Before

After

The project involved the re-design and renovation of an existing space and replacement of a failing electro-pneumatic organ. There were several acoustical deficiencies in the church including excessive carpeting, soft ceilings, and a choir space in a completely different area than the organ. The original organ spoke from chambers into the chancel, and did not project in to the nave.

Our recommendations included a tile floor for the chancel, a hardened ceiling, and moving of the choir space. The organ now speaks down the long axis of the nave with the choir directly below.

From our notes in the dedication booklet –

"Our goal was to provide an instrument and liturgical / acoustical environment which would provide for more devotional, inspirational, and exciting worship. This building, of commodious original design integrity, now offers an even fuller, richer service to the congregation. The resonant organ case has been built of historical wood cabinetry, blending with the visual design of space. The location of organ pipes on the front central axis of the room now allows blended tonal projection, balanced to the acoustics of the room. The acoustical environment itself has been ‘brightened’ with more sound-reflecting surfaces, giving improved reverberance for organ, choir and congregational singing. Martin Luther’s concept of a central altar table, closer to the congregation, has been achieved fro more intimate and communicative liturgy. The mechanical action ‘tracker’ organ, now enhances worship with warm and clear tone; it will do so for many generations due to its long lasting design and workmanship."