Sursa organ sampler : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

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Authors
Barker, Rick G.
Advisor
Kothman, Keith, 1963-
Issue Date
2010
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Thesis (B.?.)
Department
Honors College
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Abstract

The Sursa Family Concert Organ is a beautiful instrument designed and built by the Goulding and Wood Company. The Music Instruction Building, which houses Sursa Hall, was built for performances and instruction in 2004. The organ, however, came to Ball State in 2006, and organ students have given their recitals on it since that time. Unfortunately, they have had to practice on a different organ because the Sursa Organ is large, slightly difficult to set up, and very loud. This is why I have created a computer program that will allow organ students to practice on the organ without the pipes being turned on or the organ being set up. They will hear the sound of the organ, which I recorded, through headphones. This will allow them to practice more often on the organ that they will give their recitals on. I hope this will help them feel more prepared and confident for their recitals.