First Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN

Major revoicing of the 1960 Casavant organ (III manuals/56 ranks).  This organ, one of the first during Lawrence Phelps' tenure at Casavant, had a thin, harsh, forced sound.

The project involved revoicing the foundation work in the organ, strengthening the 8' flutes and principals, "taming" the mixtures, and regulating the reed stops.  As part of this project, we also readjusted the wind pressures in the manual divisions, repaired a number of broken pipes in the Trompette en Chamade, and made minor repairs to the console and bench.

First Christian Church, Flora, IN

Restoration of the 1914 Pilcher case and pipe facade, and redecoration of the display pipes.

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St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Indianapolis, IN

When the St. Lawrence congregation contacted us, the were faced with a difficult problem.  Water under the concrete floor of the sanctuary had plagued the church for years, filling up the conduit that contained the main cables for the church's 1986 Zimmer organ.  Rerouting this cable would involve major construction, including the mess of cutting through concrete and brick.  Reynolds Associates solved this problem, and also updated and improved the organ, by installing a new Peterson ICS4000 control system, and enclosing plenum-rated CAT5 cable in a special waterproof jacket that could be run through the existing conduit, and then sealed in by the concrete contractors.  The organ now has capabilites it never had before, and the church saved money and mess having its problem solved. 

First United Methodist Church, Somerset, KY

What to do with the ubiquitous Wicks?  The original organ was built in 1960 by the Wicks Organ Company.  Reynolds Associates completely redesigned and rebuilt this organ into an instrument with a truly distinguished sound that is much more playable and listenable.  The organ includes a new console and control system as well as a new Principal ensemble that is planted on our exclusive channeled toeboard windchest design.

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The Old Centrum (Central Avenue Methodist Church), Indianapolis, IN

This wonderful II manual, 33-rank organ, built in 1892 by Indianapolis organ builder Thomas Prentiss Sanborn, was "resuscitated" by Reynolds Associates for the annual convention of the Organ Historical Society.  The organ had not been playable for many years.  A fascinating trek through history!

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2006-07

First Presbyterian Church, Kokomo, IN

Renovation of the III-manual Schantz organ, including console renovation, releathering, rewiring of entire organ, and the addition of several ranks of pipes including a new Trumpet stop for the Choir division.

2006

Irvington United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, IN

Renovation of the III manual-34 rank E. H. Holloway pipe organ, resulting in a III manual-43 rank instrument for this historic Indianapolis congregation. The project includes a new horizontal Trompette en Chamade, the Moriarity Trumpet.

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2005

First Presbyterian Church, Somerset, KY

A new Reynolds Associates pipe organ of II manuals/17 ranks.  This remarkably versatile and capable instrument was designed to fit into a very limited space.

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2005

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Michigan City, IN

Renovation of a III manual/50 rank Austin organ (Opus 2452 - 1967), including a complete renovation of the console with a Peterson ICS4000 control system, including MIDI interface with General MIDI voice module and record/playback capabilities.  The instrument was thoroughly cleaned, including chemical cleaning of the 19 ranks of exposed pipes, and installation of new stainless steel tuning sleeves.

2005

Grace Episcopal Church, Muncie, IN

Renovation and tonal additions to the II manual Gabriel Kney tracker organ (1972), bringing the total number of ranks to 20.  Additions included a new 8' Principal in the Great division, an 8' Trumpet, and a new Rohrflote playing in the Pedal at 8' and 4'.  New stop controls were added, along with an updated solid state combination action. 

The Grace organ will be rededicated with a recital on February 17, by Marilyn Keiser.

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2005

First Friends Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
Renovation of III manual/24 rank Casavant organ (1958). Includes new ensemble stops, complete revoicing of existing pipework, complete console renovation with Peterson ICS4000 control system including MIDI interface and record/playback capabilities. Upon completion, organ was increased to III manuals/35 ranks.

2004/(2006)

First United Methodist Church, Linton, IN
2004 - Construction of a new organ conserving materials obtained from a church that had closed. Project included renovation of pitman windchests, construction of new windchests, installation of new pipework in Principal ensemble, new blower, reservoirs, and winding system, complete console renovation including Peterson ICS4000 control system with MIDI. 2006 - Construction of exposed Great division with dramatic new layout in chancel area.   New visual design by Michael Lenhart, of our staff. Dedicated 2004, with a recital by Rev. Robert Schilling, AAGO.

