Opus 165

Opus 165 expands quality practice opportunities for the organ studio at the Moores School of Music. Designed to inspire students to practice and perform on a substantial three-manual organ, there are three independent 8’ voices and a 4’ Principal shared between manuals II and III, all enclosed in an effective expression box. Manual III is permanently coupled to Manual I. The Manual II to Manual I coupler allows for greater flexibility in performance practice.

The case design is based on Opus 149 at Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School Chapel in Hong Kong, with the Pedal 16’ Subbass pipes forming much of the cherry-wood façade. The Pedal also shares the bass of the 8’ Flûte harmonique.

The key action is engineered to feel like a large organ, with pallet overlap and movement ratios to create the desired weight without excessive spring tension. Non-functioning manual and toe pistons support development of overall console management skills. Dummy expression and crescendo shoes flank the functioning expression shoe.

The organ was installed and voiced to suit studio space at the Moores School of Music, where it is used for practicing, individual lessons, and studio class events.