First United Methodist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its five-manual, 110-rank M.P. Möller pipe organ with a return recital engagement by Frederick Swann.
The celebration also included recognition of director of music Will K. Andress for his 40 years of service, and organist E. Ray Peebles, who is approaching 15 years as organist/artist in residence.
Five octaves of English handbells were added in 1990, playable from the main organ. The organ was revoiced in 2002 by Bruce Shultz and Associates.
A plaque was installed on the choir rail adjacent to the organ, listing the organists who have served the church since the installation of the Möller organ:
Arie Tubb Motschman (1985–1989), Gayle Andrews Sullivan (1989–1990),
Stephen Distad (1990–1996), Jeremy Bruns (1996–1997), and E. Ray Peebles (1997 to present).
