Wednesday, July 18, 2012

July 15 - Indianapolis-Second Presbyterian Church

War Memorial - Indianapolis Circle
We were early for our appointment at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis so we drove south on N. Meridian Street and enjoyed the sites of Indy. Here is a picture of the grand war memorial in the center of downtown Indy.

Ever wonder how we're traveling? Not in my little car! We're in John Bishop's big 'ol SUV! Lots of room, good AC, leather seats. It's better than an airline!
Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN

On Sunday at 2:00 we visited Second Pres in Indy. It had been 25 or so years since I had been there and the organ had recently been releathered and some voicing was improved. It is a fine example of late 1960's Aeolian-Skinner. This was the site, while I was in school, of Ryan White's funeral. Elton John, Barbara Bush, Michael Jackson, and many others attended. My friend Carl played the organ. He has great stories about it.

Chancel Division of 2nd Pres. Organ

Gallery Division of 2nd Pres Organ

Console 2nd Pres, John Bishop
John and I found beautifully balanced principal choruses, a variety of flute stops and exciting reeds on this organ.


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