Complete description of the selected organ
Austin TX, USA (Texas) - First United Methodist Church
Municipal: Austin TX
Region:Travis County
Address: 1201 Lavaca Street, 78701, Austin, TX
Website: https://fumcaustin.org/
Description nr.: 2070011.
Built by: Hoffmann Pipe Organs (1969)
The organ contains older material: from 1928 by Henry Pilcher's Sons
In 1928, Henry Pilcher's Sons built a three-manual organ for the First United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas. It was opus 1439 of the firm. This instrument was replaced in 1969 by a new organ by Otto Hoffmann, taking over four registers from the old organ. The organ was rebuilt and modernized over time. But because of the malfunctioning of the mechanics, it was rebuilt and expanded in 2014-2015 by Roger A. Colby. A new console has been installed, the mechanical parts and electrical wiring have been completely renewed, and the organ has been expanded with a Bombarde 16'/8' on the pedal and a Harmonic Trumpet 16'/8'. Various digital stops have also been added. On May 31, 2015, the organ was put back into use with a concert by Ken Cowan.
Austin TX, USA (Texas) - First United Methodist Church
Municipal: Austin TX
Region:Travis County
Address: 1201 Lavaca Street, 78701, Austin, TX
Website: https://fumcaustin.org/
Description nr.: 2070011.
Built by: Hoffmann Pipe Organs (1969)
The organ contains older material: from 1928 by Henry Pilcher's Sons
| Year | Builder | Opus | Activity | 1928 | Henry Pilcher's Sons | 1439 | new organ | 1969 | Hoffmann Pipe Organs | new organ | 2015 | Roger A. Colby Inc. | restoration and enlargement |
In 1928, Henry Pilcher's Sons built a three-manual organ for the First United Methodist Church in Austin, Texas. It was opus 1439 of the firm. This instrument was replaced in 1969 by a new organ by Otto Hoffmann, taking over four registers from the old organ. The organ was rebuilt and modernized over time. But because of the malfunctioning of the mechanics, it was rebuilt and expanded in 2014-2015 by Roger A. Colby. A new console has been installed, the mechanical parts and electrical wiring have been completely renewed, and the organ has been expanded with a Bombarde 16'/8' on the pedal and a Harmonic Trumpet 16'/8'. Various digital stops have also been added. On May 31, 2015, the organ was put back into use with a concert by Ken Cowan.
| Links |
https://fumcaustin.org/worship/music-ministry/ |