Schantz Organ Co. (2022)

Originally Ernest M. Skinner (Opus 422, 1923)

Location:

St. Thomas More Roman Catholic University Parish
100 Stinson Street
Norman, OK 73072 US
Organ ID: 62078

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic Churches
  • The organ has been restored to a previous state.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on February 07, 2023.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: EP pitman
  • 31 ranks. 3 manuals. 26 stops. 31 registers.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): EP pitman chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Stops: 26
  • Registers: 31
  • 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.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Kyle Arthur on February 07, 2023:

Intallation completed in June 2022. Extremely original Skinner. Addition of tromba rank and replacement of the bottom six pipes of the 16' Diapason. Dedication recital played by Nathan Laube in October 2022.

We received the most recent update for this note from Kyle Arthur on February 07, 2023.

Kyle Arthur on June 18, 2021:

As of June, 2021 the organ is under contract for renovation by Schantz. Installation expected by Holy Week 2022.

We received the most recent update for this note from Kyle Arthur on June 18, 2021.

Jim Stettner on May 14, 2020:

Updated through online information from Kyle Arthur. -- The organ for the new church will be the E.M. Skinner, Opus 422. It had originally been shown as being with the American Organ Institute as they were going to do the rebuild. But they closed and never actually possessed the organ. It is currently awaiting rebuilding.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on May 14, 2020.

Database Manager on April 04, 2018:

Built in 1923 for First Presbyterian Church, Stamford, Connecticut. Moved in 2006 to The Presbyterian Church, Dover, Delaware. In 2018, acquired by St. Thomas More Catholic University Parish and Student Center, Norman, Oklahoma.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
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We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Daniel Gauger on May 29, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Rendering of main chamber: Photograph by Kyle Arthur. Taken on 2021-06-18

Console: Photograph by Noah Pierson. Taken on 2022-06-19

Facade: Photograph by Noah Pierson. Taken on 2022-06-19

Interior : Photograph by Noah Pierson. Taken on 2022-06-19

Organ in rear gallery: Photograph by Noah Pierson. Taken on 2022-06-19

Console and Facade: Photograph by Luke Tegtmeier. Taken on 2022-06-15

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