The organ, comprised of 35 ranks and 30 stops, was
built and installed
by
Gabriel Kney & Co. of London, Ontario,
Canada. The key action is
mechanical and the stop action is
electric.
The combination of the finest modern
materials and workmanship with
traditional principles of organ
building and design has produced a
responsive musical
instrument, equally suited
to the demands of service playing and
recital. The tonal design permits most
organ literature to be performed with
authenticity.
The freestanding placement of the organ
within the room and its enclosure within
a case allow the sound to reach the
listener unimpeded. The case focuses the
sound and functions as a soundboard, as
well
as lending distinction to the three
divisions of Great, Swell, and Pedal.
Also, the visual beauty of the
case enhances the appearance of the room
in which it stands. Visible in the
facade are horizontal trompete pipes, as
well as pipes of the
principal stop.
The gentle but nevertheless assertive
and lively sound of this organ is the
product of a number of factors. The
pipework, itself of excellent materials,
stands on
slider
windchests and is
operated by
direct mechanical linkage to the
keyboards. This type of action affords
the player a maximum of control and
permits the pipes to be voiced to
their
utmost potential. The action, which
incorporates a number of modern
synthetic materials, is characterized by
a light touch and quiet
operation. It is assured of long
life because of its careful design and
basic simplicity. Low wind pressure and
minimum usage of nicking in the voicing
process are also of great importance.
The tone colors, while individually
contrasted, are also capable of
excellent blend when used in
combination. The individual pipes
produce an initial transient sound,
known as "chiff". This phenomenon is
essential to a lively, rhythmic sound.
Such a sound is important to the clarity
of phrasing and articulation of the
music idiomatic to the
organ.
ORGAN SPECIFICATION
|
GREAT
Bourdon
|
16' |
SWELL
Gedecktflote 8'
|
|
Principal
|
8'
|
Quintade T. C. 8'
|
|
Rohrflote
|
8'
|
Gemsflote
|
|
Octave
|
4'
|
Celeste T. C. 8'
|
|
Spitzflote
|
4'
|
Principal 4'
|
|
Nasat |
2.2/3'
|
Offenflote 4'
|
|
Octave
|
2'
|
Octave 2'
|
|
Blockflote
|
2'
|
Tierce 1.3/5'
|
|
Tierce
|
1.3/5'
|
Larigot 1.1/3'
|
|
Mixture IV
|
1.1/3'
|
Principal 1 '
|
|
Zimbel II
|
2/3'
|
Fagott 16'
|
|
Trompete (horizontal)
|
8'
|
Oboe Schalmey 8'
|
|
Tremulant
|
|
Tremulant
|
|
Zimbelstern
|
|
|
PEDAL
Subbass 16'
Principal
(from Great) 8'
Bassflote 8'
Choralbass 4'
Mixture IV 2.2/3'
Posaune 16'
Trompete
(from Great) 8'
|
COUPLERS
Great to Pedal
Swell to Great
Swell to Pedal |