Preliminary proposals for a computing organ
Parte deChapel
A report from Cathedral Organs regarding a proposal for a new computing organ in the School Chapel, including a typical specification for a 40 stop organ. two pages A and B.
Cathedral Organs
Parte deChapel
This photographic file focuses on the building of the new Peter Collins organ in the School Chapel in 1993 and the recital.
Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls
Parte deChapel
This sub-series focuses on the history of the 1993 Organ in the School Chapel. After the 1930 organ expired and was replaced by a computer organ in the 1980s, the headmaster Graham Smallbone commissioned for a new organ to be built. Some items highlight the various proposals, the correspondence focuses on the building and installation of the organ and the photographic file finally shows the organ in Chapel.
Peter Collins
Parte deChapel
Four photographs of five people posing in front of the new Peter Collins organ in the School Chapel. They are (L to R): Peter Collins (Builder), David Woodcock (Head of Music), Peter Hurford (Organist), Graham Smallbone (Headmaster) and Simon Schanschieff (Chairman of the Trustees). The photographs are all slightly different (A to D).
N/D
Parte deChapel
A programme for the inaugural recital by Peter Hurford on 26 June 1993 and the Service of Dedication by the Right Reverend William Westwood on 27 June 1993, including a brief history of the organs of Oakham School Chapel, a biography of Peter Hurford, and a description of the new Peter Collins organ.
Oakham School
A quotation to build a new organ
Parte deChapel
A quotation sent by Peter Collins, Organ Builder, to design and build a new organ in the School Chapel. Six pages A to F.
Peter Collins
A plan of the new organ and case
Parte deChapel
A 1:20 scale plan for the new organ and case; a proposal by Peter Collins Ltd.
Peter Collins
Parte deChapel
A proposed specification for a new organ in the School Chapel sent by Peter Collins, Organ Builder.
Peter Collins
A letter from Peter Collins to Graham Smallbone
Parte deChapel
A letter from Peter Collins, Organ Builder, to the headmaster Graham Smallbone regarding a delay in the installation of the organ due to lack of progress and the prospective events for the organ and celebrations for its installation.
Peter Collins