Rebuilt w/ additions byBerghaus Organ Co.
Opus 292, 2007
Originally M. P. Möller (Opus R-989, 1979)
First United Methodist Church (1942)
Sanctuary
419 Northeast First Street
Gainesville, FL, US
40 Ranks - 2,253 Pipes
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CONSOLES
Builder: Unknown
Position: Movable Console
Design: Traditional Without Cover
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
3 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal4 Divisions29 Stops43 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop ActionCrescendoCombination Thumb Piston(s)Coupler Toe Piston(s)Sforzando Thumb Piston(s)Sforzando Toe Piston(s)Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Angled Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Computerized/Digital
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: ExtantandPlayable in this location
Antiphonal division added 2022- per church website: " In November 2020 a contract was signed with William Longmore and Associates to build and install the Antiphonal Division. In December 2021, the pipes were delivered, and installation began. The project was completed in the Spring of 2022, adding 427 pipes and 3 ranks to the organ for a total of 2,668 pipes and 42 ranks."
Database Manager on June 4th, 2008:
Updated through online information from Robert Jackson.
Database Manager on April 4th, 2008:
Updated through online information from Stephen Hall. -- Organ was re-installed in November 2007, dedicated in February 2008 with recital by Dr. Laura Ellis of the University of Florida. Organ is in regular use for services and concerts (April 2008). Information from church's web site.
Database Manager on August 29th, 2007:
Identified through online information from Stephen Hall. -- Rebuild and enlargement of previously rebuilt 1941/42 Möller. Organ has not been re-installed as of August 2007, sanctuary is currently being renovated. Berghaus is restoring the organ to the 1979 configuration with the addition of Violone unit at 16 & 8 foot on the Great, and Pedal Subbass 16. New facade using the Violone.
Webpage Links: First United Methodist Church Music Ministries , Pipe Organ at FUMC, Gainesville, FL [Church web site]
Related Instrument Entries: M. P. Möller (Opus 7055, 1941) , Rebuilt byM. P. Möller (Opus R-989, 1979)
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