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Randall Dyer & Assoc., Inc. (Opus 89, 2009)

Location:

First United Methodist Church
142 East Jackson Street
Orlando, FL 32801 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 19060

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist 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 Database Manager on August 19, 2019.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 86 ranks. 6 divisions. 4 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Exposed pipes visible.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on August 19, 2019.
Main:
  • Manuals: 4
  • Divisions: 6
  • Position: Movable console.
  • Manual Compass: 68
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • 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: Tilting/rocking tablets above top manual.
  • Combination Action: Computerized/Digital system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard.
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has a Piston Sequencer
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on August 19, 2019.
Database Manager on August 19, 2019:

Tuba added to the Choir in 2019. Tuba is on 15" of wind using an auxiliary blower to raise the pressure from the main blower. This stop was planned at the time of the rebuilding in 2009.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on January 24, 2020.
Database Manager on January 08, 2011:

Updated through on-line information from Michael Shortal.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on August 19, 2019.
Database Manager on May 17, 2009:

Updated through on-line information from Michael Shortal. -- Console made of solid American Cherry with Ivory Keys. Front chamber fully exposed to the chancel. Antiphonal exposed. Trompette En Chamade in third Gallery at the rear of the room. The room seats close to 1600 people and is fairly live in reverberation. -- 61 keys. 7 note extention on the chests.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on September 11, 2007:

Updated through on-line information from Stephen Hall.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on August 19, 2019.
Database Manager on June 29, 2005:

This Organ identified through information received from Randall Dyer. Rebuild and additions, new console, 1963 Aeolian-Skinner.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Stoplist taken from the console November, 2009
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on August 19, 2019.

Instrument Images:

Church Exterior: Photograph by Stephen Hall. Taken on 2012-01-01

Sanctuary Interior and Chancel: Photograph by Stephen Hall. Taken on 2012-01-01

Nave, Balcony, Antiphonal Pipe Display (left) and Trompette en Chamade (top): Photograph by Stephen Hall. Taken on 2012-01-01

Left Chamber Opening and Violone Pipework: Photograph by Stephen Hall. Taken on 2012-01-01

Left Stop Jamb: Photograph by Stephen Hall. Taken on 2012-01-01

Right Stop Jamb: Photograph by Stephen Hall. Taken on 2012-01-01

Manuals and Coupler Rocking Tablets: Photograph by Stephen Hall. Taken on 2012-01-01

Console: Photograph by Michael Patrick Shortal, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2016-04-08

Organ chamber and visible pipework: Photograph by Michael Patrick Shortal, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2017-12-06

Console, chamber and choirloft: Photograph by Michael Patrick Shortal, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2010-08-12

Console in concert position: Photograph by Michael Patrick Shortal, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2010-08-12

Church interior to rear, Antiphonal and en-Chamade: Photograph by Michael Patrick Shortal, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2018-09-22

Church exterior: Photograph by Michael Patrick Shortal, submitted by Jeff Scofield. Taken on 2018-09-22

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