Opus 163

Opus 163, the Scheetz-Biermann Organ, is a continuo instrument designed to sit within a chamber orchestra and accompany ensembles large or small. With several half-compass stops, it enables the organist to perform a wide variety of solo literature as well.

The case decorations incorporate a sliding inner layer which can be adjusted to fully or partially close the pipe shades, allowing the performer to modulate brightness and volume for a smaller spaces or ensembles. Casters enable the organ to be moved easily.

The keyboard has boxwood-covered naturals and rosewood sharps. The case is quarter-sawn white oak with walnut accents in the console, and the façade pipes are constructed of figured maple. A simple keyboard mechanism transposes between A=440 and A=415.

The Scheetz-Biermann Organ was made possible by a generous gift of Frederick and Connie Scheetz for the glory of God and in memory of their mothers.

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