Lewtak Pipe Organ Builders, Mocksville, North Carolina, has completed a new organ for Chapel by the Sea, Clearwater, Florida: 31 stops, 20 ranks, 1,047 pipes on two manuals and pedal.
Enclosed in two manual divisions and pedal, the organ is focused by a case crafted of quarter-sawn red oak, the Principal façade gilded in 24-carat gold leaf. The color and finish were inspired by the Florida coastline. Artisans utilized lye to create a white hue reminiscent of sand. The pipe shades, with their varying circular patterns and blue accents, pay homage to the clear Gulf waters. The chancel is made complete with a central cross and furnishings designed and crafted in the Lewtak wood shop.
The dedication recital was played by Jeremy Filsell on January 25, 2026.
The organ is featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue of The Diapason.
https://www.thediapason.com/content/march-2026
https://www.thediapason.com/content/cover-feature-lewtak-chapel-sea
Builder’s website: www.lewtak.com
Church website: www.chapelbythesea.net
Photo credit: Kacper Lewtak
