Pipe Organ Database

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Unknown Builder (2010 (before))

Originally M. P. Möller (Opus 8709, 1955)

Location:

Calvary Presbyterian Church
4495 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92501 US
Organ ID: 50358

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ is unaltered 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 Paul R. Marchesano on January 09, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP pitman
  • 21 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals. 21 stops. 28 registers.
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: 4
  • Stops: 21
  • Registers: 28
  • Position: Movable console.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • 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 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 Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Jeff Scofield on August 13, 2022:

The rank/register count was correct when it was installed, which is what this listing is for. Any tonal changes would require a new listing under the name of the builder who made the changes.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jeff Scofield on August 13, 2022.
Database Manager on August 29, 2012:

Identified through online information from Matt Gerhard. -- I studied from August 2008 through May 2010 on this organ. This really was a fun organ to play, but in need of a bit of work. I studied on it for two years in grad school at California Baptist University in Riverside. Dr. Beverly Howard is the organist.

There are two prepared for divisions in the coupler rail, but with blank tabs. The rank/register count isn't accurate, but I can't remember the exact stoplist. As far as the Great, a four rank Mixture and a Festival Trumpet 8' (mounted horizontally in case) have been added. In the Choir, the Dulciana 16' 8' was replaced by a Lieblich Gedeckt at 16' and 8'. A Gemshorn at 8' and Celeste were added. There were more alterations/additions, but I haven't played the organ in over two years and don't remember them all.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab stoplist from memory (I worked for Don Cover, the organ builder)
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Sanctuary looking towards rear gallery: Photograph by Matt Gerhard. Taken on 2010-10-01

Chancel: Great/Pedal and console on right, Swell/Choir on left: Photograph by Matt Gerhard. Taken on 2010-10-01

Console: Photograph by Matt Gerhard. Taken on 2010-10-01

Unenclosed Great and Pedal chamber: Photograph by Matt Gerhard. Taken on 2010-10-01

Swell and Choir chambers: Photograph by Matt Gerhard. Taken on 2010-10-01