the adjacent organ room.
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The Organ ReportIn 2009, we became aware that our organ needed a lot of work if it is to continue to serve us and match the excellent acoustics of the sanctuary. Music Director, Greg Caisley talked with the very dedicated David Quinton whose father also cared for our organ for many years and put together a report that started us thinking. Click this picture to see the report which tells the history of the organ and includes fine pictures. Have a look; it's good stuff! |
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Consequently, we have engaged on a major repair and renovation of our organ. The work is being done, of course, by David Quinton.These days we are getting a look inside the organ room and finding out about the repairs. When completed, all these parts, huge wooden pipes and smaller metal pipes and valves will be reattached, reconnected, screwed in place and working together to produce the fine sound the organ is capable of. | |
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David has left us notes to help us understand what he is doing. He's also left us samples of materials to look at and touch. The biggest job is replacing all those circles of leather that allow the stops to open and close, controlling the flow of air to the pipes.
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