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As part of the Cathedral’s In Tune Music and Organ Campaign, we’re inviting you to sponsor a stop or a pipe on Gloucester Cathedral’s magnificent new organ - a remarkable opportunity to be part of the Cathedral’s musical legacy that will inspire generations to come.
Currently being built by renowned organ builders, Nicholson & Co Ltd, the new organ is set to be unveiled in June 2026. The beating heart of Cathedral music, it will combine rich Romantic tones with vibrant continental colours, creating an instrument of outstanding musical versatility that will elevate worship, performance, and community music-making.
The new organ will also form the foundation of our Organ Academy, providing new educational opportunities and inspiring the next generation of musicians, ensuring that the organ is not just a privilege, but an instrument for all to explore, enjoy and master.
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Each organ stop represents a distinct voice in the instrument’s tonal palette. By becoming a sponsor, you’re helping to build something truly extraordinary, and your support will be formally recognised as part of the Cathedral’s musical legacy.
A stop can also be sponsored in memory of a loved one - a lasting tribute woven into the fabric of Gloucester Cathedral’s sound for generations to come.
All organ stop sponsors receive a personalised certificate in recognition of their support (UK and international shipping available), their name engraved onto one of the pipes in the stop, along with an invitation to an exclusive Cathedral event to hear their chosen stop being played. All donors will also receive regular updates on the organ’s progress and the In Tune campaign.
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These two stops are ingeniously combined in a single ‘polyphone’ pipe that delivers 24 deep pitches across two volumes. These massive tones, two octaves below piano pitch, give the organ its sonic depth and physical power, resonating through the Cathedral and stirring the soul.
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This soft, fluty Pedal stop sounds an octave below piano pitch and is most important when accompanying the choir during services, gently anchoring the organ’s quieter sounds. It is arguably the most frequently used stop in worship.
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This is the main ‘flute’ stop on the Swell department. It is a beautiful, hauntingly mellow sound, and plays at piano-pitch.
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Light and refined in tone, the Dulciane is a softly voiced reed that brings clarity and gentle warmth to the Swell organ. Often used for quiet accompaniment and subtle colouring, it enhances reflective music with sensitivity and balance.
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This important stop sits on the Great manual - the organ’s most powerful division. A bright, string-toned member of the Diapason family, it sounds an octave above piano pitch and adds brightness to the Diapason chorus. It’s also the pipe to which the entire organ is tuned.
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The Doublette is a small, bright flute stop, pitched at 2′, found on the Swell division of the organ. It adds light, clarity and definition to the organ’s sound.
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Pipe sponsorship is a meaningful and accessible way to support music at the Cathedral. By sponsoring an individual pipe, you are helping to build the new organ note by note and contributing to a musical legacy that will be heard and enjoyed for years to come.
Sponsorships begin at £25. UK and international shipping available. Each sponsor will receive:
A personalised sponsorship pack including a Certificate of Sponsorship
Priority booking for the Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival (13-14 June 2026)
Regular updates on the organ and the In Tune campaign
Click to sponsor a 1' pipe for £25Click to sponsor a 2' pipe for £50Click to sponsor a 4' pipe for £100Click to sponsor a 8' pipe for £500)
In Tune is our most ambitious music campaign to date and seeks to fund the building of the Cathedral’s famous organ and a variety of exciting initiatives to unlock musical potential and opportunity across the city, county and diocese.