New Berghaus Organ

Construction has begun on our new organ, with the pouring of the pipes – 5,067 in all! See pictures below.

The construction contract was awarded to Berghaus Organ Company in Chicago, Illinois. Once completed, the new sanctuary organ will 92 ranks (sets of pipes) in total, controlled by a new four manual (keyboard) console.  The Berghaus Organ Company has a web site with pictures of current and recent installations.  Open Berghaus website.  (opens new window)

Installation in the sanctuary is anticipated to begin in June of 2008. The current pipe organ will be removed and stored until it is installed in our new chapel, yet to be completed.

Computer rendering of pipes

The pipe facade, as represented in the computer generated picture, above, mimics the natural landscape of the desert. The sun on the left side of the image is the Zymbelstern, a rotating set of delicate bells.

There will be pipes, as shown above, at the back of the Sanctuary by the mezzanine.
Pictures from Berghaus Organ Company as the build and assemble the organ pipes.
Photos from Berghaus Organ showing work completed.