JULIAN RHODES' DREAM ORGANS
THE GEORGE DIXON ARCHIVE

A collection of writings and organ designs by the influential
British tonal critic George Dixon (1870-1950).

Last updated on 4 May 2000, and still under construction.

THE TONAL STRUCTURE OF THE ORGAN

An article by Dixon from 'The Organ' quarterly journal, January and April 1922, which gives a complete exposition of Dixon's tonal philosophy with historical notes. Includes a new commentary.
Part one  The Great Organ
Part two  The Swell, Choir, Echo and Solo Organs
Part three  The Tuba and Bombard Organ
Part four  The Pedal organ

THE TONAL STRUCTURE OF THE SMALL ORGAN

A conflation of three essays by Dixon outlining his cogent principles for the design of small organs. Includes stoplists of interesting organs by Willis and Harrison as well as three schemes by Dixon.

ST. BEES PRIORY

The renowned 1899 Willis organ which influenced Dixon's thinking on tonal matters.
       Stoplist and commentary
       Tonal assessment by Cecil Clutton

ORGANS DESIGNED BY GEORGE DIXON

St. James, Whitehaven, Cumbria 1909
       Brief version - stoplist only
       Long version - with commentaries and further information
St. Nicholas, Whitehaven, Cumbria 1904
       Brief version - stoplist only
       Long version - under construction
St. James, Whitehaven, Cumbria 1909
       Brief version - stoplist only
       Long version - includes Dixon's commentary and original proposal
St, Paul, Toronto 1914
St. Hilary, Wallasey 1924
St. James, West Hartlepool 1946
       Brief version - stoplist only
       Long version - includes Dixon's commentary
Martin's Memorial Church, Stornoway 1949

ORGAN DESIGNS BY THOMAS CASSON

Thomas Casson: an Appreciation
       A substantial and interesting essay by George Dixon,
       including four stoplists.

Three more stoplists by Thomas Casson

ORGAN DESIGNS BY CARLTON MICHELL

Two ideal organs by Carlton Michell 1883
St. Luke, Germantown, PA 1894

MISCELLANEOUS

Organs by Richard Jackson, fl.c.1850
Organ by John Squire at Craven Chapel, London 1857
Two 1870s three-manual organs with Solo divisions
Organ designed by W.T. Best at Clayton Church, Bradford 1886
Organ by Harrison & Harrison at Ely Cathedral 1908
Organ rebuilt by Harrison & Harrison at Clare College Chapel, Cambridge 1911-12
Organ by Norman & Beard at Johannesburg Town Hall 1914

Julian Rhodes
November 1999

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