Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

(Ivan P.) Morel & Associates (2001)

Originally Reuter Organ Co. (Opus 1135, 1955)

Location:

Montview Presbyterian Church
1980 Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80220 US
Organ ID: 20949

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ has been altered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jeff Scofield on February 12, 2021.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 76 ranks. 4 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In gallery-level chambers at the rear of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 4
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style without cover.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Combination Action: Computerized/Digital system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has a Piston Sequencer
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on March 13, 2014:

Updated through online information from Rick Morel. -- New Console, tonal additions and changes to Great, Swell and Pedal by Morel & Associates in 2001. Tonal renovation to Choir, tonal additions and changes to Solo in 2008.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on January 11, 2010:

Updated through on-line information from Bryan Dunnewald. -- Extensive Renovation and added ranks by Morel and Associates. New console as well in 2001. There is a Chancel organ with a console as well. It can be played from both consoles. Multiple stops added. Around 3 seconds acoustic. Very nice sound.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on November 24, 2005:

Identified from the Reuter Opus List, provided by Chris Leaver, Reuter Organ Co., November, 2005.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Morel & Associates website: Open In New Tab
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Jeff Scofield on February 12, 2021.

Instrument Images:

Organ Gallery: Photograph by Jon Rose. Taken on 2013-05-06

Great and Pedal Pipework: Photograph by Jon Rose. Taken on 2013-05-06

Console Casework: Photograph by Jon Rose. Taken on 2013-05-06

Console Detail: Left Stop Jamb: Photograph by Jon Rose. Taken on 2013-05-06

Console Details: Keyboards: Photograph by jon Rose. Taken on 2013-05-06

Console Details: Right Stop Jamb: Photograph by Jon Rose. Taken on 2013-05-06

Console: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12

Church interior to front: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12

Church interior to rear: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12

Gallery, organ and exposed pipes: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12

Gallery, organ and exposed pipes: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12

Chancel and chancel organ grille: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12

Chancel organ grille: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12

Church exterior: Photograph by Martin Doering via https://die-orgelseite.de, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2015-06-12