Schlicker Organ Co.
1959
Valparaiso University
Chapel of the Resurrection
Valparaiso, IN, US
71 Ranks
Instrument ID: 9141 ● Builder ID: 5574 ● Location ID: 1692
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Builder: Unknown
Position: Movable Console
Design: Non-Traditional Style, As Consoles by Holtkamp, Schlicker, et al
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
4 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal4 Divisions51 StopsElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)✓ Coupler Thumb Piston(s)✓ Coupler Toe Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Thumb Piston(s)Stop Layout: Tilting/Rocking Tablets on Angled Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' Pneumatic/Mechanical
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location
Database Manager on October 15th, 2014:
Rebuilt in 1996 by Dobson Pipe Organ Builders with additions. A new Solo division replaced the prepared-for Brustwerk.
Rebuilt in 1996 by Dobson Pipe Organ Builders with additions. A new Solo division replaced the prepared-for Brustwerk.
Database Manager on May 1st, 2006:
In 1962, five stops (6 ranks) were added. Two more stops (2 ranks) were added in 1972.
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
The Memorial Chapel (renamed Chapel of the Resurrection in 1969) and Schlicker organ were dedicated on Sunday morning, 27 September 1959. E. Power Biggs played the inaugural recital that evening before a crowd of 2000. At the time, the organ was incomplete and had 44 stops and 63 ranks.
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
The specification was drawn up by Herman L. Schlicker in cooperation with Paul Bunjes, Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois.
Related Instrument Entries: Dobson Pipe Organ Builders (1996)
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