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Pipe Organs
Organ/Practice Recital Opportunity
Trenton, New Jersey – the 1973 Robert M. Turner 3-manual, 76 rank and 4,418 pipe instrument is available for student practice time, recitals and concerts. This magnificent instrument is newly tuned and refurbished. It is located in the Sanctuary of the 1839 Greek Revival Church. Contact Jean Bickal at Email. (posted 8/5/2019)
4-Rank Moller FREE
1947 Opus 7351. Not an Artiste, but same spec as 4-rank version (Flute, Viola, Diapason, Trumpet). Detached console. Needs work, but is playable, except for several cyphers most likely attributable to dust particles under the armatures (readily fixable). When last checked, chest leathers were in fine shape. No case; a Wicks swell shade assembly available, but no motor. In residence in upstate New York (between Albany and Syracuse). Offered FREE, except recipient assumes full responsibility for removal, including cost, if any, and liability. More information: Email. (posted 7/30/2019)
Practice Organ – SOLD
This 2 Manual and Pedal Practice home organ was built in 1998. It has 264 pipes from five carefully preserved historic American sources, that provide independent voices for each division. [Manual 1: 8’ Chimney Flute, 4’ Octave; Manual II: 8’ Nason, 2’ Flautino; Pedal: 16’ Subbass, 8’ Bourdon, 4’ Choral Bass.] Tracker action on the manuals provides the crisp sensation of true pipe organ technique. The Pedal (32 notes AGO) with electric action allow for keying and switching the 16’ subbass unit. The Casework is built to AGO dimensions and fits under an 8’ household ceiling. Available immediately from its current location in Montgomery County, MD. Owner relocating and must sell. Asking $1200 (negotiable). Buyer needs to coordinate disassembly and transport. For more information: Email. (posted 7/2/2019)
Wicks Fuga Pipe Organ
1940 Wicks Fuga Pipe Organ, Opus #2277. All original specs and history are available upon request. The organ is currently installed in a residence in Stamford, CT. Buyer will have to coordinate disassembly and transport, although seller can assist throughout disassembly if desired. The organ has two manuals with a compass of 61 notes each and a pedal compass of 31 notes. It has been used as a practice instrument for a church organist, choir director and former Dean of the Stamford Chapter of the AGO for 50 plus years, now it is time to move it on to another musician. Looking for a reasonable offer and open to discussion. Contact Dave Johnson at 774.392.0700 or Email (posted 5/20/2019)
Electronic Organs
Rodgers Digital with Factory Midi
Like new Rodgers 2 manual, full pedalboard, midi sounds, transposition knob, bought new in 2003 for 10K as my home practice organ for Sunday services. No smoking, no pet home, never moved. Walnut case is perfect–not a scratch, not a glitch anywhere. This would be an outstanding organ for a church sanctuary or home. It is like new with a fabulous baroque chiff sound–great reeds, everything you want in a self contained Rodgers in perfect working order. Asking $4500 but might negotiate if you have costly relocation expense. Organ is in my Portland, Oregon home. More information: Email (posted 8/12/2019)
Lowery Grand Marquee
Lowery Grand Marquee EX 5000 series for sale. EXCELLENT condition- hardly used- owner upgraded to a newer model. 572 total setups, 52 categories, 11 setups per category, 7 screen pages of categories fully orchestrated styles – scalable, edit capabilities, variable search. 12,342 total setups, 374 music styles, 11 setups for each style, 3 types of style setups. Capture Recordings on USB Memory. Merge Recording, Replace Recording Export as MP3 to listen and share. Color super cinema sized touch sensitive display. Superb Separation and Definition with a multi-speaker/amplifier system. Virtual Speaker Enhances Depth/Dimension Equalizer: 8 Dynamic Presets – Bright, Brighter, Classic, Less Bass, Sparkle, Jazz/Pop, Presence, Mellow. Grand Monitor Speakers with Independent Volume Control. For more information please see the Lowery website. Asking 30,000 dollars. Contact by Email with any questions or for more photos. (posted 6/17/2019)
Roland Classic Organ C-330
This six year old C-330 Classic Organ is in mint condition and offers incredibly authentic pipe-organ sound and touch. A partial list of features includes 38 lighted tabs, 27 stops, 4 voice palettes with 108 voices, 5 general pistons, 20 memory banks for 100 registration presets, song recorder, 2 woofer, 2 tweeters and 2 satellite speakers, 30 note concave pedalboard, USB storage, MIDI in MIDI out. Go to the Roland website for C-330 demonstrations by concert performer Hector Olivera. Asking $7,000. Located in Delaware; shipping by purchaser. Email. (posted 8/10/2019)
Conn Theatre Organ
Conn Theatre Organ for sale. Good working condition. Light brown wood finish in excellent condition. Double full keyboard. Rhythm stops for additional fun. 3/4 set of pedals. $2,500 or B/O. Email (posted 6/3/2019)
Allen Quantum Q311R for sale
Allen Renaissance Quantum Model Q311 R. Original owner modified it to a seven-channel with a reflective system. Speakers: four – HR 100’s; two – HR 200’s; one – B20. The instrument has been in our home since 2011 and is in excellent condition. The organist (my husband) passed away in January. This needs to be in the possession of someone who appreciates the quality of music this instrument can produce. Located in Boynton Beach, Florida. Reduced to $20,000 or best offer. Email for additional information. (posted 8/10/2019)
Ahlborn – Galanti Organ
AHLBORN (-Galanti) SL-300 three-manual organ, utilizing digital sampling. With a wide range of applications, from large spaces to private studios, this several-decades-old instrument is in the upper echelon of industry standards of its time, holding its own with newer organs. Features include MIDI capability,and extensive voicing options. In excellent condition, it is being offered at $7,000, with purchaser responsible for moving. Located in upstate New York (Troy). Phone (518) 279-4730, or Email. (posted 5/3/2019)
Rodgers Artist 599TR Series – Like New!
This organ was purchased new in the fall of 2014 and has been gently used in a smoke-free home environment. The console has a custom cherry finish; the audio can be configured to use the internal speakers and/or up to 12 channels of external audio for larger, more serious applications. It can be “test-driven” in Ephrata, PA. If interested, please contact me, and I’ll be happy to answer questions and send more photos. Asking $35,000. Email (posted 5/2/2019)
Publications
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony Organ Transcription
An organ transcription of all four movements of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is now available. It takes the form of a printable file, obtainable from the email address below, and it costs $20. Would-be purchasers should first request a no-charge, sample file. This consist of 5 pages randomly selected from the transcription. A print-out of that file serves several purposes: 1) It allows the inspection of 200 bars of the work, 2) It will show the average level of difficulty, and 3) Purchasers may choose a suitably-sized typeface at no extra cost (three are available). If these details are acceptable then a 32 page file of the symphony could be sent to you as an e-mail attachment. For more information, Email (posted 6/26/2019)
Organ Music to Donate
Large collection of organ sheet music, particularly sacred music. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. More information: Email (posted 8/12/19)
Musical Instruments
Services
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Announcements
Annual Meeting of the Society for Christian Scholarship in Music Conference dates: February 6-8, 2020
2019 International Organ Course in Romainmôtier (Switzerland). More Information
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.
Visit Orgelkids, an educational pipe organ curriculum and kit.
See a list of current scholarships and competition announcements.
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