2019-01-26 - This is a new home for an organ that was altered when it was moved from another location. <br>Identified by James R. Stettner, who has heard or played the organ. . Additionally, James R. Stettner listed this individual as a source of information: Balcom.<br>The congregation is doing an extensive sanctuary remodel beginning in April 2019, and the organ is presently available for the taking. -Database Manager
2019-02-10 - Updated by James R. Stettner, who has heard or played the organ. <br> <br>Balcom and Vaughan replaced the original 8' Vox Humana with an 8' Dulciana at the time of the relocation and installation. -Database Manager
2019-05-20 - <br>Updated by James R. Stettner, who has been in communication with the new owner.<br> In 2018, the church began planning for a 2019 sanctuary renovation for which the church sought to remove the organ which had not been used regularly since the 1990's. It was acquired and removed in April 2019 by Seattle-area organist Kyle Kirschenman with assistance from the Pipe Organ Foundation of Mercer Island. Mr. Kirschenman plans to install the organ in his Beacon Hill residence for teaching. -Database Manager
Original document from James R. Stettner. Source: Unknown 2019-01-28
Tacoma, Washington
Trinity (First United) Presbyterian Church
ROBERT MORTON ORGAN CO., 1920's
Balcom and Vaughan, Opus 422, 1945 - Moving, Installation, & Tonal Changes
GREAT (Expressive) SWELL (Expressive) PEDAL (Expressive)
16 Bourdon 16 Diapason 16 Bourdon
8 Diapason 16 Bourdon 16 Lieblich
8 Concert Flute 16 Viol Cello 8 Diapason
8 Violin 8 Diapason 8 Flute
8 Dulciana 8 Concert Flute 8 Cello
4 Octave 8 Violin blank
4 Flute 8 Dulciana blank
4 Violin 4 Octave blank
4 Dulcet 4 Orch Flute blank
blank 4 Violin
blank 4 Dulcet
blank 2 Piccolo
Tremolo
blank
blank
STOP / RANK / PIPE ANALYSIS
16 Diapason (Sw) –- Tenor C. From 8' Diapason.
16 Viol Cello (Sw) –- Tenor C. From 8' Violin.
16 Bourdon (Sw/Gt/Ped) 12 Extension of 8' Concert Flute.
16 Lieblich (Ped) –- Same as 16' Bourdon. 1-12 on soft wind.
8 Diapason (Sw/Gt/Ped) 61
8 Concert Flute (Sw/Gt) 61
8 Flute (Ped) –- Same as 8' Concert Flute.
8 Violin (Sw/Gt) 61
8 Cello (Ped) –- Same as 8' Violin.
8 Dulciana (Sw/Gt) 61 Added 1945.
4 Octave (Sw/Gt) 12 Extension of 8' Diapason.
4 Orch Flute (Sw) 12 Extension of 8' Concert Flute.
4 Flute (Gt) –- Same as 4' Orch Flute.
4 Violin (Sw/Gt) 12 Extension of 8' Violin.
4 Dulcet (Sw/Gt) 12 Extension of 8' Dulciana.
2 Piccolo (Sw) 12 Extension of 8' Concert Flute.
PIPE SUMMARY
Diapason Concert Flute Violin Dulciana
73 pipes 97 pipes 73 pipes 73 pipes
PEDAL MOVEMENTS
Expression (bal.)
Expression (bal.)
Crescendo (bal.)
ACTION: E-P unit VOICES: 4 STOPS: 26 RANKS: 4 PIPES: 316
NOTES
The church was originally founded as First United Presbyterian Church. The present
building was built in 1922.
The organ is installed in a single expressive chamber at the front of the church. The
console sits in fixed position, center in the choir loft with the organist facing the
chamber.
According to the Balcom and Vaughan opus list, this organ was a used, 2-manual, 4-rank
Robert Morton theatre organ, but its provenance was not listed. The Heilig Theatre in
Tacoma contained a 2-4, 1927 Robert Morton whose disposition is unknown. Perhaps this
is that instrument. The 8' Dulciana was new pipework when added in 1945 – probably in
place of an original Vox Humana. The underside of the block for 8' CC of the Flute
says, “Tibia Style 49 #6 3030.”
In 2018, the church underwent a renovation for which the church sought to remove the
organ which had not been used regularly since the 1990's.
Sources: Balcom and Vaughan opus list; JRS; extant organ
Trinity Presbyterian Church
1615 6th Ave.
Tacoma, WA. 98405 Documented: May 26, 1992
(253) 272-8809 Updated: March 21, 2018
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