John-Paul Buzard
1997
Originally Wicks Organ Co. (Opus 4743, 1967 & 1970's)
First Baptist Church
Sanctuary
401 W. Prairie Ave.
Decatur, IL, US
34 Ranks
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CONSOLES
Builder: Wicks Organ Co.
Position: Unknown
Design: Traditional With Roll Top
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
3 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal4 DivisionsElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)Stop Layout: Stop Keys Above Top Manual
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Adjustable Combination Pistons
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location
This entry represents tonal modifications made to an existing organ by a different builder than the original. Updated through online information from Michael Berman: Ten new ranks of Buzard pipes were installed, replacing the Great and Positiv Mixtures, the Pedal 16' Posaune and the Swell reeds.
From the Buzard website: "In 1997, Buzard Pipe Organ Builders completed a major tonal overhaul of the instrument, including comprehensive revoicing and the installation of 10 new ranks."
In 2005, the congregation elected to move to a new location, and not to move the organ along. The organ was removed in 2005 by the Buzard firm and rebuilt for St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in
Philadelphia, PA. with installation in 2006.
Related Instrument Entries: Wicks Organ Co. (Opus 4743, 1967) , Wicks Organ Co. (Opus 4743, 1970's) , John-Paul Buzard (2006)
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