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Orgelkids organ
Orgelkids organ
Orgelkids organ

Orgelkids organ

Alternate name(s)
  • Do organ
  • Positive organ
Date2023
Place MadeSioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, North America
Serial No.Orgelkids USA IV / 2023 #2023-3
SignedLaser etched on oak crossbar: Orgelkids by J. F. NORDLIE COMPANY / IV / 2023 #23023-3 Sioux Falls, SD
DescriptionThe Orgel-Kids organ is a small positive organ designed to be used to educate children about pipe organs. Its components are stored in a crate that then forms the base of instrument, with the parts to be assembled by children with the guidance of the instructor. This example was made new for the National Music Museum by J. F. Nordlie Company of Sioux Falls, who created a small run of the organs at the same time. It is used in educational programming at the museum and can be transported to other sites as well.

Compass:
C3, D3-C5 (24 notes)

Ranks: Gedackt 4′ and Flute 2′

Case constructed of quarter-sawed oak with maple plywood panels

Keysticks of oak with ebony-covered naturals, ebony sharps with recycled ivory covers

Windchest of quarter-sawed oak
DimensionsCase: 625 mm wide not including handles; 725 mm high from floor including casters; 450 mm deep
Assembled height:
ProvenancePurchased new from J. F. Nordlie Company.
Credit LinePurchase funds gift of the Margaret Ann Martin Everist Foundation, 2023
Object number15768
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