Opus 2981 - Bridges Auditorium, Claremont, CA

The Claremont organ is a notable example of an ‘international ensemble’ in that the best American tonal
work has been supplemented by the salient tonal specialties of the English and French schools of organ design.

The Diapason choruses of the Great are typical of English and German work. The clarity and transparency of this
department will be recognized by those who are familiar with Siibermann organs. The First Diapason was voiced
in England by Rev, Noel Bonavia Hunt, who is recognized as the foremost authority on diapasons in the world.
It is modeled after the Schulze Diapason in Tyne Dock, Newcastle. The Second Diapason is similar in tone to
the diapasons used in the organ in Westminster Abbey and copied from sample pipes secured from Harrison & Harrison
of Durham, England. The upper work or harmonics of the diapason series, is supplied abundantly in this organ, lending a silvery effect which is quite unusual in American work.

The French influence is shown in the Trompette timbre of the Swell reeds, also in the Choir Trumpet,
and in the metal Harmonic Flutes of Solo and Choir, The Gambes of the Swell are of the Cavaille-Coll timbre.

Each section has a separate individuality, yet each is in proper relation to the other sections. Full organ is
balanced and musical. Though great brilliancy is evident, there is no tendency toward forced quality.

The Gemshorn ensemble of the Choir with its liquid, sparkling quality, and remote effect,
is an especially pleasing feature.

The Solo Organ is featured by a comprehensive string section embracing Gambas, Viol d’Orchestres and Cellos.
There are also a number of beautiful solo flutes. One of these, the Major Flute, will immediately be recognized
for its beauty and power. The Tuba is the most powerful and thrilling stop in the entire organ. It was made in
England by Harrison Harrison of Durham, and is a duplicate of the Tuba in. Durham Cathedral which is admitted
to be one of the finest reeds in all England.

Wind pressures are 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 20 inches, an unusual range.

GREAT ORGAN 16’ Open Diapason* 16’ Melodia 8’ First Diapason* 8’ Second Diapason 8’ Third Diapason 8’ Fourth Diapason 8' Hohl Flute 8’ Melodia 8’ Viol d’Amour 8’ Viol Celeste 4' Principal* 4’ Octave 5 1/3' Quint 4’ Flute 2 2/3' Twelfth 2' Fifteenth* 2' Superoctave II Mixture* III Mixture* IV Harmonics 16’ Trombone * 8’ Trumpet* 8’ Tromba 4’ Clarion No. 1 4’ Clarion No. 2 8’ Harp Chimes * Unenclosed	SWELL ORGAN 16’ Contra Geigen 8’ Open Diapason 8’ Geigen 8’ Rohr Flute 8’ Silver Flute 8’ Gambe 8’ Gambe Celeste 8’ Salicional 8’ Voix Celeste 4’ Octave 4’ Wald Flute 4’ Violina 2’ Fifteenth 2’ Dulciana Fifteenth 2 2/3' Twelfth 1 3/5' Seventeenth III Cornet V-VI Mixture 16' Double Trumpet 16' Contra Oboe 8’ French Trumpet 8’ Horn 8’ Oboe 8’ Vox Humana 4’ Clarion 4’ Oboe Clarion
CHOIR ORGAN 16’ Contra Gemshorn 8’ Open Diapason 8’ Harmonic Flute 8’ Flute Celeste II Rks 8’ Spitz Flute 8’ Unda Maris 8’ Gemshorn 4' Octave 4' Cone Flute 4’ Muted Viol 2 2/3’ Nasard 2' Flautina 1 3/5' Tierce IV Mixture 8’ Trumpet 8’ Clarinet 8’ English Horn 8’ Harp 4’ Celesta	SOLO ORGAN 16’ Contra Gamba 8’ Stentorphone 8’ Major Flute 8’ Orchestral Flute 8’ Lieblich Gedeckt 8’ Gamba 8’ Gamba Celeste 8’ Viol d’Orchestre II Rks 8’ Cello 4’ Gambette 4’ Flute III Mixture 16’ Trombone 8’ Tuba Sonora 4’ Clarion 8’ Orchestra Oboe 8’ French Horn 8’ Tuba Chimes
PEDAL ORGAN 32’ Open Diapason 16’ First Open Diapason 16’ Second Open Diapason 16’ Metal Diapason 16’ Diaphone 16’ Bourdon 16’ Contra Flute 16’ Contra Gemshorn 16’ Dulciana 16’ Contra Gamba 8’ Bass Flute 8’ Metal Octave 8’ Octave	8’ Gamba Celeste II Rks 8’ Flute 8' Dulciana 4’ Super Octave 2’ Piccolo 32’ Contra Bombarde 16’ Bombarde 16’ Trombone 16’ Double Trumpet 16’ Contra Oboe 8’ Tromba 4’ Clarion Chimes

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