Music at Brookville Presbyterian Church
Music is a big part of our worship service. We welcome anyone who would like to join us in this beautiful way of praising our Lord. Our church is blessed to have a variety of beautiful, historic instruments.
The adult choir of Brookville Presbyterian Church sings four part music in the worship service every Sunday from September through June, and also for special services throughout the year. Everyone who loves to sing to the Lord is welcome to join.
The church also has a three octave handbell choir which meets on a less structured basis. Substitute ringers are always needed.
The adult choir of Brookville Presbyterian Church sings four part music in the worship service every Sunday from September through June, and also for special services throughout the year. Everyone who loves to sing to the Lord is welcome to join.
The church also has a three octave handbell choir which meets on a less structured basis. Substitute ringers are always needed.
Choirs
Vocal ChoirVocal Choir Rehearsal Sunday after worship
Vocal choir provides special music during worship September through May. The adult choir of Brookville Presbyterian Church sings four part music in the worship service every Sunday from September through June, and also for special services throughout the year. Everyone who loves to sing to the Lord is welcome to join. Soloists and groups provide special music during the summer months. |
Bell Choir
The Bell choir provides a special musical offering for occasional worship services. There is always rooms for more ringers.The church also has a three octave handbell choir which meets on a less structured basis. Substitute ringers are always needed.
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Instruments
Moller Organ installed 1908
In 1861 the church obtained a 'harmonium', which was later called "Reed" or Cabinet Organ. The first pipe organ was installed in 1884.
A Moller organ was installed in 1908. Upon the completion of the installation process in the spring of 1908, John A. Bell of Pittsburgh performed the inaugural organ recital. In 1951 the organ was rebuilt, using many of the original pipes. |
Zimbelstern (or Cymbalstern)
Bach is reported to have written music for the Zimbelstern and to have used the Zimbelstern during his many years as a church organist. The instrument provides a brilliant voice to devotional works.
The word Zimbelstern means "cymbal-star" and the first instruments were indeed made in the shape of a star. The organist controls the Zimbelstern by way of a small keyboard mounted on a bracket behind the organ bench. |
Deagan Chimes 1928
The Deagan Chimes were installed in 1928 and were dedicated on Easter Sunday. The chimes were a memorial gift given by the family of Judge Charles Corbett after his death in 1927. A keyboard was installed to the right of the organ which enabled the organist to play hymns using the chimes.
Deagan Tower Chimes are considered the finest tower chimes, having thicker walls, richer tones and more accurate tuning capabilities. Deagan built some 440 instruments between 1917 and 1958. Currently the chimes located in the Brookville Presbyterian Church are one of a dwindling number of sets still in a condition to be used. The addition of an electrical player has provided the opportunity for the set to play daily. |
Deagan Chimes
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Steinway Piano purchased 1898
Steinway & Sons produced this 7 ft 3 in Model C Rosewood instrument in New York City in 1885. The keyboard features 85 keys, rather than the 88 keys found on standard instruments. The piano was sold to a private customer and found its way to the Brookville Presbyterian Church in 1898.
In 2010 a visitor who was well acquainted with Steinway instruments informed the staff that this particular model with the reduced number of keys was a rarity. |
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