New Installations Archives - AIO - American Institute of Organ Builders

Q: Georgetown University

Schoenstein & Co. Opus 166 Three manuals, 19 ranks

Q: Kegg Organ Builders - Basilica Organ

Kegg Pipe Organ This 76 rank instrument is well developed with romantic roots, balanced choruses, and rich in tonal colors. Completely encased in the gallery, the organ enjoys ideal placement. The Great, Swell and Choir are located at impost level with the Solo above in the center. The Pedal is at the left side. The facade consists of the Great Violone, Great Principal and Pedal Octave. Of special note are the Kegg Ensemble stops appearing on the Solo. The specification is very complete and holds forth well in this James Renwick building, enjoying 4+ seconds of reverberation. This vibrant church enjoys a rich tradition and history of classical music and liturgy. Member Profile: Charles Kegg

Q: Parkey OrganBuilders Opus 12

Parkey OrganBuilders Opus 12 is located in Shreveport, Louisiana at The Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. The organ is a 55 Rank instrument with a movable customer 3-manual and pedal draw knob console. The case designs were done by Michael Morris of Parkey OrganBuilders to couple with the gothic architecture of the 1920s Cathedral architecture, and was featured in The American Organist January 2012 issue and The Diapason January 2012 issue. The instrument was dedicated on October 30, 2011 by Bishop Michael Duca of the Diocese of Shreveport. Member Profile: Phil Parkey

Q: Parkey OrganBuilders Opus 14

Parkey OrganBuilders Opus 14 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina at Providence United Methodist Church. The organ is noted Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1472 that once called The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. home. The organ is a 64 rank instrument with console that is able to be moved depending on performance and event needs and features 57 stops along with a 128 Memory Levels Capture Action. Opus 14 was featured in The American Organist July 2014 issue and The Diapason October 2013 issue. The instrument was dedicated September 6, 2013 in concert by Alan Morrison, Professor of Organ at Curtis Institute Member Profile: Phil Parkey