An Introduction to the Choir division on the Midmer-Losh organ

An introduction to the long-silent Choir division on the Midmer-Losh organ, After many decades of silence, this newly-restored division is making incredible sounds. As of October 2022 approximately 28 of the 37 ranks in the Choir division are playing and this video demonstrates all of these with the exception of the two mixtures. We will feature those and the reeds in upcoming videos.

[@alexanderleach3365]

It's magnificent hearing this marvelous organ playing.

[@danielcenteno8741]

The celestes are lush by themselves but when you put everything together like they did at the end of the video, it's next level sound design... I can only dream of the day when this organ is fully functional again

[@fujifrontier]

Absolutely… I loved that sound of what was being played toward the end. The organ at my childhood church has a small section which sounds like that and it was always a treat to hear it being used

[@DavidKrautscheid]

The viola pomposa sounds allmost like reeds! Unbelivible!

[@alasdairvincent6248]

That’s what I call a real organ, it’s got so many voices and sounds absolutely fantastic.

[@thomasphillips5850]

We are so happy to hear this. This is of course monumental. You should all take a bow,thank you all.

[@georgemancini1910]

Thrilling to see the progress being made. All we need now is for the King of the King of Instruments to be appreciated and valued by modern society for what it is, as it was 80 or so years ago, so that it may never fall silent again!

[@willthetrill4849]

Now this is the kind of video that i really like. A video showing a rank or a whole division sounding for the first time in 60 years in this case of the choir division. I would enjoy seeing a video of the voicing process once the rest of the ranks (which are 9 more ranks) are reinstalled and a stop demonstration of those ranks just like this video. Thanks so much for sharing this. Keep these videos coming. I really enjoy seeing this ranks come back to life and hearing them for the first time in so long

[@Patriot1776]

Oooh!! I can see why the 'Choir' division is considered an accompaniment division! Softer and more ethereal passages are going to sound even more phenomenal now! ^^

[@Markcava]

Magnificent!!! There needs to be a semi annual show featuring the organ and some large choirs-one for the December holidays and another for July 4. That instrument needs to get all the accolades it deserves. It’s amazing.

[@joecarere6721]

This truly is history in the making! Bravo to all on the fine work!

[@joshroberts4281]

I love how the Choir organ all comes together so breathtakingly well!

[@Modeltnick]

You fellows are true hero’s rescuing this magnificent instrument!

[@JIMD6370]

That last little demo of most of the pipes is spectacular! That's a whole organ in itself.

[@fujifrontier]

I just want to know if that’s a piece of a song or if he was improvising, I’m in love with that ending bit

[@JIMD6370]

​@@fujifrontier improving I believe.

[@fujifrontier]

@@JIMD6370 figured 😢 it’s beautiful

[@JIMD6370]

@@fujifrontier and louder than I expected too. Really fills the room.

[@jimdeal8887]

Wow, a lot of color in that division! Great work!

[@garysmith8455]

Having just attended the American Institute of Organbuilders convention and hearing and seeing the continued progress in this wonderful instrument, it's dedicated crew of many hands, I can't say enough! I look forward to coming out and visiting in the future with my new friends! 😊

[@nanayaw1568]

I love this pipe organ Will surely visit your country soon to have my fingers on it

[@Maxxarcade]

Sounds really great so far! It must have been a thrill to hear it make the first sounds again after so many decades.

[@vl_ko]

W O W Amazing magical sound. What a blessing that the largest organ in the world is spreading its wings again!!!

[@TRKaliFoxxo]

bsolutely in LOVE!!! Thank you all so much for your continued work on this beautiful and remarkable organ. Cheers!!

[@scottfredericks23]

Beautiful sounds. Thrilling to see and hear this phenomenal instrument. Thank you!!!!

[@andrewkessinger5966]

Can't wait to hear it all together with the rest of the playable voices

[@TheWurlitzerman123]

Excellent! Thank you for considering us who are far off from AC, but will be back, someday.

[@DrpanProductions]

I have been missing the live concerts on Wednesdays super happy to see uploads again

[@richardvoran5514]

So wonderful to hear it coming back to glorious life!

[@LeeBlaske]

It sounds absolutely gorgeous.

[@musictypefoundry7345]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! I really miss the weekly recital broadcasts of 2020. Keep the vids coming!

