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Answers to Trivia Questions from September Cristo Connection
How many 'Ranks' does our magnificent pipe organ have?
91 ~ Our 91-rank Berghaus pipe organ is truly an eclectic instrument. The 91 ranks of the organ, a set of pipes, consists of the following:
Great - 22 ranks | 1,332 pipes
Swell - 23 ranks | 1,403 pipes
Positiv - 19 ranks | 1,159 pipes
Antiphonal - 10 ranks | 610 pipes
Pedal - 17 ranks | 563 pipes
Total: 91 ranks, 5,067 pipes! Read more about our pipe organ at lacasadecristo.com/organ.
What did Martin Luther say about music?
All of the above. Martin Luther is most commonly known for his theological influences. His upbringing and musical education strongly influenced his theological beliefs. He believed music should play in the church, and changed the way music was written and performed.
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