Trompette en Chamade at Haddonfield United Methodist

Demonstration of the Trompette en Chamade in the rear gallery of Haddonfield United Methodist Church in New Jersey.

[dehrman]

As a member of this church, the organist that oversaw the first renovation that included this stop (John Wilson, now in Augusta, GA)) was like a second father to me and introduced me to the world of the organ. I still remember with fondness when I heard these for the first time after they were installed. What a day that was! This video gives kudos to the Trompette en Chamade stop, but not the whole organ. The Chancel organ is about a football field away from this stop (there is an antiphonal division the rear ceiling chamber), so the video device's microphone isn't able to capture how well the chancel organ can blend with this stop. My favorite organ...now and forevermore.

[Vidwan]

I came here NOT because I know or understand classical music or the organ music from the churches. I came here to listen to the Chamade, a type of special music played in ancient times by beseiged forces .... to the enemy, indicating a surrender, with terms .... or a parley.
This music sounds mournful enough. Thanks.

[christopherbooras]

Love these! so much power!!! I'm sure they are breathtaking in person.

[williammitchell]

How many horizontal trumpets are there?

[jannowak]

Rest of instrument is only digital/electronic?

[MarcoSimioni-otgm]

where are the chamade blower an bellow ?

[bhigdaddymark]

Hi Joe, What make and size is this organ and of what vintage? Where is this church located in New Jersey? Might you know what wind pressure the Chamade is on? Nice job by the organist and the organ sounds grand, and sounds like an instrument I'd like to play one day!

[Joe]

Mark, it started out as an Austin around 1965, I believe. Later, Phares Steiner added some ranks, followed by digital additions by Walker. Including pipes and digital stops, it has around 130 stop on its four-manual console. It's the largest organ in South Jersey.

[Offshoreorganbuilder]

   This is interesting, and thanks for posting.
   As it comes over on You Tube, I'm afraid I don't like the sound.  The trumpet seems to be too piercing, the rest of the organ muddy and the playing is not the most inspired.  There may be reasons for this, however, so thanks for the upload.

[degautaborg]

You forget to mention that this is "A trumpet voluntary" by Jeremiah Clarke. A favourite piece since I was fourtheen!

[Offshoreorganbuilder]

I would be interested to know how the pipes are supported, and how they are tuned.  Does the Trumpet rank have its own blower?

[derckvanschuylenburch]

Such trumpets are often called "Spanish trumpets". A better description might be "Iberian trumpets" since they occur equally often on Portuguese organs.

[DavidKrautscheid]

i dont like the duuud sound of these they must be voiced in the a wowel and not u