St. Mary’s familiar pipe organ is mechanically unique. It was the largest instrument built by Woodberry & Harris in 1892 and a feat of installation. Engineers divided 3,000 pipes around the massive stained glass window behind the choir loft. Even after 120 years of liturgies, the instrument has no rivals.
Today, the Parish has undergone an ambitious project to restore the Woodberry & Harris that should guarantee another century of its splendid performance.
Andover Organ Company of Massachusetts was recently selected to restore the organ due to their years of restoration experience. Work will begin in late 2014 and is expected for completion in the Spring of 2015.
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Parishioners will soon receive a postcard invitation for a special recital and demonstration of the Woodberry & Harris organ. See information below!
St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish presents:
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Organist Peter Sykes in a mini-Recital and Demonstration of the Woodberry & Harris Tracker Organ Opus 100 of 1892
October 27 at 3:00 p.m.
St. Mary Church, 55 Warren Street in Charlestown
(617) 242-4664