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2004

First Christian Church, Frankfort, IN

Rebuild II manual/21 rank organ, originally by Kimball. This organ had been the victim of a very unsuccessful previous rebuild attempt by another individual. Reynolds project included complete renovation and refinishing of the console, rebuilding of existing solid-state control system, complete tonal redesign including new Principal chorus and mixture, major windchest repairs, new structural supports and access ladders throughout the instrument.

2003

First United Methodist Church , Sheridan, IN
Construction of a new organ, conserving materials salvaged from the church's 1918 Pilcher organ. Project included all new windchests, reservoirs, blower and winding, refinishing of the Pilcher console cabinet and installation of new stop controls, manuals, and Peterson ICS4000 control system with MIDI interface and record/playback capabilities. Dedicated 2004, with a recital by Rev. Robert A. Schilling, AAGO.

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2003

First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, IN
Rebuild of a III manual, 28 rank Austin organ (1968), including a new solid cherry console, cleaning and voicing, and six additional ranks of pipes including a spectacular Trompette en Chamade built of polished copper.

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2002-03

North United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, IN
Comprehensive renovation of the IV manual/56 rank Kimball chancel organ (1931), including restoration of the Kimball pitman and offset windchests, alterations to the winding system, tonal additions and redesign of previous additions to make them more consistent with the Kimball sound, complete renovation of the IV manual console including new Peterson ICS4000 control system with MIDI interface and record/playback capability.

Renovation of the II manual/20 rank Holloway pipe organ (1965) including major improvements to the Holloway windchests, new reservoir and winding system, and extensive tonal redesign, additions, and revoicing, increasing the organ to 22 ranks. New Peterson control system for chancel Kimball also controls gallery organ, making the total instrument equivalent to an 8 manual organ.

Rededicated in 2003 by Thomas Murray. Recital in fall, 2004 by Ken Cowan.

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See a video of Martin Ellis playing the Reger Toccata in d minor on this organ in recital.

2002

Fairview United Methodist Church, Bloomington, IN
New II manual organ of 14 ranks, with all new mechanical workings, and utilizing some pipes from the church's 1925 Pilcher organ.

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2001

Broadway United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, IN
A new III manual, 54 rank sanctuary pipe organ with pallet and slider windchests. All new windchests, reservoirs, console, and Peterson ICS4000 control system including MIDI interface and record/playback capability.

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2001

Broadway United Methodist Church (Chapel), Indianapolis, IN
A II manual, 9 rank organ for the church chapel. The organ was purchased from another church, and was rebuilt and tonally redesigned for Broadway. Prior to installation in the chapel, the organ was temporarily installed in the sanctuary balcony, to provide organ music while the chancel organ was under construction.

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2000

John Knox Presbyterian Church , Indianapolis, IN
Console renovation, rewinding, tonal additions, revoicing.

2000/2004

First Christian Church , Greenfield, IN
II manual Holloway organ. 2000 - cleaning and repair of the windchest slider mechanisms, repair of expression mechanism. 2004 - complete renovation of organ console, including new solid state control system with MIDI interface and record/playback capability, rewiring, tonal modifications, and revoicing.

1999

Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ, Indianapolis, IN
Complete restoration of the historic IV manual/66 rank Kimball-Casavant pipe organ. Includes restoration and releathering of the Kimball pitman windchests and offset chests, reservoirs and actions, rebuilding of the four-manual console including new solid-state relay and control system and 32-level combination action, restoration of expression actions and recreation of expression damper system, pipework repairs and repacking of wooden pipes, new unit windchests for the Casavant antiphonal division, general cleaning, voicing and regulation, and tonal additions. The original tonal structure is intact. This organ was originally built in 1933 for Kimball Recital Hall, Chicago. Rededicated in 1999 with a recital by Michael Murray.

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1999

Fairmount Friends Meeting, Fairmount, IN
Rebuild of the II/9 Reuter organ (1958). Project included releathering of the chests and reservoir, complete renovation of the console including solid state switching system, combination action, and MIDI interface with record/playback capability.

