Austin Organs, Inc.
Opus 2529, 1970

First Lutheran Church

Nave

1301 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA, US

33 Ranks - 1,936 Pipes
Instrument ID: 11545 ● Builder ID: 7360 ● Location ID: 10543
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Builder: Austin Organs, Inc.
Position: Console in Fixed Position, Left
Design: Traditional With Roll Top
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
3 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal4 Divisions23 Stops34 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Thumb Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Toe Piston(s)
Stop Layout: Stop Keys Above Top Manual
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Adjustable Mechanical
Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location

Paul R. Marchesano on June 19th, 2025:
This [original] console is no longer in use. Hybridized with Colby in 2021 Information Colton Barber on 2025-06-12
Ryan-Michael Blake on August 11th, 2021:
A contract was signed with Austin Organs, Inc. on July 30, 1969 for the sum of $49,540.00. Installation began on October 10, 1970 and the tonal finishing was completed on January 10, 1971, during such time the congregation used an electronic organ provided by a local individual. The instrument was dedicated to the glory of God on Sunday, February 21, 1971 with a program by John M. "Jack" Levick Jr., including works by Bach, Byrd, Haydn, Langlais, Reger, Sowerby, Thompson, and Widor. The program also included Ralph Vaughn Williams' *O clap your hands* and Franck's *Psalm 150* by the combined choirs of First Lutheran and Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Frieda and Charles Vogan, respectively. The turn of the century saw an extension of the Swell Oboe to 8' and 16' pitch. By 2016, the organ was showing signs of age and a few substantial repairs were needed. Gradually, each new issue demanded careful consideration, and some repairs were deemed too costly. The console was disconnected on July 27, 2021 in preparation for a renovation, to include a tonal expansion and the installation of a new console.
Ryan-Michael Blake on February 7th, 2021:
A contract was signed with Austin Organs, Inc. on July 30, 1969 for the sum of $49,540.00. Installation began on October 10, 1970 and the tonal finishing was completed on January 10, 1971, during such time the congregation used an electronic organ provided by a local individual. The instrument was dedicated to the glory of God on Sunday, February 21, 1971 with a program by John M. "Jack" Levick, Jr., including works by Bach, Byrd, Haydn, Langlais, Reger, Sowerby, Thompson, and Widor. The program also included Vaughn Williams' *O clap your hands* and Franck's *Psalm 150* by the combined choirs of First Lutheran and Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Database Manager on May 21st, 2016:
Updated through online information from Ryan-Michael Blake.
Database Manager on December 17th, 2004:
Information identifying this instrument from the Austin Organs, Inc. web site, accessed December 16, 2004: http://www.austinorgans.com/organ-research.htm.

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