Singing in the choir at this church, I can say that this instrument does everything well, from any kind of organ repertoire to accompanying the choir, soloists, small ensembles, and instrumentalists. Because it is so expertly voiced, it never overwhelms the room. The way Létourneau melded the 21 rank E.M. Skinner organ, the 1976 Casavant, and their own contributions into one beautifully cohesive 75 rank instrument is nothing short of masterful. Our Organist Emeritus Jeff Binford and Létourneau's Andrew Forrest created a brilliant design. We are very fortunate to have Jason Pedeaux as our current organist.

@williamorser7669

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3aWAWWAAAS SSs

So beautifully done! Thank you for visiting our church and highlighting this instrument, for which we are so grateful. Our friends at Letourneau were a joy to work with, and we cannot thank them enough for what they have done to enhance the worship experience at our church, and the choral and congregational musical offerings which are integral to that experience.

In Tyler, Texas I was present 40 years ago when Marvin Methodist Church installed their large Schantz organ. It was at the forefront of American organ building in that era and was wonderful. But that also made it dated. I was there for it’s dedicatory concert when it spoke for the first time. And recently I was also present for its final concert when it said goodnight and goodbye for the last time. LeTourneau is now building a more timeless and fantastic replacement for the church and I anxiously await its installation so I can here it speak for its first time. This will be an undoubtedly fantastic machine and no doubt span many more decades and perform many more eras of the repertoire impeccably. I anticipate it’s lifespan will last for ages beyond the 40 year mark. The engineering, tonal design, and voicing are going to create a truly magnificent landmark of an organ. And if the frontal casework is anything like this, it will be dazzling!

I love hearing all of the celests put together.

@kenfraza

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Me too!!

You guys deserve this instrument so much! I loved hearing the Casavant sounds again. Also fascinated that you're on the cutting edge of a 6 2/5' trend! Never have heard of a church paying for that before. Congrats!

Nice spec and use of selected ranks of the two other instruments. Chambers are beautiful too.

Another nice Létourneau organ. Létourneau did an excellent incorporating E.M.Skinner, the Casavant, and their own contributions together to make a wonderful cohesive instrument. There is a great abundance of solo and ensemble colors in this organ.

Brent, sure enjoy your great organ videos, so informative. I play a mini-organ(accordion) sort-of-speak.

Beautiful workmanship!

@william.j.rivera5324

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JESUS love 🔥🔥

Beautiful sound, especially liked the trumpets.

Pretty good stoplist!

That cathedral was built in 1922, wow! Then that just means that that cathedral was built the same year King Tut's tomb was discovered! I'd like to get a Houptwerk version/sample set of this Letourneau pipe organ from the First Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa Alabama.

@williammitchell1864

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The First Presbyterian church was built 94 years ago. The Letourneau pipe organ was installed 94 years later.

Do you know what was cool when he played the percussion the harp that sounded like this to stalag pipe and stalagmite organ at Luray caverns beautiful

that Schalmei at 32:15 sank pretty fast in tuning on the Eb :D

You need to go to First Methodist Orlando.

Quite the instrument and quite the organist, quoting several hymn tunes during the demonstration without benefit of notation. Letourneau did a great job voicing the organ for a sanctuary carpeted into a dampened acoustic.

JESUS love you ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

That dude playing is horrible at demonstrating. Must’ve left his personality at home.

Poorly played.

@michaelhaslam6089

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Hi, John. Could you share a link of your organ playing? Many thanks.