Our opus 2 is a phased, restorative rebuild of the 1917–1919 Wangerin-Weickhardt organ, which includes some of the last surviving pipework crafted by Matthias Schwab in 1861. The organ was never fully completed, as indicated by blank stop keys on the original console and unused space within the case. On-site modifications made in 1919 suggest that last-minute specification changes were implemented during installation.

As with all our projects, maintaining the organ’s playability throughout the restoration was a top priority. To achieve this, we began by rebuilding the Echo Organ—located behind the altar reredos—so the instrument can remain in use while the main organ is being restored and rebuilt. Tuning access was improved by enlarging the enclosure to include a walkboard, and the division was expanded to seven ranks with the addition of a beautiful 1920s Wangerin French Horn.

Opus 3 is a fully digital organ which was designed to accompany large liturgies, first year convocation, commencement, and other celebratory events. When not being used for large events, it resides in one of the practice studios in the music department where students and faculty can use it as a practice instrument.

Our opus 4 is a hybrid organ of 40 ranks spanning 4 divisions and played by a 3 manual, American terraced style, drawknob console. The Swell and Choir Organs are fully under expression, and the Great Organ is partially enclosed with the Choir. The diapason chorus on the Great will be unenclosed. This organ features seven 16' stops including a 16' Diapason, 16' Subbass, 16' Bourdon Dolce, 16' Violoncello, 16' Gemshorn, 16' Trombone, and 16' Bassoon. The console is currently fully playable via the digital voice system while the organ casework is installed throughout this year.