Acoustically Speaking

I've had a couple of conversations yesterday with our organ builder advisers and one of the architects for the new church building. The CDC (Church Development Committee) is using the services of a sound engineer to help them come up with the best possible acoustics for the new building. I think this is an excellent move since acoustics is so key in a church building both from the perspective of speakers and musicians as well as the listening congregation. One of the things the sound engineer is looking at, using a sophisticated computer modelling program, is the optimum placement for the pipe organ. Is it the back or the front, for example. The sound engineer was looking for the acoustical output of the organ, for example, to factor in. While some of us may have our preferences (and biases) towards placement, we'll have to await the results of the study and then as committee we'll consult with both engineer and architect on a final decision. Should prove to be an interesting exercise. If anyone has particular thoughts or insights on this issue, would like to hear it.