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Since 1908 the organ has sat
behind the choir stalls and since the 2004-2005 rebuild in the
position shown in these photo's. This made it difficult for the
Organist to know what was going on in the main body of the
church. It was also difficult sitting so far away from the pipes
and with them sounding out into the body of the church away from
the console, to balance the organ. Since 2008 when the 10.15
"All Together " service was established the various bands took a
greater part in the service and it was difficult for the
organist to switch from piano to organ and indeed to balance the
organ with the band so that the organ could become part of the
band. During recitals it has been difficult to set up CCTV so
that the audience could actually see the recital organists
playing and watch their skills. Hinckley Choral Union who
regularly use St Mary's for their performances were having to
set up CCTV between the conductor and the organist so that some
of their major performances could be organ accompanied. |
This picture
shows where the console has been removed. A decision as to what
this space will be used for has yet to be made but it has the
potential to give another small meeting room or extend the
vestry for larger groups to meet. |