[@mattheww2797]

Awesome work guys! Props to everyone making it happen!

[@mattrehm8612]

Absolutely phenomenal, amazing work. Can't wait to hear it in person 👏

[@patticampbell6496]

I could listen to that all day. Awsome❤❤❤❤

[@FraserGartshore]

Gorgeous sounds👍

[@Vleader001]

So heavenly!

[@theorgelmeisterakathesoapm8589]

I'm so delighted to see that magnificent piece of history coming back to full life!!

[@matthieubazile3350]

Amazing sounds! Looking forward to hearing it again when everything is in. Can't wait to hear the rest of the reeds!

[@accousticdecay]

superb sounds! Thanks for posting.

[@mauricemosheim4733]

Fantastic sounds!

[@kuiperroerdink1670]

this is fantastic

[@kimlibera663]

Luv the organ.

[@Quorkk]

Bro the monsters university theme on here would sound fire!

[@daveogarf]

What a LUCKY man!

[@jdcorganist]

The Choir division is starting to sound very much like a theatrical Accompaniment division 🤔

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Fantastic job guys, miss you. Are Labradors allowed in the hall?

[@paganisto]

WOW!!!

[@mikestubbs5242]

...this has nothing to do with anything, but GOSH both of you are DANGED CUTE.

[@fujifrontier]

Agreed

[@richardstoc]

I have noticed that a lot if not all previously recorded recitals especially recent recordings have been removed from both YT and FB pages what is the reason for that happening ? I had been recommending the channels to People that have never heard of the Midmer_losh or boardwalk hall Organs.

[@BoardwalkOrgans]

We’re not aware of anything being taken down from KZbin but Facebook has been a major issue with ridiculous copyright claims and videos being taken down for no reason. It’s very frustrating but we’re trying to keep up with it!

[@peterwarner358]

It looks like two divisions are the full 88 key divisions meaning they go all the way down to 32 in the base abd all the way up to the 1 foot level in the treble registry.

[@KingdaToro]

That's the Grand Great and Grand Choir. Essentially, the Pedal divisions are extended upward to a seven-octave (85 key) range. Pedal Right = Grand Great, Pedal Left = Grand Choir. For example, the Grand Ophicleide (world's loudest organ stop) is in Pedal Right, it has 16' and 8' stop tabs in Pedal Right, and an 8' stop tab in Grand Great. The actual Choir division being played here only has the usual 5-octave range, even though its home manual has 7 octaves.

[@trevorharrison8358]

I can't wait for the Hauptwerk sample set from this organ! It will be a massive fundraiser. Sell it for $500US sell 30,000 copies and $15M in funding!

[@JIMD6370]

Wait, "more when we get the high pressure stuff in"? I thought this WAS the high pressure stuff😂

[@douglaswitchey5625]

Thanks for this update on the restoration progress. How much work is still required to bring the organ up to 100% playable in all divisions and ranks? Thanks for answering my question.

[@KingdaToro]

The remaining three side chambers and the two ceiling chambers still need to be restored. With the completion of the Choir, next up will be Gallery I and II in the Right Center. Gallery III and IV (and the piano) in the Left Center will be after that, then Brass Chorus and String II in the Right Forward. The ceiling chambers (Echo, Fanfare, String III) will be last due to difficulty of access. The right stage chamber is fully playable but only partially restored, it's being restored stop-by-stop as needed. In addition, the consoles will need to be restored. The mobile 5-manual console will be done first, and once it's complete and able to play the organ, the main 7-manual console can be taken offline for restoration.

[@peterwarner358]

Do you have Septieme, Tierce, Larigot, Nasard, etc)

[@nickmyers1085]

In the unit division, the swell-choir, yes! Also with a 7th and 9th!

[@OrganNLou]

Its too bad the reverb in the room has been tamped down so much!

[@parboygames9866]

show the guy playing the keys.... and can you guys do interstellar

[@wtb3nkfd54]

Why are we spending so much time looking at empty seats, instead of watching what Mr. Myers is doing?

[@trainiacvideos3832]

I guess it's so you hear the noise of the organ from the arena chambers.

[@chadbeverly4926]

Are there any tremolos for the choir ?

[@TheRealAuroraEmily]

How much more money do you need to restore the big organ?

[@SeattleBoatdog]

TFW your “Choir” has three independant 25” chorus reeds 🥳