Paul Fritts & Co. Organ Builders,
style='font-weight:normal'> Tacoma, WA, has built a new organ for Grace
Lutheran Church, also in Tacoma. The two-manual and pedal instrument is positioned high against the ceiling of the balcony. The pipes of both manual keyboards play from the same wind-chests positioned at impost level of the case. This allows a compact design for the case and necessary height for the full length string, the Gemshorn 8' playable from manual II. Also, the Rohrflöte 8' is able to play without restrictions from both keyboards. The manuals can be thought of as controlling stops that form a large single division. Hidden behind the main case but speaking freely stands the independent Pedal division and its three sets of pipes, the Subbaß 16', Principal 8' and the Posaune 16', each extended to play an octave higher.
The unity of concept that reached such a high point of
development with the Dutch and German organs dating from 1500 to 1800 greatly
influenced the design of this organ. The case, for example, is both the
structure that supports and houses the keyboards, key and stop action,
windchests and pipes, and also the structure that refines the sound and
appearance to those who experience it. The pipes, made from both hammered lead
and 28% tin alloy, are voiced full and colorfully with relatively high cut-ups
and open flues on a wind pressure of 70mm (23/4"). The Quintadena 16' and
Rohrflöte 8' are of generous scale and made of hammered lead. This both
contributes to a stronger fundamental and good projection. Low F of the
Principal 8' is the largest pipe of the façade. In keeping with the
ideals of the classic instruments the key action is of the suspended type--that
is, the keys pivot at their ends and are supported close to their front playing
surface by trackers that pull their respective pallets.
The case work as well as the carvings by Judy Fritts are
made entirely of vertical grained Douglas fir and depict an angel, the Luther
Rose and musical instruments referenced in Psalm 150. Lightly oiled,
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> this wood will slowly age to a rich
brown color. The builder extends thanks to the people of Grace Lutheran and
particularly Sandra Tietjen, organist and tireless champion of the project, and
Pastor Richard Tietjen for his shepherding of the project.
--Paul Fritts
MANUAL I
16' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Quintadena
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Principal
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Rohrflöte
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
II style='mso-tab-count:1'> Nasat/Cornet
2' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
IV style='mso-tab-count:1'> Mixture
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Trompet
MANUAL II
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Rohrflöte*
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Gemshorn
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Spitzflöte
2' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Waldflöte
11/3' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Sifflöte
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Trichterregal
PEDAL
16' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Subbaß
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Principal
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Gedackt*
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave*
16' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Posaune
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Trumpet*
*Transmissions
Couplers: Manual II/Manual I, Manual I/Pedal, Manual
II/Pedal.
Andover Organ Company, Methuen, MA, has built a new organ for Lee Memorial United Methodist Church, Norwich, CT. The firm's opus 101 is a two-manual tracker installed in a free standing case on the floor at the rear of the nave, and replaces a 25-year-old Baldwin electronic which had been presented to the church when it was built in 1959. The contemporary case was designed by Donald H. Olson, and emphasizes clean lines and sharp angles to harmonize with the church's A-frame structure. Facade pipes are of polished tin. Mechanical design was by Jay Zoller; tonal design and finishing was by Robert J. Reich. Mechanical key and stop action. A dedication recital was played by Barbara Owen, who served as consultant to the church.
