Rodgers Instruments LLC
Hillsboro, Ore. – Model 950B (2002)
Solid-state key, stop and combination action
3 manuals, 50 stops, 21 pipe ranks, 41 digital ranks
By late 1999, the 110-year-old Midmer organ had become unplayable due to various mechanical problems and wind leaks. Over a period of three years, the organ was rebuilt with new reservoirs, stop motors, swell shade motors, and the Swell Oboe was revoiced. A new three-manual console, built by Rodgers Instruments, was installed to interface the existing pipe ranks and to provide additional digital stops. The resulting instrument, known as a "hybrid" or "combo" organ, was installed in time for Christmas 2002. On March 3, 2003, the organ was dedicated in a concert by St. Mary's organist, Stephanie Larkin, and guest organists Lydia Morrongiello and Rick Tripodi.