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Second Presbyterian dedicates restored organ in Sunday concert

David Friberg plays the organ at Second Presbyterian Church, which was relocated from choir loft's pit at the front of the church sanctuary to the back of the congregation. David Friberg plays the organ at Second Presbyterian Church, which was relocated from choir loft's pit at the front of the church sanctuary to the back of the congregation.

By Susan Pierce February 10, 2018 3 min read

If you go

› What: Organ dedication concert.› When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11.› Where: Second Presbyterian Church, 700 Pine St.› Admission: Free.› Phone: 423-266-2828.

In an era when many churches are gravitating to keyboards, guitars and drums to accompany congregational singing, Second Presbyterian Church is investing in the restoration of its 60-year-old pipe organ.

The first of three phases of restoration will be showcased Sunday during a dedication concert at 4 p.m. featuring organist David Friberg and the Chancel Choir of the church. The Rev. Dr. Michael Phoenix will officiate over the program.

Dr. Kevin Ford, choir director, says the first phase involved repositioning the organ console from the pit of the choir loft in the front of the sanctuary to the rear of the congregation as well as a complete cleaning of the organ’s pipes.

Phase 2 includes a new blower motor and the replacement of the chests that hold the pipes with new digital chests.