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News · June 25, 2026

Pipe Organ 101: An Intro to the King of Instruments

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Mozart called the pipe organ the “King of Instruments,” and this July you can discover why in a special two-session class led by Elisabeth Ellis and Don Crawley. Whether you are a lifelong music lover or simply curious about how these massive, complex instruments work, this class offers a unique look behind the scenes.

The class features two sessions:

  • Introductory Class: Sunday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. in the First Church Sanctuary
  • Paul Fritts Organ Shop Tour: Saturday, July 25, where you will see a hand-built pipe organ being prepared for shipment.

To get a taste of what makes these instruments so remarkable, you can listen to a PipeDreams episode featuring the Fritts organ at Pacific Lutheran University.

Register

Reserve your spot in this two-session class with Elisabeth Ellis and Don Crawley. Tell us which session(s) you’d like to attend and we’ll follow up with details.

Which session(s) will you attend?