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Phoenix Organ Installation Diary at Streetsville United

At a special congregational meeting held December 15, 2002 the congregation of Streetsville United Church approved the purchase and installation of a Phoenix PD-351 Digital Organ to replace its current Keates Pipe Organ with some components dating back to 1920. This diary will attempt to log the progress of the organ's construction and installation during the spring of 2003.

Saturday, April 19, 2003

Not to be Overlooked: High Quality Woodwork Craftsmanship

For all we admire the music put out by our new organ, one other aspect has received enthusiastic praise: the quality of the workmanship in the console. Phoenix's close attention to the woodworking detail has resulted in a piece of furniture that is a very welcome addition to our oak-paneled choir loft and pulpit stage woodwork.

As one example, the colour match of the stain to that of the new pulpit stage addition built last summer is as perfect as one could expect; it blends right into the surroundings. But other details, such as the unique design of the music rack lamp which illuminates both the music and the manuals as well as the inclusion of a "pop-top" storage area in the organist bench, simply add to the organist's ability to comfortably deliver quality music. The day before delivery Phoenix found a minor fault in the rolltop cover and completely replaced it, working through the night to ensure that there was no compromise in its appearance, while delivering on schedule. I know of another instance where a wood component was replaced to meet their quality standards.

As mentioned previously, the majority of the time spent in preparing and building the console is related to the woodwork; in the end, it is an appropriate complement to the quality of music provided.
Posted 4/19/2003 10:06:00 p.m. by Jim Courtney