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Pipe organ 3: More assembly required

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By Carole Carter

· March 16, 2010

February 22, they delivered the “baby” Casavant to First Presbyterian Church-Charleston.

Then the assembly commenced, but more was required.

By March, the organ is really beginning to take shape quickly.

Wood pipes are installed on either side.

We see inside the organ as Robert undertakes the task of wiring for electro-pneumatic action.

The console is hauled up to the front gallery.

Workmen from Wiseman Construction help install the 16' pipes on the sides of the case. When the scaffolding comes down, this is the view from the rear gallery.

The outer casework pieces are measured on site to ensure the correct fit.

There are so many pipes and parts that there’s little room for Robert.

It’s an organ!

The magnificent Casavant pipe organ is ready for the "voicers" who are due to arrive today, Tuesday, March 16. Robert and Sasha gave the organ a rough tuning, but there are a few pipes left to install and the organ needs to be tuned to the room - a domed and vaulted sanctuary with its special acoustics.

This process doesn't lend itself to visuals, so I've got to see if I can secure some audio assistance for the next step in the process,

Part 1: Delivering the baby

Part 2: Some assembly required

Last Edited by editor at 3/16/2010 2:49 PM

Thanks you Carole for the articles and pictures.

Robert Hiller Casavant Frères, Toronto,
Posted by: Robert Hiller at 3/16/2010 10:01 PM

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