Historic Organ Tour
Schedule
Sun Oct 06 2024 at 11:30 am
UTC-06:00Location
2600 Leyden St, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80207 | Denver, CO
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Have you ever wanted to see a historic pipe organ up close? Now's your chance!
Attendees will:
- Learn about the sounds of the organ
- See how it works, including the pipeworks
- Have a chance to play it!
Designed for ages 1-100 - all are welcome!
Questions or to RSVP (not required): email Billie Busby Smith at [email protected]
About the Park Hill Organ
The 22-rank instrument built by the Reuter Organ Company of Lawrence, Kansas was originally installed in 1955. The instrument was intended by Reuter to be a prototype and model for its flagship, landmark instrument designed for Whatley Chapel at the former Colorado Women’s’ College, which was installed in phases during the early 1960s. The Great division of the PHCC organ was completed in 1964 with an addition of 6 ranks; the swell division was completed in 1969 with the addition of 4 ranks; while the pedal division was completed in 1985 with the addition of the 16-foot reed.
The organ, which is located in the sanctuary gallery of the Park Hill Congregational Church is considered by organists to be an excellent example of regional organ building. As such, it has been used in recitals for the American Guild of Organists and the Colorado Symphony Guild, Inc.
Based on its superior acoustics and location in the Metro Denver area, the Park Hill space is used by numerous community arts organizations and individuals for performances. Among these groups are Bennie Williams Spiritual Voices, The Spirituals Project, various GALA choruses, the Rocky Mountain Children’s Chorale, Grand Design Chorale, and the Park Hill Brass.
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Where is it happening?
2600 Leyden St, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80207Event Location & Nearby Stays:
