Known as the “king of instruments,” the majestic church pipe organ is facing a difficult time. There is a shortage of organists that is affecting not only the 185 parishes in the Diocese of Brooklyn but churches across the country. Locally, from Bay Ridge to Bayside, a scarcity of organ players is having an impact on Sunday services.
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