The Organ is in truth the grandest, the most daring,
the most magnificent of all instruments invented
by human genius. It is a whole orchestra in itself.

The Christ Church Organ

 

The organ that Dr. John Whiteside, organist and Director of Music Ministry, brings to resounding life each Sunday is a unique instrument with a remarkable history.

 

It started its career as a theater organ, built for the Yankee Radio Network by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston.

 

Today at Christ Church, it is a fully integrated blend of original pipe organ craftsmanship and contemporary digital technology. With 130 total stops and 161 total ranks, including 51 pipe ranks, 3,021 pipes and 5 polyphonic percussions, it puts a wide range of musical resources at the organist's command.

 

Thoughout the seasons of the Anglican church year and events in the lives of our parish family, the Christ Church organ plays an active, expressive role in our worship as a community.

 

 

Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company, Opus 1025, 1941

 

Built for the Yankee Radio Network, WNAC Studios, Boston, MA

 

Relocation to Christ Episcopal Church

 

Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company, 1957

 

Tonal Modifications and Additions

 

Philip A. Beaudry Co., 1960

 

New Console, Digital Additions, and Solid-State Pipe Relay

 

Rodgers Instrument Corporation, 1997

 

Design, Integration of Organs, and Tonal Finishing

 

Rodgers Organs of New England, Inc., 1997