Bachelor of Music in Performance - Organ (Columbia) in Columbia United States | University of South Carolina

The School of Music features three organs available for student practice: a two-manual Schlicker with mechanical action (1970) boasting eight stops, a two-manual Schantz (1995) with 13 ranks, and a two-manual Dobson (1995) featuring mechanical action and 31 stops. The beautifully crafted Dobson Opus 65, situated in our 200-capacity Recital Hall, includes an integrated keydesk with an adjustable bench and illuminated music rack. Its solid maple casing showcases a gracefully curved, three-dimensional facade. While the key mechanism operates mechanically, the stop and coupler systems function electrically. A thumb-operated reversible button manages the Swell to Great coupler, while toe reversibles control the Swell and Great couplers to the Pedal. The solid-state combination system (32 channels) offers 14 general controls (thumb and toe operated) plus six division-specific controls (thumb for Great/Swell, toe for Pedal). The instrument maintains equal temperament tuning, with two tremulants influencing the entire organ's sound.