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Preserve a Rare Treasure of Pipe Organ Building and Local History As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Robert and Rita Schaffer Memorial Music Fund is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Historic&nbsp;Matthias Schwab Pipe Organ (1859),&nbsp;and continuance of the Cathedral Concert Series. Saved from destruction and rededicated in the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in 1974, this remarkable 19th-century mechanical-action instrument is one of the few surviving examples of its master builder still capable of speaking with its original voice. Today, it needs a comprehensive restoration to ensure that future generations can hear, study, and experience this extraordinary piece of our musical heritage.Your gift, of any amount, will help preserve its voice for generations to come. <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.cathedralconcertseries.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Discover the Schwab Organ and Its Extraordinary History</a> A note about Zeffy: During checkout, Zeffy may suggest an additional contribution to support its free fundraising platform. This is entirely optional, and you may select $0. Your full donation goes to the Memorial Music Fund. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791847641/wysiwyg/w7hagsrdq0aihd92mmfx.jpg" style="width: 375px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 375px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Matthias Schwab Organ (1859)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;West Gallery ~ St. Mary&#39;s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Scope of RestorationPreliminary restoration proposals have ranged from $180,000 to $325,000, depending on the work proposed. These figures are not yet a final project budget. Our objective extends beyond returning the instrument to reliable playing condition. We seek a comprehensive, historically sensitive restoration that preserves the Schwab organ&#39;s distinctive character, craftsmanship, and musical voice for generations to come. A final fundraising goal will be established once the full scope of the restoration has been determined.

Preserve a Rare Treasure of Pipe Organ Building and Local History As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Robert and Rita Schaffer Memorial Music Fund is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Historic Matthias Schwab Pipe Organ (1859), and continuance of the Cathedral Concert Series. Saved from destruction and rededicated in the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in 1974, this remarkable 19th-century mechanical-action instrument is one of the few surviving examples of its master builder still capable of speaking with its original voice. Today, it needs a comprehensive restoration to ensure that future generations can hear, study, and experience this extraordinary piece of our musical heritage.Your gift, of any amount, will help preserve its voice for generations to come. <a href="http://www.cathedralconcertseries.org" target="_blank">Discover the Schwab Organ and Its Extraordinary History</a> A note about Zeffy: During checkout, Zeffy may suggest an additional contribution to support its free fundraising platform. This is entirely optional, and you may select $0. Your full donation goes to the Memorial Music Fund. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1791847641/wysiwyg/w7hagsrdq0aihd92mmfx.jpg" style="width:375px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />                                               Matthias Schwab Organ (1859)                     West Gallery ~ St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption Scope of RestorationPreliminary restoration proposals have ranged from $180,000 to $325,000, depending on the work proposed. These figures are not yet a final project budget. Our objective extends beyond returning the instrument to reliable playing condition. We seek a comprehensive, historically sensitive restoration that preserves the Schwab organ's distinctive character, craftsmanship, and musical voice for generations to come. A final fundraising goal will be established once the full scope of the restoration has been determined.

The Robert and Rita Schaffer Memorial Music Fund

Historic Matthias Schwab Organ Restoration

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