Charles Viner & Son

(Opus No.161, 1901 ca.)

History of the Organ

• 1907 Installed as part of the church’s Centennial Celebration
• 1964 Renovation
  
• 1989 Repair
  
• 2021-22 Proposed Major Restoration 
  

​​The Organ Renovation Project

Built and installed in 1907, renovated in 1964, and repaired—by the men of our church!—in 1989, our church’s pipe organ requires some tender loving care so it can continue to facilitate singing and worship at our church. Representatives from Parsons Pipe Organ Builders have reviewed the instrument, as well as Scot Huntington, past president of the Organ Historical Society. All speak positively about our organ, including the quality of work done in 1964 and 1989. The work required is expensive and extensive. Therefore, as part of its discernment process in whether to authorize the restoration, the church Session has authorized a Pledge Drive. Please see below to learn more about our instrument and the Pledge Drive.

• July 25, 2021 - Pledge Drive Kickoff and PLEDGE FORM

Organ Historical Society

• Pipe Organ Database entry for our organ
  

​Description of the Restoration

​​Organ Videos

• February 12, 2023 - "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by J.S. Bach (and Organ Restoration Update)
• January 8, 2023 - Crown Him with Many Crowns, Arr. Burson (and Organ Restoration Update)
• October 9, 2022 - Concluding Voluntary, by R.G. Thompson (and Organ Restoration Update)
• July 10, 2022 - “To God Be the Glory” by William H. Doane, arr. by Burkhardt (and Organ Restoration Update)
• June 26, 2022 - Fuga in C Major by D. Buxtehude (and Organ Restoration Update)
• May 8, 2022 - Excerpts from The Planets, op. 32, Gustav Holst, arr. Snell (and Organ Restoration Update)
• April 10, 2022 - Ah, Holy Jesus arr. J.S. Bach, BWV 1093 (and Organ Restoration Update)
• March 13, 2022 - Adagio from Sonata III by A. Guilmant (and Organ Restoration Update)
• February 13, 2022 - Nocturne by Felix Mendelssohn (and Organ Restoration Update)
• January 9, 2022 - “Largo” from New World Symphony by Dvorak, arr. Asper (and Organ Restoration Update)
• December 12, 2021 -  Hark! the Herald Angels Sing by Mendelssohn, arranged DeCou (and Organ Restoration Update)
• November 14, 2021 - Variations on “Ellacombe” arr. Gudger (and Organ Restoration Update) 
• October 10, 2021 - “I Love to Tell the Story” Arr. Fischer (and Organ Restoration Update)
  
• September 14, 2021 - Bergen Historical Society - Organ Presentation by Alden Snell
  • Alden speaks about the history of the instrument, demonstrates how the instrument works, and plays several musical selections.
    
• September 12, 2021 -  Prelude and Fugue in G Minor by J. S. Bach (and Organ Restoration Update)
• August 8, 2021 -  Arioso by Handel (and Organ Restoration Update)
• July 25, 2021 - Organ Presentation and Concert
• November 25, 2020 - My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need & Toccata by Pachelbel

The organ is used for one or more hymns on most Sunday mornings. You can see our worship services on our YouTube Channel.

Box #206, ​38 South Lake Ave., Bergen, NY 14416     (585) 494-1251     bgnepc@gmail.com

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