“It is very moving to hear such a magnificent work of organ building, and one that has been as lovingly cared for, as the organ in St. Mark’s Church, Beaumont, Texas. “ – Charles Callahan organist and author of the Aeolian- Skinner Legacy


Dating from 1962, the St. Mark’s organ is one of the finest extant examples of this era of the Boston based Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company’s output. Joseph Silver Whiteford (1921-1978) President was responsible for the overall tonal design and the renowned Roy Perry (1906-1978) of Kilgore, Texas did the tonal finishing. It is a milestone instrument in a unique series of collaborations between these two gentlemen. It was installed by Nora and Jimmie Williams.


The St. Mark’s Organ has been featured on NPR as well as other broadcasts. A CD was made in 2005 in conjunction with the Vermont Organ Academy and was sold internationally.


The instrument features three manuals and 51 ranks over three divisions: Great, Swell, and Positiv. However, the organ is infinitely more versatile than many instruments of its size because of a "Divided Swell" division. The instrument has seen only minor adjustments through the years. The Great now includes a 4' Harmonic Flute. The Swell now has a II-rank Sesquialtera, and the Positiv had a 4' Principal added.


The organ is maintained by Dr. Jason Alden of Alden Organ Service, Plano, TX.


Memorial Donations or Gifts dedicated to the organ's preservation and care are always welcomed.


Aeolian-Skinner Organ Opus 1391

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