Installation Holy Trinity Parish Church
Location Seer Green, Buckinghamshire
Date Installed June 1995
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When Holy Trinity Church had to address the problem of an ailing pipe organ, the Priest-in-Charge and Director of Music explored every possibility; rebuilding the present instrument, buying a new pipe organ, or - as a last resort - replacement with an electronic instrument. Eventually, they commissioned an organ from Copeman Hart, designed and built to the specification of the organist, Ian Rees-Heaver.

With the enthusiastic support of The Revd Jo Stoker and the PCC, funds were raised and the organ was installed in 1995. The Bishop of Buckingham, The Right Revd Colin Bennetts, dedicated the organ, and all who have heard it have agreed that the decision to install an electronic instrument has been vindicated.
GREAT
Open Diapason
8  
Chimney Flute
8  
Dulciana
8  
Principal
4  
Harmonic Flute
4  
Nazard
2 2/3
Fifteenth
2  
Tierce
1 3/5
Fourniture
IV  
Posaune
8  
Cremona
8  
Swell to Great  
Pedal to Great  
SWELL (ENCLOSED)
Geigen Diapason
8  
Gedackt
8  
Viola da Gamba
8  
Voix Célestes
8  
Gemshorn
4  
Wald Flute
4  
Flageolet
2  
Mixture
III  
Contra Fagotto
16  
Trumpet
8  
Hautbois
8  
Tremulant  
-  
PEDAL
Open Diapason
16  
Bourdon
16  
Salicional
16  
Octave
8  
Bass Flute
8  
Choral Bass
4  
Bassoon
16  
Great to Pedal  
Swell to Pedal  
Gt & Ped pistons  
 
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Six thumb pistons to Great
Six thumb pistons to Swell
Six general thumb pistons
Six toe pistons to Pedal
All departmental and general pistons are adjustable by capture system with six long-term memories
Reverser thumb pistons to Swell to Great, Great to Pedal, Swell to Pedal.

Reverser toe piston to Great to Pedal
General cancel
30-note radiating and concave pedalboard

61-note plastic manuals (C - C)


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"Since its installation, the organ has given me tremendous pleasure. It is a joy to listen to, and so comfortable to play. Indeed, it has spurred me on to practise those pieces which had been put at the bottom of the pile as they were just unsuitable for the old organ.

"Our congregational singing has improved - they keep in time, now, even with only a few stops drawn. Last weekend, one of the hymns was meditative in feeling, and I kept a congregation of over 100 together with Swell Flutes 8 and 4, and the Cremona taking the tune.

"All in all, the organ has far surpassed our expectations. The imitative stops truly reflect their namesakes, and the flues, with their distinctive 'chiff' both individually and together provide a warm quiet sound. The Principal choruses give depth without being overpowering, and are capped by telling mixtures and the Swell reeds. The Pedal department has great clarity and it is a distinct advantage having the Salicional to support either the Dulciana or my favourite ethereal Célestes.

"We at Holy Trinity are truly proud of our Copeman Hart organ, both as a musical instrument and as a piece of furniture to adorn the church. Your craftsmen also should be proud of the organ, and I would like to place on record my very grateful thanks to them for their work, assistance and advice in helping to bring the project to fruition."

Ian Rees-Heaver GTCL LTCL AMusTCL, Director of Music


"The organ continues to delight me with its splendid tone and wonderful range of sounds. On Sunday, Ian played Prelude and Fugue in E minor by Nikolaus Bruhns and I knew something was missing - it was the awful clatter of the old pedalboard which had been our compulsory accompaniment! It is marvellous to be able to rely on the music adding depth and beauty to our worship. The organ brings new discoveries for us all the time as its potential unfolds."

The Revd Joanna Stokes


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