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Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Organ Consultation
This historic church on the upper east side of Milwaukee is blessed with an architectural design that lends itself well to music. Hard surfaces abound, and space for music was plentiful in the balcony. The original instrument spoke down the long axis of the room, and this position was maintained in the new instrument built by Robert Sipe, of Dallas Texas. The old instrument was suffering from mechanical deterioration, and the overall tonal design was less than grand. The church desired an instrument that would have greater reliability and longevity, and one that would also lead the liturgy with greater musical expression. The new organ actually has fewer ranks than the previous organ, but far surpasses it in the range of expression and color in its tonal palette. Many ranks of the previous instrument were recycled, reconditioned, and revoiced by Sipe for inclusion in this instrument. The case of the organ was designed to balance the visual concept of the main altar. The key action is mechanical with electric stop controls, and features a detached console.
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