Better Pipe Organ Database

Karl Schuke (2003)

University of Denver: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Recital Hall
2344 E. Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO

Images

2019-12-21 - Lower organ case and en-chamade (Photograph by Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald, submitted by Jeff Scofield/Jeff Scofield)

2019-12-21 - Lower casework and en-chamada (Photograph by Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald, submitted by Jeff Scofield/Jeff Scofield)

2019-12-21 - Organ case (Photograph by Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald, submitted by Jeff Scofield/Jeff Scofield)

2009-12-21 - Back side of keydesk (Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald/Database Manager)

2009-12-21 - Great Pipework (Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald/Database Manager)

2009-12-21 - Great pipework (Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald/Database Manager)

2009-12-21 - Swell pipework (Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald/Database Manager)

2009-12-21 - Pedal pipework (Photograph by Bryan Dunnewald/Database Manager)

Consoles

Main

Console position: Keydesk Attached, Manuals Set Into Case
3 manuals
41 stops
4 divisions
Key action Type: Mechanical (Details Unknown)
Stop layout Type: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Angled Jambs
Combination action: Computerized/Digital

Notes

2008-09-24 - Identified through on-line information from Greg Wimpey. -- The Newman Center is part of the University of Denver. The organ is named the "William K. Coors Organ" after a donor. Case design by Ernst Bittcher. Tonal design by Andreas Schulz and Dr. Horst Buchholz. Number of pipes cited in University sources varies from 2500 to 3000. -Database Manager

2011-03-04 - Updated through on-line information from John Speller. -- I note that the link to [Organ Home Page, University of Denver]no longer works. The stoplist can, however, be found on the builder's website. -Database Manager

Stoplist

From Karl Schuke website Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded

University of Denver -
 Lamont School of Music, Denver, CO
2003 Karl Schuke organ

GREAT (Manual I):
16' Bordun
8' Diapason
8' Chimney Flute
8' Salicional
4' Octave
4' Gemshorn
2 2/3' Quinte
2' Fifteenth
4' Cornet IV
2' Mixture IV-V
8' Trumpet
8' Chamade

POSITIV (Manual II):
8' Italian Principal
8' Stopped Flute
4' Flauto in ottava
2 2/3' Sesquialtera II
2' Flauto traverso
1 1/3' Plein Jeu III-IV
8' Cromorne
Tremolo

SWELL (Manual III, enclosed):
8' Flute
8' Gambe
8' Voix céleste
4' Fugara
4' Flauto octaviante
2 2/3' Nasard
2' Doublette
2' Fourniture IV
16' Bassoon
8' Trumpet
8' Oboe
8' Vox humana
4' Clarion
Tremolo

PEDAL:
32' Bourdon
16' Open Diapason
16' Sub Bass
8' Octav Bass
8' Stopped Bass
4' Octave
2 2/3' Mixtur III
16' Trombone
8' Trumpet

 [Received from Connor Annable 2013-06-15.]