Our History
Our Organ
"Music is a fair and lovely gift of God which has often awakened and moved me to the joy of preaching... Next to theology, I give to music the highest place in and the greatest honor." -Martin Luther
The All Saints Memorial Organ was constructed by the Schlicker Organ Company, Buffalo, New York.
Original specification of the instrument was designed by Steven C. Grubb, church organist and director of music, with final suggestions and a 16-foot Principal and Sesausaltera II being added by the Schlicker Organ Company two months prior to the construction of the organ.
Because of the earthquake possibilities in this area, extensive reinforcing of the base to hold the organ was required before installation could begin.
Original specification of the instrument was designed by Steven C. Grubb, church organist and director of music, with final suggestions and a 16-foot Principal and Sesausaltera II being added by the Schlicker Organ Company two months prior to the construction of the organ.
Because of the earthquake possibilities in this area, extensive reinforcing of the base to hold the organ was required before installation could begin.
All Saints Memorial Organ -
dedicated November 13, 1983
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The organ case is a basic simple casework constructed of red oak. The main pipe chests are of a slider-type built from seasoned virgin grown yellow poplar. Manual Principal pipes from 4' C on, and all Mixture pipes are made of an alloy of 70% tin and 30% lead. Other metal pipes are from 46%-60% pipe metal or of copper, depending on the type of stop. 8-foot octave and lower metal pipes are made of pure annealed zinc, or copper. All wood pipes are made of hardwood.
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The organ was dedicated on November 13, 1983 and ceremonies included worship service at 10 a.m. and a dedication recital at 4 p.m.