1998/2005

First Christian Church, Flora, IN

1998 - Tonal additions to the Holloway organ, cleaning, and complete console renovation including new solid state control system with MIDI and record/playback capability. 2005 - Major windchest modifications, new reservoirs and winding system, replacement of 8' Principal and 4' Octave.

1998

Grace United Methodist Church, Urbana, IN

Restoration of the II manual, 6 rank Vottler, Holtkamp, and Sparling organ (ca. 1929). Included rebuilding of windchest, installation of new reservoir, construction and installation of solid-state relay system, rebuilding of console including original internal console mechanisms and combination action.

1998

First United Methodist Church, Fairmount, IN

Tonal redesign, additions, and renovation. Organ expanded from 14 ranks to 20 ranks, and includes new Principal ensemble and solo reed. Console renovated with new solid state equipment including Peterson MIDI Resource System and record/playback capability.

1997

First Presbyterian Church, Wabash, IN

Console renovation and tonal redesign of a III manual, 40 rank organ by King/Bielhartz. Included revoicing of ensemble, and addition of a IV Fourniture to the Great division. 2000 - Six ranks of pipes replaced.

1996/2004

First Baptist Church, Anderson, IN

1996 - Relocation and redesign of II manual/18 rank M.P. Möller pipe organ to new church building. Console renovation with solid state equipment. Revoicing. 2004 - Installation of new expression shades in Swell chamber, installation of Peterson MIDI Resource System with record/playback capability.

1996

First United Methodist Church, Elwood, IN

Console renovation of a II manual, 25 rank Keates organ. Included rewiring of the organ, inclusion of a MIDI Resource System with record/playback capability, and revoicing.

1996

First Presbyterian Church, Marion, IN

II manual/35 ranks. Complete console renovation, rebuilding of pedal windchests, general cleaning, pipe repairs and voicing.

1995

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Decatur, IN

A 1912 tracker organ that had been electrified in the 1950s. Renovation services included installation of a new solid state relay and combination action, cleaning of the organ, and addition of new 4' flute and 8' English Trumpet. 2000 - new pedal windchest. Original tonal scheme is preserved.

1995

Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Clean and rebuild II manual/7 rank Schlicker studio organ. Included rebuilding keyboards and pedalboard, console cleaning and repairs, pipework reconditioning, voicing regulation, and tuning.

1994/1998

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

1994 - Relocate II manual/5 rank Holloway unit organ. Complete renovation of console with new solid state equipment. 1998 - Relocate organ pipes and chests to new recital hall.

1994

St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Frankfort, IN

New console, new solid state control system including Peterson MIDI Resource System with record/playback capability, windchest repairs and adjustments. Addition of 7 ranks of pipes, including Principal and reed stops.

1993/1999

First Reformed Church), Bluffton, IN

1993 - New organ including portions of church's 1935 Schantz organ. Complete console renovation with new solid state control system and MIDI Resource System, rebuilding of windchests, rebuilding of reservoirs, new Principal chorus and Trumpet. 1999 - install new Great main windchest (old chest ruined by roof leak), add one rank, new Great reservoir, new blower.

1992

Van Buren United Methodist Church, Van Buren, IN
Rebuild II manual/5 rank M.P. Möller organ (1929). Console renovation, solid state control system, new main windchest, new Principal and flute pipes. Added mixture.

1992

First Baptist Church, Marion, IN
II manual/18 rank Holloway organ. Console relocation and renovation including solid state equipment.

1988

First United Methodist Church, Marion, IN
III manual/48 rank Holloway organ. Installation of new multiple-level solid state combination action. 

1986/2004

First Christian Church, Marion, IN
1986 - Relocation and renovation of the II manual/28 rank Holloway organ. Replacement of several ranks. Rewiring. Revoicing. 2004 - Complete console renovation with solid state equipment including MIDI interface with record/playback capability.

1982

Grace Lutheran Church, Gas City, IN
Relocation and installation of II manual/5 rank M.P. Möller pipe organ.

1974

Barley Memorial Organ, Memorial Coliseum, Marion, IN
This municipal organ had not been playable for neary 15 years. Project included throroughly cleaning the organ, repairing and reconnecting the console, rebuilding the luminous stop control mechanisms, windchest repairs, and tonal rehabilitation. Console replaced in 1992. Hear a sample of this organ.