Dedication & Recital This Sunday

The Samples Memorial Organ will be dedicated at a special service at 5:00 PM on Sunday, August 21. The organ, a Rodgers Specification 990, is one of the largest electronic organ installations in the area.  The organ features a three manual, 57 stop drawknob console and 8 speaker cabinets (containing a total of 70 speakers) strategically placed throughout the historic church nave.


The organ will be dedicated in memory of St. Paul parishioner Ron Samples, whose generosity (and the generosity of his family and friends) made the dream of a first-class instrument at the church possible.


Afterwards, there will be a recital performed by noted organist Mr. Will Thomas, Director of Music at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.  Mr. Thomas, a native of Middle Tennessee, began his studies at Middle Tennessee State University at the age of 13.  He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Music from Carson-Newman and went on to earn his Masters of Music in Organ Performance from the University of Tennessee.  Most recently, Mr. Thomas performed in the Organ Academy at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in New York City.


Invitations have went out to other churches and people in the community.  Please make sure to attend this special event and support the music program at St. Paul's!