History and Instruments

St. David's has a rich musical history. Additionally, we have several exceptional pieces of musical equipment inlcuding:

Chapel Organ 

In spring of 2007, Dobson Organ Builders installed our beautiful new 3-manual, 47-rank organ.  This instrument was designed along with the new worship space, and is integrated beautifully into the whole of the Chapel.   “With its solid, solemn tones, grand but never grandiose, Dobson Opus 84 has become our natural partner in worship...." Joseph Bonn, Organ Committee chair told The American Organist magazine.

Church Organ 

The two-manual organ in the church was originally built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company in 1952. Several improvements have been implemented over the years including additional pipework added in 1975 and an overhaul in 2005. The organ contains 19 stops and 21 ranks of pipes.

Cello 

In the mid-nineteenth century, Jessee Brooke, member of the vestry and Warden of St. David’s Church,owned a cello that was played as a part of services before there was an organ or other musical instrument. The Brooke family donated the cello to the church. It was restored in 1995.

Harpsichord & Pianos 

St. David’s owns a Flemish style double (two-manual) harpsichord built by Willard Martin in 1998. In the Chapel there is a Steinway B grand piano built in 1924. It was completely rebuilt in 2004. A five-foot Kawai grand was purchased in 1999 and is used for choir rehearsals.

Handbells and Chimes 

St. David’s Handbell Choir performs with a 4 ½ -octave set of Schulmerich handbells and a three-octave set of Schulmerich tone chimes.