[Westminster Cathedral Organ]

I have just been through this link to the description. I note in the specification that the 32 Bombarde is an extension of the 16ft. I was always brought up to believe that it is a downward extension of the Trombone 16ft and that if the Bombarde 16ft had been used for the extension Mr Willis would not take responsibility for its use (or words to that effect). Am I right or have I been hoodwinked all these years?

(Me-thinks I am getting hugely pedantic. Perhaps it is my proof-reading in me oozing to the fore.)

Best wishes,

Nigel

 

The Pedal 32' Contra Bombarde is indeed an extension of the 16' Bombarde and the Pedal 8' Octave Trombone is an extension of the 16' Trombone. The Trombone unit chest is on the South side of the organ chamber with the Bombarde unit chests on the North side.

 

Andy Scott

London Tuner H&H

[Brahms German Requiem]

I would suggest looking up the organ score by Norris Stephens, published by Schirmer who are based in NY. ISBN 0-7935-5778-X

 

It is written on three staves and is in landscape format, which means less page turns. There are also some useful (suggested) registration and manual indications, and it also has the full vocal/solo parts written above.

 

The only down-side is that my score is in English, but they might do a one in German?

 

Best

 

Andy Scott