Better Pipe Organ Database

Schantz Organ Co. Opus 318 (1957)

First United Methodist Church: Sanctuary
429 Michigan Ave.
South Haven, MI

Images

2011-04-07 - Church Exterior (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

2011-04-07 - Chancel and Pipe Display (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

2011-04-07 - Pipe Display (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

2011-04-07 - Console (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

2011-04-07 - Builder's Nameplate (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

2011-04-07 - Sanctuary Interior and Chancel (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

2011-04-07 - Nave and Balcony (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

2011-04-07 - Stained Glass Window (Photograph by Chad Boorsma/Database Manager)

Consoles

Main

Organ type: Traditional With Roll Top
Console position: Console in Fixed Position, Center
3 manuals
33 stops
4 divisions
Stop layout Type: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Angled Jambs
Manual compass: 61 notes
Pedal compass: 32 notes
Pedal Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Has crescendo
Combination action: 'Hold and Set' Pneumatic/Mechanical
Has combination thumb pistons
Has combination toe pistons
Has coupler thumb pistons
Has coupler toe pistons
Has tutti thumb pistons
Has tutti toe pistons

Notes

2011-04-07 - Two ranks were added to the organ by Schantz and were dedicated September 19, 1976. One was given in memory of Carl and Carrie Dilley by family and friends. Robert M. Colliflower's 40 years as organist was also acknowledged at this time. The Great Division is exposed on the right side of the chancel with the Choir behind it on the left, and the Swell behind it on the right. Both the Swell and Choir Divisions are under expression. -Database Manager

2011-04-11 - From <i>The Diapason</i> (January 1958): "The organ was officially opened Nov. 5, 1957, when Robert Baker played the opening recital. The installation took place in the summer months. Robert M. Colliflower, organist of the church, collaborated with A. C. Strahle of the Schantz Organ Company in the design." -Database Manager

Stoplist

Stoplist taken from the console and from <i>The Diapason</i> - January 1958 Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded

South Haven, Michigan
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Schantz Organ Company    Opus 318    21 ranks    1957/1976
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GREAT:                        CHOIR:
    8' Open Diapason 61           8' Nason Floete 61
    8' Hohlfloete 61              8' Dulciana 61
    4' Octave 61                  8' Unda Maris 61
    4' Open Flute 12              4' Koppelfloete 61
    2' Fifteenth 61           2 2/3' Nazard 61
       Tremolo                    2' Spitzfloete 61
       Chimes                 1 3/5' Tierce 61 *
                                  8' Krummhorn 61 *
SWELL:                               Tremolo
   16' Rohrgedeckt 12                Chimes [GT]
    8' Rohrfloete 61    
    8' Salicional 61          PEDAL:
    8' Voix Celeste [TC] 49      16' Double Open Diapason 12 [GT]
    4' Principal 61              16' Bourdon 32
    4' Rohrfloete 12             16' Rohrgedeckt [SW]
    2' Piccolo 12                 8' Octave [GT]
  III  Plein Jeu 183              8' Bass Flute 12
    8' Trompette 61               8' Rohrfloete [SW]
    4' Clarion 12                 4' Super Octave [GT]
       Tremolo                    4' Bass Flute 12

    * additions by Schantz
      in 1976

[Received online from Chad Boorsma • April 7, 2011]