2014-06-20 - This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ. Identified by Stephen Studnicka, based on personal knowledge of the organ. -- the McManis Organ Company of Kansas City had a signed contract in 1967 to the tune of $17,500 for the first stage of the organ. This included the great, the swell, and the pedal organ with plans for the positiv to be added when more funds became available.<br>In 1972, the Krummhorn (61 reed pipes) was the first rank of pipes added to the Positiv, and the cost of this project was $2,750.<br>In 1974 the rest of the Positiv pipe work was added, the Dulzian (61 reed pipes) was added to the swell, and 32 Quintaton pipes (a low flute stop) was added to the pedal. These enhancements were at a cost of $24,500 all of which were performed by Charles McManis. This brings the total cost of installation to $39,750. There are now 22 ranks with a total of 1,375 pipes. The cost of installing this organ today would start around $500,000.<br>In 1991 under the supervision of Danny Keller, a contract was signed with the Range Organ Company in Mesquite TX for new console with 8 levels of memories, 65 draw stop knobs, and a complete capture and piston system at the cost of $49,500. Danny designed the placement of the draw knobs, and the contract ensured the console matched the architecture of the sanctuary. -Database Manager
2014-08-08 - Updated through online information from Stephen Studnicka. -- The McManis Organ Company of Kansas City had a signed contract in 1967 to the tune of $17,500 for the first stage of the organ. This included the Great, the Swell, and the Pedal organ with plans for the Positiv to be added when more funds became available.<br>In 1972, the Krummhorn (61 reed pipes) was the first rank of pipes added to the Positiv, and the cost of this project was $2,750.<br>In 1974 the rest of the Positiv pipe work was added, the Dulzian (61 reed pipes) was added to the swell, and 32 Quintaton pipes (a low flute stop) was added to the pedal. These enhancements were at a cost of $24,500 all of which were performed by Charles McManis. This brings the total cost of installation to $39,750. There are now 22 ranks with a total of 1,375 pipes. -Database Manager
2014-12-23 - Updated through online information from Stephen Studnicka. -Database Manager
Stoplist taken from the console by Greg Nunn in 2009 Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
Dallas, Texas 75229 USA Midway Hills Christian Church McManis Organ Co., 1967, OHS Database ID 52809 Positiv Gedeckt 8 Dulciana 8 Unda Maris 8 Conical Flute 4 Nazard 2-2/3 Principal 2 Tierce 1-3/5 Cymbal III Krummhorn 8 Tremolo Zimbelstern Positiv to Positiv 16 Unison Off Positiv to Positiv 4 Great to Positiv 8 Swell to Positiv 8 Swell to Positiv 4 Great Gemshorn 16 Principal 16 Chimney Flute 8 Gemshorn 8 Octave 4 Chimney Flute 4 Quinte 2-2/3 Octave 2 Mixture III Scharff III Trumpet 8 Chimes Swell to Great 4 Swell to Great 8 Positiv to Great 16 Positiv to Great 4 Positiv to Great Swell Flute 8 Gemshorn 8 Gemshorn Celeste 8 Flute 4 Gemshorn 4 Gemshorn 2 Quinte 1-1/3 Gemshorn 1 Sharff III Dulzian 16 Hautbois 8 Clarion 4 Tremolo Swell to Swell 16 Unison Off Swell to Swell 4 Pedal Cornet 32 Sub Bass 16 Quintaton 16 Quinte 10-2/3 Principal 8 Gedeckt 8 Gemshorn 8 Octave 4 Flute 4 Flute 2 Mixture III Posaune 16 Dulzian 16 Trumpet 8 Clarion 4 Dulzian 4 Great to Pedal 8 Swell to Pedal 8 Positiv to Pedal 8 [Received from Stephen Studnicka 2014-07-30.]
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