Interview-seed-starter Questions

• What were your first thoughts upon hearing those fateful phone messages?
• How did you feel upon entering the water-soaked dripping-ceiling sanctuary?
• What opportunities did the organ rebuilding afford- i.e., was there a silver lining?
• You lost a lot of music scores- were they replaceable?
• The organ console was previously located in the corner balcony. Why did you choose to move it and the choir pews to the center?
• You mentioned the acoustics have improved. How was that accomplished and is it really better?
• Nothing was mentioned about the pianos and harpsichord. Were they damaged?
• How grueling was it to be without the organ for so long?
• You've described the pipe organ instrument as an extension of your self to create the music. Tell us about your connection with this otherwise seemingly mechanical monstrosity. How did it feel to see it being carted away for so long to be rebuilt?
• How did the choir and congregation pull together during the rebuilding efforts? Did the congregation dwindle any while the services were held in Unity Hall?
• There were a lot of "clever" improvements to the operation and sound of the instrument that Steve Russell included. Tell us about these.