Church of the Covenant
Cleveland, OH
The Church of the Covenant, Cleveland, Ohio was formed by the merger of three congregations, and its current building, designed by Ralph Adams Cram, was completed in 1911. During the 1950s the church became a leader within the Presbyterian community on social issues including admitting women as elders and opening its doors to the first black members. This involvement with social and human-rights issues is an important part of their mission. Covenant’s proximity to Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music has added to their long-standing tradition of excellent music, crowned by a 47 bell carillon.
The new organ for The Church of the Covenant is a modest 2 manual and pedal organ that will be located high in the rear gallery. The organ will be at low pitch and is designed to excel at performance of literature from the German baroque. Organist and Director of Music Jonathan Moyer studied organ, harpsichord, and piano at the Peabody Conservatory of Music and is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at Oberlin Conservatory.