The 1985 console on its last day at Marsh Chapel. During early 2004, it underwent renovation to its console, with work done by Thad Outerbridge. The Casavant Organ Opus 2000 at Marsh Chapel was made by Casavant Fréres, Limited in Quebec, Canada, and installed when the Chapel was built in 1950. Scott Allen Jarrett is the Director of Music and Justin Thomas Balckwell is the Associate Director of Music and Organist. As Music at Marsh Chapel expanded the position was split and now Dr. Scott Allen Jarrett took the illustrious position. In 1990, the University Organist and Choirmaster was Julian Wachner, FAGO, who had previously served as the assistant to Dr. Max Miller, University Organist and Choirmaster until 1990, played for the service. Dean of the Chapel, Robert Watts Thornburg led the congregation in a dedication litany. On March 24, 1985, the re-built Casavant organ was dedicated “to the Glory and Praise of God in Service and Concert” at the University Service of Worship. The role of music in the Church and in Marsh Chapel is also evident in the two newel posts flanking the choir stalls, on which are carved the heads of Georg Friedrich Handel and Johann Sebastian Bach. Cecilia, patron saint of music, holding a portable organ. Gregory, the namesake of Gregorian chant, with a dove on his shoulder and holding a monochord as well as St. The organ screens include several carved panels, featuring figures of bells, a lyre, clef scrolls, and music staffs. The organ is an essential part of the architectural design of the Chapel’s interior. The rebuilding of the Casavant in 1985 was made possible by the generous gift of Thomas C. It was donated to Boston University by the generous gift of the Honorable Guy W. The organ is adjudged to be one of the finest in this part of the country, and is especially noted for its high quality and appropriateness of sound in performing French Romantic organ literature.
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