Hagberg polished the brass tongue by rubbing it with a $20 dollar bill! “Twenties work better because they are handled less frequently than smaller denominations,” he said, adding he goes to the bank for “crisp twenties” before tuning assignments. With the tuning complete, Mathieu paid homage to the organ’s wonderful musical legacy as he filled the sanctuary with a glorious rendition of All Creatures of Our God and King. Karen Lorentz is a freelance writer, ski historian, author, and treasurer of the Shrewsbury Community Church. Spring 2018
above: View of the pipes in the organ case left: Andrew Hagberg holds a pipe. 75