The Redeemer Organ

Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!

And may God give us faith to sing always, Alleluia! (Hymn #420)

Preparing for generations to come THE ORGAN

The organ is the primary instrument for music at The Redeemer—imagine worship without it. It leads us into worship every Sunday. It has been played for thousands of weddings and funerals. It is heard in concerts and recitals. It speaks more than any other single voice.



We have, however, reached a critical point with our present instrument. Parts of it are 78 years old and have been rebuilt a number of times by different companies. Consequently, it speaks with, one might say, “multiple personalities” that do not blend. It is increasingly subject to mechanical problems, and continuing to fix these is becoming unacceptably costly.

Last year, we discovered an extraordinary opportunity to purchase an historic instrument in pristine condition. This English organ, designed and built by Henry “Father” Willis, is ideally suited to support the Anglican music that is central to all that we do. We were able to procure this through the exceptional generosity of two Redeemer families.

We are currently working with the acoustical consultant firm Scott Reidel and Associates to determine the best way that we can install this new instrument. This is a process that will take some months to complete, which will provide us clear steps for how we can move forward.