Allen Organs Enhance Musical Joy in Churches and Homes

The congregation at Marco Presbyterian Church chose a 50 stop three manual Allen organ for their new sanctuary. A concert by America's "First Lady of the Organ," Diane Bish, will dedicate this magnificent instrument in February of 2003.

Dr. Ken Vickery, Pastor (right) and Jim Jordan, organist at United Methodist Temple in Lakeland inspect their new Allen three manual organ. Mathis Music made a special effort to rush the installation which was completed two days before a wedding.

The sanctuary for Hope Lutheran Church in Summerfield is still under construction but already the congregation has decided to purchase a three manaul Allen Renaissance Organ. The building is scheduled for completion in time for the season of Advent. The firm of Christoff Krietemeyer & Associates is the architect.

This stately two manual theatre Allen Organ belongs to John Spalding of Fort Myers. He designed a custom dolly so the instrument can be moved from his apartment to the club room for concerts. This talented man once built a theatre pipe organ.

Richard and Gloria Giunta of Tampa at their three manual Geroge Wright Signature Series Allen Organ. In their Bay Shore Drive home, Gloria also plays a grand piano complete with player system.

Travelers Rest Retirement Village in Brooksville chose a two manual Allen organ for the church/entertainment hall. Ted Hayes presented an evening of various types and styles of music on the new instrument.