Organ matters - Organs matter!

I thought that I should let you know that, having played it for the first time today, a redundant organ has now been rescued in place of a harmonium. A rescued instrument of the IBO list!
www.hawsker-church.org.uk

Thanks for all of your replies. Tony: the Laukhaff idea sounds good: could you please expand?
The organ is tracker.

Many thanks,
WF

Hi all,

Something has just come on my mind: is it possible to put an attachment on to an organ manual that will automatically depress the keys to a particular sequence (i.e. hammers will press on the key), thus creating a way of a piece being played? How would such a machine have an input, if one exists?
Perhaps it could be similar to a pianola, but adapted to just a normal 1 manual pipe organ.

WF

The planning permission part of this particular National Park (it's a special building) are being very difficult and slow, so no news as yet!

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know that a donation of £5000 has allowed the organ to go straight in. Hooray!

WF

Thanks Tony. The instrument is a fairly modern thing with an 8' 4' and 2' flute. I am looking for something modern, and maybe Christmassy, as I am doing a Handel organ concerto on it too.

Thanks,
WF

Does any one have some suggestions for a fun (simple, but effective) piece for chamber organ?
Thanks!

Hi all,

I posted something about the Hawsker Organ Project a while back, but now I am wondering if anyone would like to sponsor a pipe for the organ that has been Bairstow's, Best's, and Smart's practice organ. If you would like to learn more, the link is here: http://hawsker-church.co.nr/ .
This instrument has formed the Hawsker Organ Project, which is an initiative which aims to bring a pipe organ to a village which has never seen one. We aim to have community events, and educational sessions with the Church school.
Please help!

Many thanks,
WF

The reed organ has been sold to a man who is a very good organist, and has views to restore it.
Hip hip horray! :)

I have decided to put my organ on ebay. This is just so that it gets a little more attention, and it is certainly not the case that if it does not sell now, it will be broken up!
This is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RF-Stevens-Student-Reed-Organ-great-home-practice-/110599877273?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Keyboard_RL&hash=item19c0443299

Sorry I shall amend that.

I am leading an organ project for my parish church. Please have a look at the link below, and if you have any questions, please contact me. Please consider giving. Donations by cheque, payable to 'Hawsker PCC (Organ Project)'
Thank you for your help.
http://www.achurchnearyou.com/documents/2010-10-05_8194_1286306331.pdf

The organ now has a new home abroad!

Thanks - those are both very very helpful. I will let you know how I get on, if I move it, and if I have any problems.

Many thanks,
WF

Hi all,

I am considering taking a pipe organ from my village into my home. However, I cannot afford an organ builder to do this for me!
So, I wondered if any of you could give me some tips on how to take the instrument apart. It's a 2 manual, 11 stop, Nelson of Durham.

Thanks.

Redundant Pipe Organ                                                       M0176

Conacher c.1870?

Castleton Methodist Church
High St Whitby North Yorks YO21 2DB

NPOR G00995

One manual with pedals
6 speaking stops
Pneumatic key action
Mechanical stop action
Compass 30/54

The church has closed and the organ is immediately available.

The organ is free-standing and measures 5' 00" deep, 7' 6" wide and 14' 4" high.
The keyboard extends 12" from the organ frame and the pedal board a further 18".

Pedal
Bourdon      16

Great
Open Diapason   8
Gedact         8
Dulciana      8
Principal      4
Flute         4

Great to Pedal

The organ was first rebuilt by Laycock when the swell box was removed and the pedal stop and coupler were added.

The six stops give an excellent account of themselves and the 8' and 4' chorus can maintain 100 congregation with ease.

The organ needs only clean and overhaul.

- Notes by John Hart

Enquiries to the Church Contact, below, please.

Buyer makes all arrangements for dismantling, packing and transport.

Care is taken to see that information is accurate but the Methodist Church Organ Advisory Service is not responsible for errors.

Church Contact:
Rev. Alan Coates,
The Manse,
1 Bridge Green,
Danby. North Yorkshire YO21 2JQ
Email: alan.coates@hotmail.com   
Tel. 01287 660252

Organ Contact:
John Hart
26 Defoe Crescent,
Newton Aycliffe.
Co. Durham DL5 4JP
Email: johnhart1@btinternet.com 
Tel. 01325 312960

Graham Jones
32 Harington Road
FORMBY
L37 1NU
Tel. 01704 876 134
BB Talk. 01704 826 475
Email: g.mjones@btinternet.com
:'(

Hello,

If you were looking for a small practice intrument how about rescuing this one: http://www.organmatters.co.uk/index.php?topic=162.msg479#msg479 ?  :-*
It is ideal for home practice, and photos are available on request, as are dimensions. The pedal board is a 30 note radiating concave one, suited to modern specs.  :)

WF

Hi Tony,

Thanks for helping. The organ is near Whitby, North Yorkshire. It is extremely compact!

WF

Hello!

I rescued a reed organ from ebay in early 2008, and would now like to rehome it. It would be an ideal practice instrument. It was built by R F Stevens in 1903. Please let me know if you are interested.
This is the specification:
Great
Bourdon 16'
Cremona 16'
Diapason 8'
Dolce 8'
Principal 4'

Swell
Melodia 8'
Dolce 8'
Flute 4'
Viola 4'

Pedal
Double Diapason 16'
Bourdon 16'

Accessories
Swell to Great
Great to Pedal
Swell to Pedal

Balanced Swell Pedal
Full Organ Pedal


The Gt. Principal 4's stop rod has snapped, so that needs replacing, but other than that, the organ is well, with only the odd cipher. It could do with a little work to bring it to its best.

Please let me know if you are interested. Free to a good home!

Hello!
My church on Yorksire, are looking for a pipe organ to replace a harmonium.
Does anyone know of a redundant organ to fit this space: height: 20', depth: 6', length: 8'?
At the moment, we don't mind about its specification.

Thank you.