The Bethany Organ

"O Come, Let us sing unto the lord; let us make a joyful noise unto the rock of our salvation.  Let us come before his presence with Thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with Psalms." Psalms 95:1-2

Bethany's organ was custom designed and built by the Schantz Organ Company, Orville, Ohio.  All pipes were hand crafted specifically for this organ from a variety of materials, including: zinc, poplar, copper, and alloys of tin and lead.  The organ uses electro-pneumatic pitman windchests with 3 1/2" windpressure throughout.  There are a total of 48 ranks of pipes controlled by a moveable three-manual drawknob console which includes a four level memory solid-state combination action.  The installation was completed by

Schantz in May 1987.

The organ was installed in an essentially freestanding manner on a  large shelf in one corner of the sanctuary.  Swell choir and Pedal divisions are screened with a facade composed of basses from the Pedal 16' Principal and Great 16' Violone and 8' Principal, with the balance of the Great exposed in two sections forward to the facade.  This placement, togeher with excellent acoustics, allows the organ to fill the room effortlessly.  The broad scales of the Great principal chorus in particular contribue to the overall warmth of the insturment, which, while being capable of rather dramatic impact, is never harsh or strident.

Contact:  Kathy Eggleston
Phone:  (303) 758-2820
E-Mail:  kathy@bethany-denver.org