Billings, Montana
First English Lutheran Church
W. ZIMMER and SONS, Inc., Opus 209, A.D. 1978 - Original Specifications
<u>HAUPTWERK (I)</u> <u>COUPLERS (Drawknob)</u>
8 Prinzipal 56 I + P
8 Gedackt 56 II + P
4 Oktave 56
2 Waldflöte 56 II + I
III-IV Mixtur [19-22-26] 212
8 Trompete 56
<u>PEDAL MOVEMENTS</u>
Brustwerk Expression (bal.)
<u>BRUSTWERK (II)</u>
8 Gemshorn 56
4 Koppelflöte 56
2 Prinzipal 56
1-1/3 Larigot 56 <u>ACTION</u>: Mechanical key & stop
Tremolo
<u>VOICES</u>: 14
<u>PEDAL</u> <u>STOPS</u>: 14
16 Subbass 32
8 Offenbass 32 <u>RANKS</u>: 17
4 Choralbass 32
16 Dulzian 32 <u>PIPES</u>: 844
<u>NOTES</u>
The HW 8' Prinzipal has its first 21 pipes in the façade. The III-IV Mixtur
is III ranks for its first 12 notes, and IV ranks for the remaining 44 notes.
The BW 8' Gemshorn has 12 capped metal basses.
The contract was signed December 14, 1976 with a scheduled completion date of
June 30, 1978. The organ was dedicated in worship and recital on October 29,
1978. The guest recitalist was Professor David P. Dahl of Pacific Lutheran
University in Parkland (Tacoma), Washington.
<u>Sources</u>: Church promotional flier; dedication program; extant organ
First English Lutheran Church
1243 N. 31st St.
Billings, MT. 59101
(406) 245-4933 <u>Documented</u>: October 30, 1996