This Colonial building provides this organ with a fine setting aurally and visually. Seating 350 including a balcony, it is not a large space. The ceiling and wall treatment, along with a minimum of carpet, make it a very pleasant space to Worship and make music. Chancel space is not abundant and unfortunately, a 16' Principal was not possible. A large Subbass provides the major bass with the Pedal Principal defining the line.
A deep desire for a 3 manual instrument and very little chancel space called for our most inventive tonal design and mechanical execution. The main organ is 30 ranks, which was challenging to spread over 3 manuals. Examining the specification will show our solution.
The Great and Choir are on the left. The Swell on the right. Pedal is disposed on both sides. The left facade is taken from the Great Principal, and the right from the Pedal Principal.
The Choir Cromorne has received much praise. Its dark sound makes one think that perhaps it should have been called Clarinet.
The 2 rank Processional organ is located under the very deep balcony and is intended to give pitch and to accompany introits. It is delicately voiced as a chamber instrument. The main organ is boldly voiced with a wide dynamic range. The shades are particularly effective.
The polished brass Trompette-en-chamade has flared bells and has a noble sound. With tapered shallots and on 7" pressure, its round, regal tones are a fine foil to the combined Great and Swell.
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