The St. Stephen Pipe Organ

The organ at St. Stephen combines wind-blown pipes with electronically produced sounds, blending centuries of artistry and craftsmanship with today's leading edge technology. Electronically produced organ voices are precisely matched to several sets of wind-blown pipes. The excellence of old tradition is merged with the excitement of modern technological breakthrough.

Several features enhance our listening experience. Antiphonal speakers in the west alcove can echo the main organ or provide surround-sound. A music synthesizer will provide many sounds not traditionally found on pipe organs, such as: percussion, bells, electric guitar, orchestral instruments, and modern synthesizer tones. This versatility adapts the organ to a variety of worship styles.

Organ Features

• Four ranks (sections) wind-blown pipes
  • 8 foot and 4 foot flutes
  • 8 foot and 4 foot principals
• 50 speaking stops (organ voices)
• Three keyboards
• Couplers
• Volume, Crescendo and Tuning controls
• Programmable memory levels
• Sequencer for recording and playback
• Music Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) for coordination and control of external sound sources
• External Sound Module - synthesizes approximately 300 sounds