St Mark’s Camberwell
22 August 2024
When the doors at St Mark’s Camberwell opened in 1928, there was a small pipe organ of 792 pipes made by Fincham & Sons.
As the parish grew, the organ proved to be too small, leading to several upgrades. Rebuilt in 1990, a larger instrument with 1900 pipes was named after REV Church, organist from 1925-62.
Past organists led choirs of up to 45 adults and boys from Camberwell Grammar. Recent decades brought changing musical styles, and less choral music, but the organ remains a key part of our services.
In 2018, St Mark’s received a bequest for major organ maintenance. After a careful review, Australian Pipe Organs was contracted to undertake repairs and cleaning, upgrade electronics, and slightly enlarge the organ in 2023.
The renewed instrument is brighter, and gives a stronger lead to singing, to the glory of God. We give thanks for our benefactors.
Please join us to hear the result at a free recital in the church at 2:30 pm on Sunday 15 September, by Melbourne and international organist Rhys Boak. The program ranges from JS Bach to modern French works.
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