Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

Angerstein & Associates (2006)

Originally M. P. Möller (Opus 8320, 1952)

Location:

Highlands United Methodist Church
1045 20th St S.
Birmingham, AL 35205 US
Organ ID: 25016

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist Churches
  • The organ is unaltered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jeff Scofield on January 18, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP pitman
  • 5 divisions. 3 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 5
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • 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.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • 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 January 18, 2007:

Rebuild of existing Möller, with some new pipework, and the addition of several digital stops.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on February 11, 2019.
Stoplist taken from Birmingham AGO chapter: Open In New Tab Original document from John Williams. Originally published 2019-07-16
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on July 16, 2019.

Instrument Images:

Church interior: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2022-01-11

Chancel and organ chamber: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2022-01-11

North window: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2022-01-11

South window: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2022-01-11

Church exterior: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2022-01-11

Church interior from balcony: Photograph by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2022-01-11