Organs

The organ at St. Helena’s is modern yet reminiscent of the organ-building practices used during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe. This fine instrument is an example of the pinnacle of organ craftsmanship, a period known as the “golden age” of organ building and organ music, reached in Europe between 1600 and 1750. Three centuries later, the legacy of excellent organ building continues to elevate the spirit. Installed in 1985 by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders of Staunton, Virginia, the two-manual organ has 19 stops and more than 1,150 pipes housed in a beautifully crafted oak case.

DISPOSITION OF STOPS

GREAT	CHOIR	PEDAL
Bourdon 16’	Gedackt 8’	Subbass 16’
Principal 8’	Spitspijp 4’	Octave 8’
Hohlflöte 8’	Quinte 1’	Trompet 8’
Octave 4’	Octave 1’	Tremulant
Quinte 3’	Krumphorn 8’	Voogelgezang
Superoctave 2’	Couplers:
Cornet IV	GT/PD, CH/GT, CH/PD
Mixture IV	Temperament after Kirnberger
Trompet 8’

Two wedge bellows, foot pumped or blower winded

The organ-building firm of Jaeckel Inc. of Duluth, Minnesota, built the four-stop portative organ. The organ features mechanical key (suspended) and stop actions. Bellows are built in, and the blower is in a removable case.Front pipes are made of hammered lead. The cabinet is of solid mahogany. Natural keys are of ivory (from recycled keyboards). Turned knobs are of rosewood with inserted hand-lettered porcelain nameplates. Equal temperament, 54 note compass.

MANUAL STOPS
Rohrflöte 8’, Principal 4’, Spitzflöte 4’, Oktav 2’
Tremulan