Emory University

Rosales Organ Builders, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
 

 

When Rosales Organ Builders was invited by Dr. Timothy Albrecht to build this practice organ, Manuel Rosales proposed an instrument whose appearance would be that of a beautiful piece of furniture rather than having a typical pipe façade. His experience with many practice organs was that their sound, due to the small spaces in which they typically were placed, induced ear fatigue to the player. Rather than simply muffle the voicing of the pipes or to bottle up the sound inside a wooden box, however, he developed a design that would allow the clarity and beauty of the pipe sound to be heard clearly.

For the aesthetic appearance of the case, he inivited his long-time colleague and former staff member, Steuart Goodwin. His realization of the tonal criteria along with a lovely classical design, has resulted in an instrument whose appearance and sound are in perfect harmony.

 

 Specifications

Manual I
8'	Chimney Flute
Manual II
8'	Spire Flute
Pedal
8'	Bourdon
Casework of White Oak Carving of the University’s shield by Dennis Rowland Elm Burl music rack Bone key naturals and ebony sharps Maple pedal keys and rosewood sharps Compass 56/30 Mechanical key action with adjustable key tension Wind-pressure 70mm All pipes were made in the Rosales work shop 3 stops 3 ranks, 125 pipes