Why People Choose Us
The facts about the theatre organ
In the past, people were already brilliant in developing computer capabilities from 1930 onwards
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The association, founded in 1970, has, in addition to its members, a number of technical teams with volunteers who, in their free time, dedicate themselves heart and soul to keeping these beautiful instruments in optimum condition. The NOF currently owns four organs, including the famous former studio organ of the VARA. In addition, the NOF has maintained the organs of the Royal Theatre Pathé-Tuschinski in Amsterdam and the Theater aan de Schie in Schiedam for decades. Events such as concerts, open days, organist days, etc. are regularly organised on these organs.
The organs still existing in the Netherlands are:
- the Compton theatre organ in Haarlem
- the Standaart theatre organ in Boskoop
- the Standaart-Wurlitzer theatre organ in Dordrecht
- the Standaart theatre organ in Schiedam
- the Wurlitzer-Strunk theatre organ in Amsterdam
- the Strunk theatre organ in Steenwijk
- the Compton theatre organ in Hilversum
De delen
- Standaart’s developments in theatre organs part 4 of 6
- Standaart’s developments in theatre organs part 5 of 6
- Standaart’s developments with theatre organs part 1 of 6
- Standaart’s developments with theatre organs part 2 of 6
- Standaart’s developments with theatre organs part 3 of 6
- Standaart’s developments with theatre organs part 6 of 6
- Strunk part 1 of 2
- Strunk part 2 of 2
OriginA short history of the origin of N.V. Standaart’s Orgelfabrieken. Founded around 1904 as a continuation of the organ builders “Kam en Van der Meulen”, the activities centred around church organs. Standaart built up a good reputation, the business did well, more staff were taken on and the workshop moved from Rotterdam to Schiedam. In 1923 there were apparently 40 emplyees and later on this increased to 60. Quite a sizeable player in the industry!
continuation of part 1Flue ClarinetIn addition to the piano consoles, Standaart also developed theatre organs with other types of console. Small, compact organs with two manuals and three to seven ranks, with a ‘straight’ console were made, but also consoles in the ‘horseshoe’ form, without a built-in piano. An advertisement from 1928 speaks of “Wonder organs for small theatres” from fl.6800,- (Dutch guilders). In a church in Veenhuizen there is a small Standaart organ, probably the oldest Standaart organ still in existence. Unfortunately it is not in very good shape and the Vox Humana and percussions have been missing since the organ was moved to the church in 1960. It probably came from a theatre in Tilburg.The Schiedam Tivoli (later owned by dhr. Paap and now by the NOF) is probably from the same time period.
As mentioned before, Theo Strunk had started out on his own. He was a good voicer and had also taken a few other good emplyees with him from Standaart (such as Julius Gaal and Ernst Leeflang). This must have been a great loss for Standaart. Not only did he experience increased competition for new commissions but Strunk also attempted to take over various maintenance contracts as well. This obviously led to occasional conflicts between Standaart and Strunk. In 1929 the first VARA organ was built.
Many Member benefits
Members receive discounts on events.
Members receive a glossy magazine.
Members support the continued existence of the theatre organ
Donors
In addition to becoming a member of the NOF, you can also become a donor.
Ask us about the possibilities.
Professional technical teams
Theatre organs always need maintenance. Our technical team members revise, maintain, voice and tune the organs.
The Dutch theatre organs
The NOF maintains various Dutch theatre organs such as Standaart, but also Compton, Wurlitzer and Strunk are managed by the NOF.
Expert management
The board members are jacks of all trades. The NOF has expert board members in the legal, administrative and technical fields.
Events
The NOF organizes various events such as concerts, family parties or open days where you are also invited to play the organ yourself.
Our Goal
De Nederlandse Orgel Federatie (NOF) is a national association that aims to preserve the remaining theatre, cinema and studio organs in the Netherlands.
The NOFprotector of theatre organs
Theatre organs have a technique that is visible, impressive, educational and stimulates great creativity for us and our children. This keeps us curious.
Music isin the key
The Nederlandse Orgel Federatie (abbreviated name: NOF) is registered with the Tax Authorities as a public benefit organization (ANBI)
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