GREAT
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Principal
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Chimney
Flute
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
2' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Fifteenth
III style='mso-tab-count:1'> Mixture
8
Trumpet
SWELL
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Spire
Flute
4'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Chimney
Flute
22/3' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Nazard
2' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Gemshorn
13/5' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Tierce
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Cremona
PEDAL
16' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Subbass
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Flute
Bass (12 pipes)
4'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Choral
Bass (12 pipes)
16' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Fagott
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Trumpet
(Gt)
Gt/Ped
Sw/Ped
Sw/Gt
Tremolo
Marceau and Associates, Portland, OR, has built a new organ for Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bellevue, WA. The organ is a synthesis of old and new, incorporating components of the 1965 Balcom & Vaughan organ installed in the rear galley. The move to the front offered a postion on the central axis of the church. A new structure was built to house the organ, based on plans developed by the architect for the sanctuary remodeling. The shallow design puts the organ on three levels, with Swell on level 1, Choir on level 2, and Great/Pedal on level 3. Windchests were retained, a new winding system was designed with a new Zephyr blower and larger parallel rise reservoirs; a new Solid State Logic Multi System was provided for the electrical switching system, and a new 3-manual tiered drawknob console was built in the Marceau shop, with P&S keyboards, Harris drawknobs and rocker tabs, and an 8-level Solid State Logic combination action. The stoplist is planned for expansion from 36 to 51 ranks. All of the existing pipework was revoiced and rescaled to fit into the new design; new pipework will be provided by Jacques Stinkens (who also built the original pipework). Principal choruses were augmented in each division, flutes were revoiced and repitched, and reeds were reworked. Joseph Adam was consultant. The Marceau staff included René Marceau, Mary Marceau, Mark Dahlberg, Bill Schuster, and Tom Krisinski.
GREAT
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Prestant
(ext)
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Principal
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Rohrflute
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Flute
harmonique (prep)
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Bourdon
22/3' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Quinte (prep)
2' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
13/5' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Tierce (prep)
11/3' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Mixture V
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Trompete
4'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Clarion
(ext)
Chimes
SWELL
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Bourdon
(ext)
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Principal
(prep)
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Bourdon
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Viola
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Viola
Celeste (tc)
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Spillflute
22/3' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Nasard (prep)
2'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
(ext)
1'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Mixture
IV
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Basson
(ext, prep)
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Trompette
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Hautbois
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Voix
Humaine (prep)
4'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Clairon
(ext)
Tremulant
CHOIR
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Erzähler
(ext)
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Principal
(prep)
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Bourdon
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Erzähler
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Erzähler
Celeste (tc)
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Principal
4' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Koppelflute
22/3' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Nasat
2'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octave
(ext)
2' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Blockflute
13/5' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Terz
11/3' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Larigot (ext)
1'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Sifflet
(ext)
2/3'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Mixture
III-IV (prep)
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Clarinette
(prep)
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Krummhorn
Tremulant
Zimbelstern
PEDAL
32'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Subbass
(electr ext)
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Contrabass
(prep)
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Prestant
(Gt)
16' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Subbass
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Bourdon
(Sw)
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Octavebass
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Gedecktbass
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Bourdon
(Sw)
4'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Choralbass
(ext)
4'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Nachthorn
(ext)
2'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Mixture
III
32'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Contra
Bombarde (ext, prep)
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Bombarde
(prep)
16'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Basson
(Sw)
8'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Trompete
(Gt)
4'
style='mso-tab-count:1'> Clarion
(Gt)
Bedient Pipe Organ Co., Lincoln, NE, has built a new organ for the residence of Ray Cornils, Woolwich, ME. The firm's opus 46 comprises two stops, two ranks, and 104 pipes. The case is of white oak; mechanical key action; stops on all the time. The organ was displayed and used for workshops at the Dallas AGO convention and moved to the Cornils residence in October 1994; the photo is from the convention exhibit area.
MANUAL I
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Rohrflute
MANUAL II
8' style='mso-tab-count:1'> Gedeckt
PEDAL
Man
II/Ped
Corrections & clarifications
The New Organs column in the May 1996 issue, p. 15, included
incorrect information on the renovation of the 1927 E.M. Skinner organ opus 654
at Congregation Mickve Israel by A.E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Sales and Service.
Contrary to what was stated, the restoration by Schlueter is still in progress.
At this point, the 1960 console has been rebuilt with solid-state relays, and
completion of the total refurbishment is proceeding as the congregation is able
to fund the project.
