2014-06-20 - New console for the existing organ. Identified by Timothy E. Conyers, based on personal knowledge of the organ. -- Console renovation and new Peterson ICS4000 Integrated Control System to an existing instrument. Changes made by Reynolds Associates. The instrument was built by the Wicks Pipe Organ Company in the early half of the 1900's. The organ case is located in a rear balcony, with some exposed pipes. The pipe facade is very large, almost the entire length of the balcony. The old console was originally in the balcony but was moved down to the nave floor in the late 1980's. It was placed at the front left side of the nave and vertical to the pews so that the altar could clearly be seen. Due to the length of the nave this position caused a slight delay in sound and made it difficult to hear certain softer stops. This change was made at the insistence of the priest and over the objection of the musicians. I had the opportunity to substitute at the console not long after it was moved to the floor. At that time the instrument still had a beautiful tone and was in excellent condition. -Database Manager
2014-07-14 - Updated through online information from Thomas Veregge. -- The present Reynolds instrument is the third reincarnation of the Lyon & Healy 3 manual organ ordered by the pastor after the 1861 church burned on The Feast of The Assumption 1899. The church was rebuilt using the original walls, but a new tower, bells and clock were constructed and are unchanged to this day. The Lyon & Healey was rebuilt first by The Wicks Organ Company in 1947 with all pipework placed on direct electric chests and a new drawknob console, all located in the gallery. Apparently in 2008, the console was moved into the nave toward the front of the church at the head of the left aisle. Apparently, this is also a different console from 1947 as it is a Wicks "eyeline" modern style console. Information comes from a history of the Parish printed in 1950 -Database Manager
2014-08-06 - Updated through online information from Timothy E. Conyers. -- The Wicks organ console was moved to the left front nave aisle when the sanctuary was renovated in 1986. It was in that position for the Mass celebrating the 140th anniversary of the parish and renovation completion on Sunday, November 16, 1986. I substituted at the console for Saturday Mass not long after the console was moved. The reason the console was moved is the Pastor complained about the few seconds of delay between the chanting at the altar and the response of the organist in the balcony. Supposedly this was also a problem with hymn singing as those at the back of the nave began with the organ while those in front began a few seconds later. (Source: personal notes I made as a substitute organist, as told to me by Father Mazolla, parish priest). The console I recall was of average height and one had a clear view over its top of the entire nave and altar area without any hindrances. This may be the same console Reynolds renovated in 2008. -Database Manager
Source: Original document from Noah Freeman (copied from console) 2018-12-15
Great Dulciana 16, First Diapason 8, Second Diapason 8, Doppelflöte 8, Gamba 8, Melodia 8, Gemshorn 8, Dulciana 8, Octave 4, Flauto Traverso 4, Dulciana 4, Twelfth 2 2/3, Super Octave 2, Mixture III, Trumpet 8
Swell Lieblich Gedeckt 16, Violin Diapason 8, Stopped Diapason 8, Salicional 8, Voix Celeste 8, Flute d'Amour 8, Aeoline 8, Flute d'Amour 4, Flautino 2, Nazard 2 2/3, Violina 4, Contra Fagotto 16, Trompette 8, Oboe Bassoon 8
Choir Rohrflöte 8, Erzähler 8, Koppelflöte 4, Erzähler Celeste 8, Blockflöte 2
Pedal Resultant 32, Diapason 16, Lieblich Gedeckt 16, Bourdon 16, Diapason 8, Dulciana 16, Bass Flute 8, Violin Cello 8, Choral Bass 4, Contra Fagotto 16, Oboe 4
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