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| 31 Dec 2018 | |
| Annual Fund Projects |
At the heart of Chapel lies the College organ, originally built in 1897 by Norman & Beard. The case was designed by Henry Prothero, architect of the Chapel. The organ was rebuilt and extended by Harrison & Harrison in 1930 and was last restored with minor alterations in 1976. In 2013, a 32-foot ‘Double Ophicleide’ stop was added, but by 2017 the time had come for the entire instrument to be taken apart for major restoration.
Donations given to both the Annual Fund and Chapel Fund contributed towards a complete refit of the console where the Organist plays. Eight general pistons were added along with a stepper system which, whilst retaining existing divisional piston system, added further versatility to the instrument.
The restored organ is now in prime condition for the 21st century and College remains one of the finest non-cathedral locations in the country for choral and organ music. We are extremely grateful to all who donated.