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Pipe Organs
1938 M.P. Moller organ
4 ranks, 28 stop tabs, tripper combination action; Moller Electro-pneumatic unit action windchests; Kinetic blower, 1 hp Century motor, and oak console with roll top. Stop tablets : Flute 16,8,4,2, Diapason 8, 4, String 8,4,2, Oboe 8, Chimes, 21 tubes. All in one chamber with electro-pneumatic swell shades. All pipes are in good condition, and all actions in the windchest and console are working. Organ is located in rear gallery and the console is located in the chancel. $3,500 OBO; now located in Baltimore, MD. Email (posted 8/16/17)
Aeolian Skinner opus 1480
A superb 20 rank, 2 manual organ with 4 divisions (partly enclosed Gt.). Built in 1967, the instrument has large pipe scales and romantic style voicing unusual for the period. The elegant tilt-tab console is fitted with Peterson’s latest ICS-4000 system and solid state switching. All reservoirs and swell engines have been restored and pouch leathers are in fine condition. Professionally removed by the Organ Clearing House, pipes are still in trays and chests are setup for inspection. Additional ranks are prepared for in the console. Pictures and original installation drawings are available for serious inquires. The organ is presently located near Lake City, Florida. Email. (posted 8/7/2017)
Single-manual reed organ (free)
Built by the Chicago Cottage Organ Co. probably between 1880 and 1900. Purchased in 1948 – always stored indoors. The bellows work. Some minor reed repairs needed. 44” W X 23″ D X 49″ H. The false work on top adds 29” H. Total 78” H. Case very good to excellent condition. No broken or missing parts. 12 draw knobs (three labeled couplers), 9 stop knobs, 61 keys; single manual. With all draw knobs pulled, three keys in the top octave do not sound – reeds of that pitch need attention. Some of the remaining keys sound on only one or two reeds, indicating the need for further restoration. The tuning, however, is fine. Located in Vermont. Email. (posted 7/25/2017)
1978 Wicks II/5 opus 5710
For immediate sale; ideal for home practice or small chapel organ. Organ is presently disassembled and in conditioned storage. It is self contained case with glass swell shades,internal blower and new rectifier. Requires only standard household current 120v. Console is standard size, +/- 5′ x 5′ with pedal board and bench, in good condition. Compass 61/32, A.G.O. standard dimensions. Solid state switching and combination action retrofitted at unknown date. 16 general pistons on one memory level. There is a generous amount of original cable from console to case included, hardwired to chest. Wiring connection to console is by Wicks’ original friction-fitted brass pin system, easily reinstalled. Minor damage is limited to scratches to casework and some of the glass swell shades are cracked. No significant damage to pipes. Case is +/- 8′ wide, 5′ deep, fits under 8 foot ceiling, natural wood finish, modernist design. $2000 OBO; buyer responsible for removal (presently located in Tennessee). Email (posted 7/24/2017)
46 rank Schantz Pipe Organ
1969 Schantz electro-pneumatic 3 manual 46 rank American Classic pipe organ. The organ is in the chapel of Ozark Christian College, Joplin Missouri. Swell and Choir divisions are under expression. Includes five 16′ ranks, eight reed ranks, and five mixtures. Organ is unaltered since installation. Instrument is well maintained. There is no façade as the organ is placed behind acoustical fabric grills. The college maintenance department will assist with removal. A PDF of pictures and specifications can be emailed. $186,000 or best offer. 417.825.7259 ask for Gary or Email (posted 7/20/17)
Wicks Pipe Organ
1969 Wicks pipe organ . Two manuals, 16 ranks. Swell is under expression. This organ is currently in use in State College PA. It has received regular tuning and maintenance since it was installed in 1969. The organ was releathered in 2003. When the organ is disassembled for transport, the buyer should consider upgrading the electrical controls to a solid state system. We are asking $5,000 or best offer; buyer is responsible for removal. Email (posted 6/14/2017)
Wicks Pipe Organ
1968 Wicks one divided manual and AGO pedal. Excellent condition; playable; self contained; direct electric action; chiffy, open toe voicing. 85 unenclosed pipes ideal for small church or home. Fits under 8′ ceiling. $5,000 or best offer. Email. (posted 8/17/2017)
30-rank Casavant – Létourneau Pipe Organ
Orgues Létourneau is offering a 30-stop pipe organ rebuilt to like-new condition for USD$550,000; includes a 10-year warranty. The core will be Casavant’s Opus 1274 from 1928 with electro-pneumatic wind chests; the revised specification can incorporate up to five new stops built by Létourneau. Installation costs, on-site voicing, an allowance for casework in red oak, a rebuilt two-manual solid-state console, and a ten-year warranty are included. Transportation from Québec is not included. The organ requires approximately 360 sq. ft. with 20’ ceiling for 16’ ranks. For more details, visit Letourneau Organs, Email, or call Andrew Forrest at 450-774-2698. (posted 6/21/17)
43-rank Casavant – Létourneau pipe organ
