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The building of a new organ is a highly significant event for a congregation; one which also creates a unique challenge for the organ builder! Together with representatives of the congregation (the Minister, Organist, members of the PCC), we compile a plan which details all the required specifications. |
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Checklist for Building a New Organ
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Conditions of
the intended
organ site: |
Spatial/architectural, acoustic, climatic, historical |
| Practical requirements: |
What tasks does the organist have to perform in addition to playing (eg conducting choir and/or orchestra)? Does the location of the choir and/or orchestra need to be taken into account? |
| Structural criteria: |
Number of stops, specification and scaling of stops; any historical designs that need to be incorporated |
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