Complete description of the selected organ
Photo: C.B. Fisk, Inc.
Ann Arbor, USA (Michigan) - University of Michigan, Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, Marilyn Mason Organ
Municipal: Ann Arbor
Region:Washtenaw County
Address: E.V. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Drive, 48109, Ann Arbor, MI
Website: http://www.music.umich.edu/
Description nr.: 2000626.
Built by: C.B. Fisk Inc. (1985) - opus 87
In 1985 Fisk built a new organ for the University of Michigan, based on the example of the Silbermann organ in the Sankt Georgen-Kirche in Rötha, Germany. It could be built thanks to a legacy from Judith Barnett Metz and Dr. Fred L. Metz. The instrument has been named the Marilyn Mason Organ, in tribute to Professor Marilyn Mason, who has done much for the University's Organ Department.
Technical data
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-f'''): Bordun 16', Principal 8', Rohrflöte 8', Octava 4', Spitzflöte 4', Quinta 3', Octava 2', Cornet 3 ranks (discant), Mixtur 5 ranks (1'), Trommete 8'.
Oberwerk (C-f'''): Gedackt 8', Quintadena 8', Principal 4', Rohrflöte 4', Nasat 3', Octava 2', Gemshorn 2', Tertia 1 3/5', Quinta 1 1/2', Sifflet 1', Mixtur 3 ranks (1'), Chalumeau 8'.
Pedal (C-f'): Principalbaß 16', Octavenbaß 8', Octavenbaß 4', Posaunenbaß 16', Trommetenbaß 8'.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Oberwerk (schuifkoppel), Pedal - Hauptwerk, Pedal - Oberwerk.
Accessories: Tremulant, Klingel (Calcant).
Photo: C.B. Fisk, Inc.
Ann Arbor, USA (Michigan) - University of Michigan, Blanche Anderson Moore Hall, Marilyn Mason Organ
Municipal: Ann Arbor
Region:Washtenaw County
Address: E.V. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Drive, 48109, Ann Arbor, MI
Website: http://www.music.umich.edu/
Description nr.: 2000626.
Built by: C.B. Fisk Inc. (1985) - opus 87
In 1985 Fisk built a new organ for the University of Michigan, based on the example of the Silbermann organ in the Sankt Georgen-Kirche in Rötha, Germany. It could be built thanks to a legacy from Judith Barnett Metz and Dr. Fred L. Metz. The instrument has been named the Marilyn Mason Organ, in tribute to Professor Marilyn Mason, who has done much for the University's Organ Department.
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Hauptwerk | 10 |
| - Oberwerk | 12 |
| - Pedal | 5 |
| Total number of stops | 27 |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
| Pitch | a' = 440 Hz |
| Temperament | 1/5-komma Meantone (Harald Vogel) |
| Wind pressure | 75 mm |
Specification
Hauptwerk (C-f'''): Bordun 16', Principal 8', Rohrflöte 8', Octava 4', Spitzflöte 4', Quinta 3', Octava 2', Cornet 3 ranks (discant), Mixtur 5 ranks (1'), Trommete 8'.
Oberwerk (C-f'''): Gedackt 8', Quintadena 8', Principal 4', Rohrflöte 4', Nasat 3', Octava 2', Gemshorn 2', Tertia 1 3/5', Quinta 1 1/2', Sifflet 1', Mixtur 3 ranks (1'), Chalumeau 8'.
Pedal (C-f'): Principalbaß 16', Octavenbaß 8', Octavenbaß 4', Posaunenbaß 16', Trommetenbaß 8'.
Couplers: Hauptwerk - Oberwerk (schuifkoppel), Pedal - Hauptwerk, Pedal - Oberwerk.
Accessories: Tremulant, Klingel (Calcant).
| Literature |
Pipe Organs of Ann Arbor : Including Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan Carillons / James O. Wilkes. - Revised Fourth Edition. - Ann Arbor, Michigan : James Oscroft Wilkes, 1995. |
| Recordings |
Pachelbel Organ Works / Marilyn Mason. - Musical Heritage Society 512393 K, 512823 L, 513236 K, 513276 H (CD). - Serie uitgegeven in 4 volumes. |
| Links |
http://cbfisk.com/opus/opus-87 http://www.music.umich.edu/departments/organ/ https://smtd.umich.edu/departments/organ/organs/marilyn-mason-organ/ |