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Artist conception of where the pipes will be in the sanctuary. Click Here for the project description from John-Paul Buzard, pipe organ builders.
Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of His name;
give to Him glorious praise
NRSV Bible, Psalm 66
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CAN YOU HEAR HIM CALLING TO COMPLETE THE SANCTUARY? | In the Latin Church the pipe organ is to be held in high esteem, for it is the musical instrument that adds a wonderful splendor to the Church's ceremonies and powerfully lifts up the spirit to God and to higher things. |
After years of prayerful planning, the sanctuary of Saint Mark the Evangelist was built and designed for a pipe organ,. John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders was selected by our Building Committee to build our organ.
Even though the expenses to complete the pipe organ are significant, they are manageable for our parish. Because of the length of time between planning and starting the completion of Phase II, organ requirements have changed. It will be necessary to modify the structure of the sanctuary in order to accommodate the new pipe organ. During the installation process, this will be a perfect time to update and improve the sound system of St. Mark. This is a project that has been needed for some time . The organ's magnificent reverberation will benefit from an improved sound system and so will all of the services directed to our faith community.
As a member of our Catholic faith community, you are invited to pray for the success of the completion of our sanctuary. Whether you sponsor a pipe, a key or any portion of this magnificent instrument, it will lift the minds and hearts of our faith community for generations to come as they gather to worship. The projected date of completion: Fall of 2009.
Here is a link to how a pipe organ gets built. (THIS IS A NEW SEGMENT) Click here This is one design, but it highlights the intricacies of the building process from conception to tonal finishing after installation.
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Please consider making a gift in honor of a loved one. Your loved one's name will be placed in the altar and prayed for at all Masses.
Here are some rough amounts for the costs of various items:
The Console itself $100,000
A 16' Pipe $10,000
An 8' Pipe $2,000
A 4' Pipe $500
A 2' Pipe $100
An Individual key in the console $350
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John-Paul Buzard is the President & Tonal Director of Buzard Pipe Organ Builders, LLC of Champaign, Illinois. He received his Master of Music degree in Church Music and Organ Performance from Northwestern University in 1980, and his Master Organbuilder Certificate (now Fellow) from the AIO in 1985. The Company is housed in a converted turn-of-the-Century hotel in downtown Champaign, and employs 16 persons, all of whom are Members of the AIO. Besides being a member of the AGO, OHS, and APOBA, John Buzard is also a Member of the Worshipful Company of Musicians of the City of London, having been sponsored by Henry Willis, as the only non-English resident ever allowed into this ancient musicians’ craft guild. St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church has commissioned the firm of Buzard Pipe Organ Builders of Champaign, Illinois as the builder of our future pipe organ. The instrument’s design will encompass 3-manuals, 35 stops and 43 ranks of pipes. We invite you to go to learn more about the firm, its philosophy and qualifications by going to: http://buzardorgans.com .
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