At the console

Countless articles have been written about the Tabernacle Organ. View below to see some fun pictures and articles from over the years.

Some featured organists

Edward P Kimball Career Synopsis

Edward P Kimball
Tabernacle organist 1905-1937

Alexander Schreiner Joins Tabernacle Organist Staff

Alexander Schreiner
Tabernacle organist 1924-1977

Hearing an Organ Recital

Edward P Kimball (b. 1882 – d. 1937)

Marcel Dupré Plays Tabernacle Organ

French organist Marcel Dupré lauds Tabernacle Organ
Deseret News 19 Jan 1949

Roy Darley Gains Tabernacle Position

Roy Darley
Tabernacle Organist 1947-1984

Roy Darley Debuts on Choir Broadcast

Roy Darley
Tabernacle organist 1947-1984

Postcard memento of the Tabernacle

Vintage postcard featuring Tracy Y. Cannon

A little about the organ

The Tabernacle organ was first played during the October 1867 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the 150 years that have followed, it has served as the iconic backdrop for meetings and events broadcast throughout the world.

Miracle of Great Organ

Tabernacle Organists l-r: Alexander Schreiner, Frank Asper, Roy Darley

Deseret News 29 Sep 1948

Facts about the 1948 Tabernacle Organ

Unknown Tabernacle organ technician, ca 1948

New Echo Organ Pipes

Tab organ technicians

The Salt Lake Tribune 17 Apr 1948

ca. 1905

ca1905 Tab facade Savage and Ottinger

Photo credit: https://news-au.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/australian-connection-to-world-famous-salt-lake-tabernacle-organ

Utah Statehood Celebration

Utah Statehood Day celebration

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