The Organ Miracle

It is a kind of miracle. We have a new organ, at least one new to us! That it has happened is miracle enough, even more, that it has happened in such short order and so expeditiously. Last Tuesday, the old organ was taken out and the new one put in place and made ready for use.

 

Many, many thanks to all of you who donated so generously to the organ fund that helped to make this possible! It is an amazing testament to the significance of the organ and Chapel in the school, it seems to me. Many thanks goes especially to Michael Gnemmi, our organist, who handled all of the arrangements so brilliantly and efficiently in finding the organ, getting it shipped, and installing it. But it takes many hands. Many thanks to Brandon Jodrey and the maintenance team; to David Graeber who got it set up and ready to play; to the Alumni and Finance office for all of their expertise, and to the patience and forbearance of everyone.

 

Appropriately enough, our student organist, Sofia Ning ‘25, was the first to play the organ last Thursday, followed by Michael Gnemmi on Friday. How wonderful and what a glorious sound. A kind of miracle. Let the merry organ thunder!