Our Pipe Organ
The pipe-organ is central to our worship at First Presbyterian.
The long tradition of hymnody and liturgy supported by organ music is
alive and well, and appreciated, here.
Piano and other instruments are used frequently also, but it’s safe to say this congregation worships in a traditional style, and Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal is our central resource for worship music.
It’s important to us to provide good hospitality and proclaim the Word and Christ’s love as best we can while maintaining and furthering the Reformed Tradition.
Concerts, recitals, and other events make use of the organ, too! It’s a great instrument, and is often used as a community resource as well.
Check the A Festival of Music calendar for special events featuring the organ.
Casavant Organ, Op. 3767 (1998)
The instrument has 3 manuals and 48 ranks of pipes
(totaling 2,696 individual pipes).
It is used frequently throughout each week for worship,
teaching, and practice.
Various organ-related links:
Op. 3767 Organ Specifications:
Click Here to View
Pipedreams (American Public Media): https://pipedreams.publicradio.org/gallery/us_midwest/minnesota/rochester_first-presbyterian_casavant.shtml
Pipe Organ Database (Organ Historical Society):
https://pipeorgandatabase.org/organ/39761
Some young Cherub Choir students play a familiar Disney melody as part of a musical scavenger hunt!
“For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest: An Organ Recital for the Bereaved”. This recital was lovingly arranged and presented by FPC’s Director of Music & Organist John Stender and his wife Sarah. It is dedicated to families whose grieving has been complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the postponement of all public gatherings. It is also dedicated to every person who is grieving and coping with the death of a loved one, or any painful loss. This recital premiered Wednesday May 6, 2020.
