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Organ dedication recital slated Sept. 29 at Historic Christ Church

Opus 93 inside Historic Christ Church was handcrafted by Taylor & Boody Organbuilders in Staunton.

Historic Christ Church, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, is getting a new organ. Handcrafted by some of the nation’s premier organ builders, the organ will make its debut at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 29, at a dedication recital.

Organist Giles Cooke will perform both 18th-century music and an original piece composed for the occasion by Mary Beth Bennett. The organ replaces one dating from 1974.

The new organ was built by Taylor & Boody Organbuilders of Staunton, which specializes in high quality organs that are grounded in historical….

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