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Denton TX, USA (Texas) - University of North Texas, Auditorium, Robert W. and Shirley C. Ottman Organ
Municipal: Denton
Region:Denton County
Address: 1155 Union Circle, 76203, Denton, TX
Website: https://www.unt.edu/
Description nr.: 2003346.
Built by: Bedient Pipe Organ Company (1985) - opus 21
In 1984/1985, the company Bedient built a new organ for Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 134 North Division in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is built in classic French style with a discant recit and ravellement for the pedal reeds. In 2003 the organ was transferred to the University of North Texas in Denton. It is baptised the Robert W. and Shirley C. Ottman Organ.
Short list of all locations the organ has been
Technical data
Specification
Grand-Orgue: Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Flûte 4', Grande Tierce 3 1/5', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Quarte de Nazard 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Fourniture 5 rangs, Cymbale 4 rangs, Grand Cornet 5 rangs (discant), Trompette 8', Voix Humaine 8', Clairon 4'.
Positif: Montre 8' (from Ais), Bourdon 8' (from Ais), Basse 8', Prestant 4', Flûte 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Quarte de Nazard 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Larigot 1 1/3', Cymbale 4 rangs, Cromorne 8'.
Récit: Cornet 5 rangs, Trompette 8', Hautbois 8'.
Echo: Bourdon 8', Flûte 4', Flûte 2', Cornet 2 rangs (discant), Musette 8'.
Pédale: Bourdon 16', Flûte 8', Flûte 4', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Positif au Grand-Orgue (schuifkoppel), Tirasse Grand-Orgue.
Accessories: Tremblant Fort, Tremblant Doux.
Photo: Groenling
Denton TX, USA (Texas) - University of North Texas, Auditorium, Robert W. and Shirley C. Ottman Organ
Municipal: Denton
Region:Denton County
Address: 1155 Union Circle, 76203, Denton, TX
Website: https://www.unt.edu/
Description nr.: 2003346.
Built by: Bedient Pipe Organ Company (1985) - opus 21
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1985 | Bedient Pipe Organ Company | 21 | new organ | 2003 | Bedient Pipe Organ Company | transfer/relocate |
In 1984/1985, the company Bedient built a new organ for Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 134 North Division in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is built in classic French style with a discant recit and ravellement for the pedal reeds. In 2003 the organ was transferred to the University of North Texas in Denton. It is baptised the Robert W. and Shirley C. Ottman Organ.
Short list of all locations the organ has been
| 1985 | Grand Rapids, MI | Saint Mark's Episcopal Church |
| 2003 | Denton, TX | University of North Texas |
Technical data
| Number of stops per division | |
| - Grand-Orgue | 16 |
| - Positif | 12 |
| - Récit | 3 |
| - Echo | 5 |
| - Pédale | 5 |
| Total number of stops | 41 |
| Manual compass | C-e''', Récit g-e''' |
| Pedal compass | C-f', tongwerken met contra-F, G, A, Bes and B |
| Key action | Mechanical |
| Stop action | Mechanical |
| Windchest(s) | Slider chests |
| Pitch | a' = 440 Hz |
| Temperament | Gemodificeerde Meantone volgens Corrette |
| Wind pressure | 100 mm |
Specification
Grand-Orgue: Bourdon 16', Montre 8', Bourdon 8', Prestant 4', Flûte 4', Grande Tierce 3 1/5', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Quarte de Nazard 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Fourniture 5 rangs, Cymbale 4 rangs, Grand Cornet 5 rangs (discant), Trompette 8', Voix Humaine 8', Clairon 4'.
Positif: Montre 8' (from Ais), Bourdon 8' (from Ais), Basse 8', Prestant 4', Flûte 4', Nazard 2 2/3', Doublette 2', Quarte de Nazard 2', Tierce 1 3/5', Larigot 1 1/3', Cymbale 4 rangs, Cromorne 8'.
Récit: Cornet 5 rangs, Trompette 8', Hautbois 8'.
Echo: Bourdon 8', Flûte 4', Flûte 2', Cornet 2 rangs (discant), Musette 8'.
Pédale: Bourdon 16', Flûte 8', Flûte 4', Trompette 8', Clairon 4'.
Couplers: Accouplement du Positif au Grand-Orgue (schuifkoppel), Tirasse Grand-Orgue.
Accessories: Tremblant Fort, Tremblant Doux.
| Compound stop | Composition |
| Fourniture 5 rangs (Grand-Orgue) | C: 1 1/3' - 1' - 2/3' - 1/2' - 1/3'. G: 2' - 1 1/3' - 1' - 2/3' - 1/2'. c°: 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 1/3' - 1' - 2/3'. c': 4' - 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 1/3' - 1'. f': 5 1/3' - 4' - 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 1/3'. c''': 8' - 5 1/3' - 4' - 2 2/3' - 2'. |
| Cymbale 4 rangs (Grand-Orgue) | C: 2/3' - 1/2' - 1/3' - 1/4'. G: 1' - 2/3' - 1/2' - 1/3'. c°: 1 1/3' - 1' - 2/3' - 1/2'. g°: 2' - 1 1/3' - 1' - 2/3'. dis': 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 1/3' - 1'. c'': 2 2/3' - 2' - 2' - 1 1/3'. d'': 5 1/3' - 4' - 2 2/3' - 2'. |
| Cymbale 4 rangs (Positif) | C: 1' - 2/3' - 1/2' - 1/3'. c°: 1 1/3' - 1' - 2/3' - 1/2'. f°: 2' - 1 1/3' - 1' - 2/3'. c': 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 1/3' - 1'. f': 4' - 2 2/3' - 2' - 1 1/3'. f'': 8' - 4' - 2 2/3' - 2'. |
| Literature |
Recente ontwikkeling in de Amerikaanse orgelbouw : enkele persoonlijke opmerkingen / John Brock ; Luc & Lene Bastiaens (vertaling). - In: Orgelkunst, elfde jaargang nummer 4, december 1988. |
| Recordings |
Four American organs by Bedient / George Ritchie. - Titanic Records Ti-176 (CD). - 1990. - Opgenomen in Grand Rapids, Ripon, Lincoln en Louisville. |
| Links |
https://bedientorgan.com/opus-list/opus-21/ https://organ.music.unt.edu/instruments |