Church Music
The Buzard Pipe Organ
Steeped in the traditions of Lutheran church music, Trinity maintains an active and growing music program for all age levels within the congregation.
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Vocal choirs and instrumental ensembles at both the church and the school lift their praises to God through music. Almost every Sunday at Trinity is blessed with organ music and the talent of one or more of the parish's choirs or ensembles.
Recognizing the importance music has in the liturgical life of the congregation and recognizing that the pipe organ is the best instrument to lead congregational singing, Trinity installed a new pipe organ in the fall of 2012.
Built by the Buzard Pipe Organ Builders of Champaign, IL, it is the largest pipe organ in Sheboygan County, with 52 ranks, 40 independently speaking stops, and some 2930 pipes. The organ dedication coincided with the celebration of the congregation's 160th anniversary and the Mixed Choir's 150th anniversary.
Organ Specifications
16’
8’
8’
4’
4’
2 2/3’
2’
IV
16’
8’
8’
GREAT
Lieblich Gedeckt (Sw)
Prinzipal (Façade)
Rohrflöte
Oktav
Flöte
Quint
Oktav
Mixtur (1 1/3')
Englisch Horn
Trompete
Festliche Trompete
Chimes
Zimbelstern
Tremulant
16’
8’
8’
8’
8’
4’
4’
2 2/3’
2’
1 3/5’
IV
16’
8’
8’
4’
8’
SWELL
Lieblich Gedeckt
Spitzflöte
Holz Gedeckt (from 16’)
Salizional
Schwebung
Prinzipal
Kleinflöte
Nasat
Flachflöte
Terz
Groβ Mixtur (2')
Fagott
Trompete
Oboe
Klarine (from 16')
Festliche Trompete (Gt)
Tremulant
8’
8’
4’
4’
II
2’
2’
1 1/3’
III
8’
16’
8’
4’
POSITIV
Harfenpfeife
Metall Gedeckt
Prinzipal
Blockflöte
Kornet (2 2/3' + 1 3/5')
Oktav
Pfeife
Larigot
Zimbel (1')
Dulzian
Festliche Trompete (Gt)
Festliche Trompete (Gt)
Festliche Trompete (Gt)
Nachtigall
Tremulant
32'
16'
16'
16'
8'
8'
8'
4'
4'
IV
32'
16'
16'
8'
4'
8'
PEDAL
Untersatz (digital)
Holz Prinzipal
Subbass
Lieblich Gedeckt (Sw)
Oktavbass (Façade)
Gedeckt (from 16')
Lieblich Gedeckt (Sw)
Choralbass (from 8')
Nachthorn
Mixtur (2 2/3')
Contra Posaune (digital)
Posaune
Fagott (Sw)
Trompete (from 16')
Schalmei
Festliche Trompete (Gt)
A complete assortment of couplers at 16', 8' and 4' pitches can be found in the organ. The Festliche Trompete stops are not affected by any couplers in any division, nor by couplers between divisions.
Choirs and Ensembles
Mixed Choir
Practices on Thursday nights from 7:35 to 8:45 p.m.
Men's Choir
Practices on Wednesday nights
Handbell Choir
Practices on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:25 p.m.
Instrumentalists
Practices are held as needed throughout the year
If interested in joining any choir or ensemble please contact the church office.