Orgues Létourneau is offering a 43-stop pipe organ rebuilt to like-new condition with a 10-year warranty for USD$839,000. The core is Casavant’s Opus 2295 from 1955 with electro-pneumatic wind chests; the revised specification can incorporate up to eighteen new stops built by Létourneau. Installation costs, on-site voicing, an allowance for casework in red oak, a rebuilt three-manual solid-state console, and a ten-year warranty are included. Transportation from Québec is not included. The organ requires approximately 500 sq. ft. with 20’ ceiling for 16’ ranks. For more details, visit Letourneau Organs, Email, or call Andrew Forrest at 450-774-2698. (posted 6/21/17)
54-rank Casavant – Létourneau pipe organ
Orgues Létourneau is offering a 50-stop rebuilt pipe organ in like-new condition for USD$949,000; includes a 10-year warranty. The core is Casavant’s Opus 2518 from 1959 with electro-pneumatic wind chests; the revised specification can incorporate up to sixteen new stops built by Létourneau. Installation costs, on-site voicing, an allowance for casework in red oak, a rebuilt three-manual solid-state console, and a ten-year warranty are included. Transportation from Québec is not included. This organ requires approximately 570 sq. ft. with 20’ ceiling for 16’ ranks. For more details, visit Letourneau Organs, Email, or call Andrew Forrest at 450-774-2698. (posted 6/21/17)
Electronic Organs
Palladium su360
When this organ was bought new (65k), it was top of the line. We are now asking just $13,990 (price negotiable). It has 5,693 total presets, such as theatre, country, big band, show tunes, Latin, sacred, holiday, jazz. The organ has a full color liquid crystal display for fast navigation and ease of use. Full set of pedals. It has a CD & Floppy Drive that takes both older floppy disks and new CDs so you’ll be able to use any and all music without having to worry about format! You can record voices and use for karaoke. It does everything but make breakfast! It has a cherry cabinet with a wood rolltop, a deeply padded leather bench. It is located near Branson, Mo. Contact Email or 501-388-1045. (posted 8/2/2017)
Howard Classical Series Organ
A Howard Classical Series organ by Baldwin with pedal board and bench is in excellent condition and would make a wonderful practice organ. It is located in Edenton, NC and is priced at $2000. Call (252) 267-2465. Email (posted 7/28/2017)
Roland C-330 organ for sale
Full pedal board. Light tan color. Excellent condition. $8000 or best offer. The organ is in Menifee, CA. Shipping is responsibility of buyer. Contact Timmerie at Email for more info or photos. (posted 7/20/17)
Rodgers 577
Beautiful Rodgers 577 Lighted Draw knob Organ for sale. Personally owned and maintained since new, with added upgrades on the console. Sale includes external two-channel Rodgers amp for adding external speakers. Beautiful dimensional and spacial sound with Rodgers RSS System. Samples are excellent! Organ manufactured in 2004. Full MIDI and extensive voicing capabilities. Selling to upgrade to a new 3 manual; $7,500 OBO. The organ is located in Mandeville, Louisiana. Email (posted 7/19/2017)
2008 Pipe/Digital Organ of 267 Ranks
This 9 year old instrument of 11 pipe ranks by Wicks and 256 digital ranks (64 ranks each suite) of Allen Renaissance is immediately available. Complete stop and building specifications available upon request at aotech45@gmail.com. The instrument is in mint condition. The custom English console, digital and all speaking equipment was built in 2008. The original pipe organ was built by Wicks. The organ can be played and inspected by interested buyers. Call/Text 803-359-6352 or email for an appointment. Priced at $129,000 plus seller participation in relocation costs. (posted 7/18/17)
Yamaha E70 Electone
A Yamaha E70 Electone organ with bench and peddleboard. In excellent condition. It is located in Massapequa, NY. Asking $600, and you must pick it up. Please call 516-799-6165 or 516-659-4797 or email. (posted 6/6/2017)
Services
Diction Resources for Choirs
To sing is to communicate. www.SingersBabel.com gives musicians the diction tools to be expressive and communicative in the meaning and pronunciation of texts found in oratorios, secular and sacred choral music, cantatas, art songs, and song cycles. Languages include American English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin (Ecclesiastical, Germanic & Gallic), Church Slavonic and Russian. BabelGuides feature diction specialists/native speakers reciting the text in poetic and slow versions, while the original text, word-for-word translation, and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Guide scrolls by, in an innovative MP4 format. Affordable individual, institutional, and ensemble subscriptions are available through the Subscriber Library. Works are also available for individual purchase in the Online Store. (posted 8/9/2017)
Publications
David Liebe Hart
Composer David Liebe Hart has created a large collection of his music which is now available for sale ($60). The collection includes hymns and original compositions. His music is currently available on Google Play and Spotify. Tele: 213-422-4599 or write David Liebe Hart, 3918 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90004. (posted 6/14/2017)
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Announcements and Services
Organ Interpretation and Improvisation Course 2017 sponsored by the Association Jehan Alain.
Jean-Baptiste Robin announces the publication of three Debussy transcriptions for organ.
David Cameron, RCCO Exam Chairman, offers online lessons in melody writing, harmony, counterpoint.
Orgelkids is an educational pipe organ curriculum and kit that complements AGO’s outreach programs.
Looking for scholarships?
See our list of competitions.
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