Range Organ Co.
1999
Originally Henry Pilcher's Sons (Opus 1229, 1924)
First Presbyterian Church
1100 Austin Avenue
Waco, TX, US
41 Ranks
Instrument ID: 46941 ● Builder ID: 5161 ● Location ID: 16162
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IMAGES
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STOPLISTS
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CONSOLES
Builder: Unknown
Position: Unknown
Design: Unknown
Pedalboard Type: Unknown
Features:
3 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal4 Divisions32 Stops43 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Coupler Toe Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Thumb Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Toe Piston(s)Stop Layout: Unknown
Expression Type: Unknown
Combination Action: Unknown
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location
Organ was rebuilt by Alden Organ Services in 2018. The failing reeds were replaced, and a Choir division was created with three new ranks and stops from other divisions.
Database Manager on May 22nd, 2017:
Updated by T. Bradford Willis, DDS, listing conversations with this person as the source of the information: The church organist and the choirmaster.
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, a called congregational meeting was held after the 10:30 service. The purpose of the meeting was a demonstration of the organ's deficiences and needs. Presentations were heard from Rev. Dr. Leslie A. King, Dr. Randy Umstead, and Becky Ward, organist. Restoration plans have been discussed with Jason Alden of Alden Organ Services.
Database Manager on July 25th, 2015:
Updated through online information from T. Bradford Willis, DDS. -- Range installed a different console in 1999 to replace the previous Reuter console installed in 1961 by Geisler.
Database Manager on May 31st, 2015:
Updated through online information from T. Bradford Willis. -- On May 23, 2015, a senior recital was presented by Becky Fisher who was assisted by Laura Fisher and Jacob Fisher. The church's Range organ was in good condition for the recital.
Database Manager on July 10th, 2010:
Identified through online information from James R. Stettner. -- This was the rebuilding of the existing Pilcher/Geisler organ with a new facade to hold more speaking pipes. The project was done in two phases. The first was completed in December, 1990. The Session authorized a contract in mid-1991 for the balance of the proposal. The work was completed in May, 1992, and the rebuilt organ was dedicated in morning worship on Sunday, September 20, 1992.
Webpage Links: First Presbyterian Church
Related Instrument Entries: Henry Pilcher's Sons (Opus 1229, 1924) , R. A. Geisler & Co. (1961) , R. A. Geisler & Co. (1973) , Alden Organ Services (2018)
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