"The Sights and Sounds of the Pipe Organ"

      Mary Mozelle’s “The Sights and Sounds of the Pipe Organ” is a narrated, musical program that is both entertaining and educational and that appeals to audiences of all ages.  This fascinating program invites the listeners on a journey, both aural and visual, through Time and Sound, exploring the historical development of the pipe organ and taking a close-up look at why and how the pipe organ generates its wonderful sounds!

    The purpose of “The Sights and Sounds of the Pipe Organ” is to give people a new appreciation for the Pipe Organ and to unveil some of the mysteries surrounding the instrument.  After all, most people have no idea what goes on at the organ console although they are accustomed to hearing it every week in church! The Pipe Organ is a fascinating musical wonder and deserves to be recognized as The King of Instruments! 

     During “The Sights and Sounds of the Pipe Organ” listeners will learn HOW THE PIPE ORGAN IS MADE AND PLAYED and HOW THE PIPE ORGAN WORKS.  The audience will be delighted to HEAR the welcome sounds of familiar and favorite organ pieces.  They will SEE the Organ Console with it’s multiple manuals, pedals for the feet, a myriad of stops and pistons and a sample “Pipe Display” that will demonstrate the various sizes and shapes of pipes in each of the “families”: Principals, Flutes, Strings and Reeds.  
    After giving the audience a chance to see and hear all about how the Pipe Organ works, Mary will close the “The Sights and Sounds of the Pipe Organ” presentation with a performance of everyone’s favorite - the Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Charles Marie Widor. 

     Everyone is welcome to attend! Bring your friends and neighbors!  Don’t miss it!  

                    A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Music Ministry Fund.