2014-06-30 - This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ. Identified by Timothy E. Conyers, using information from this web site: http://www.thehoweschool.org/all-saints-chapel.aspx. -- The chapel was built in 1961 and seats 500. Above the altar is a large wood carving of the Last Supper. The stained glass depicts the life of Christ. The organ was built by Robert Noehren and placed within a case in the rear gallery. Some pipes are exposed to form a facade. The console is detached, facing the case, and centered in the gallery. The floors are tile and there are no cushions on the oak pews, allowing the organ to speak clearly in the room. -Database Manager
2014-07-02 - Updated through online information from Timothy E. Conyers. -- The Howe Military Academy is sponsored by the Episcopal Church. Sunday services and large gatherings are held in this chapel. -Database Manager
2016-11-27 - Updated through online information from Dr. Franklin S. Miller. <br>Stop preparation for Gemshorn 8',Gemshorn Celeste 8' and Cymbal III, though, as I recall, there is no space on the chests. A few years ago I had correspondence with a former organ student of mine from Howe, who seemed to think the Gemshorn and Celeste had been added at one time. I have no confirmation of this. <br>There is a photo of the instrument in the September, 1961 issue of "The Diapason", as well as a discussion by Noehren in the 1960 two-manual issue of the same publication (There are a couple of discrepancies regarding number of ranks from my description above--sorry!) I discuss the instrument in detail on pages 173-177 of my autobiography "My Life in Music", published in 2001. (You might find it at your local Goodwill or Salvation Army for around 99 cents!) -Database Manager
Original document from Franklin S. Miller. Source: assisted in designing the instrument; was organist and director of music at Howe from 1957 to 1963 2017-01-02
Howe, Indiana
Howe Military School
Organ by Robert Noehren, 1961, direct electric action, no combination action, no swell division.
GREAT
16' Quintadena (t.c.)
8' Principal (bass "F")(prospect)
8' Rohrflöte
4' Octave
4' Spitzflöte
2-2/3' Nasat (discant)
2' Octave
2' Waldflöte
III-V Mixture
8' Trumpet (Cavaille-Coll type)
POSITIV
8' Gedeckt
8' Gemshorn*
8' Gemshorn Celeste*
4' Principal (prospect)
4' Rohrflöte
2' Octave
1-1/2' Quint
III-V Scharf
II Sesquialtera (discant)
II Cymbel*
8' Cromhorne
Tremulant
*indicates preparation for future additions
PEDAL
16' Subbass (wood)
8' Principal (prospect)
4' Octave
2' Octave (ext.)
V Mixture
16' Posaune
8' Trumpet (low 12 from Great)
4' Trumpet (ext.)
I/II; I/P; II/P; 25 STOPS, 36 RANKS; 1,656 PIPES
Rear gallery installation, console centered at gallery rail;
Principals in three proportional cases: great, pedal, positiv.
(Noehren recorded some of the Brahms, Opus 122 for Lyrichord
[LLST 7123] on the instrument. For a chuckle, look for another
Noehren Lyrichord recording [LLST 7121] of some large works of
Max Reger, including the fiendishly difficult Opus 73 Variations,
made on two large Danish organs, BUT with a cover photo showing
the Howe organ case!) Regrettably, it is not possible to display the information about the sponsor of this pipeorgandatabase entry or if there is a sponsor. Please see About Sponsors on Pipe Organ Database.