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Introducing Taylor & Boody Opus 88!
In 2021, Luther Memorial voted to further its excellence in music and liturgy by commissioning a new, custom-built pipe organ. This organ will be the 88th instrument built by Taylor & Boody Organbuilders of Staunton, Va. It will be installed in two phases; the first portion of the organ will arrive in March 2026, and we anticipate the entire instrument to be completed in the spring of 2027.
About Taylor & Boody
With installations in such prestigious locations as Yale University; St. Thomas Church, New York; Cambridge University; Ferris University, Yokohama, Japan; and Hong Kong Baptist University, the craftsmen and women at Taylor & Boody have won world-wide acclaim for their artistry and attention to detail. The firm was founded in 1977 by George Taylor and John Boody to build mechanical-action organs in historical styles. With a dedicated sawmill and metal shop, nearly every single aspect of the organ—from the pipes to the keys–is constructed in-house.
WATCH: George Taylor and John Boody introduce their organ building shop and some of their early instruments.
WATCH: An in-depth tour of the Taylor & Boody organ building shop.
About Opus 88
Our new organ will consist of 87 ranks and over 4,500 wood and metal pipes ranging from the size of a pencil to a nearly three-story building. It will be housed in two oak cases, designed to highlight Luther Memorial’s particular architecture. Specifications may be found on the Taylor & Boody website at taylorandboody.com.
Giving
While we have made great strides in early gifts and pledges, we invite you to prayerfully consider making a gift towards this exciting project.
GIVE TO NEW PIPE ORGAN: luthermem.org/give. Select “New Pipe Organ” fund. Thank you for your gift!
