OUR
CHOIRS
The Chancel Choir sings during the 9:30 a.m. worship
service September through June. We present a variety of sacred music and
also feature special instrumentalists throughout the year. Rehearsals are
on Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. New youth and adult members are always
welcome.
The Bell Choir also rehearses Wednesday evening at 7:00
p.m., September thru May. We provide special music during the worship
service on a monthly basis.
Children's Choir, ages preschool through age
12. Children leave the church service during the final hymn to go to the
Chapel for rehearsal. Beth Huwe is the director.
HISTORY OF THE ORGAN
The history of the Salem United Methodist pipe organ
dates back to the early 1950’s. A blend of the old and new, it was built
by Mr. Robert Fischer. Three of the present twenty-one ranks were part of
a previous organ that was donated by an Ohio congregation. These pipes
are well over one hundred years old.
The total design of the present instrument reflects the
classic and modern schools of thought. In the fall of 1984, the organ was
moved from the old sanctuary, and the main windchests were “double decked”
into the current configuration. A new trumpet was donated by the
Neuenschwander family. The addition of the 16 ft. principal unit was
completed in the spring of 2000. The largest of these (5 pipes) was
placed inside the organ to the left. Additionally, an 8 ft. Petit
Trompette, 2 ft. Italian Principal, 1 3/5 ft. Tierce and a new console
were added.
