Project Profiles
Project Profiles and Other Project Information
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Saint Joseph Cathedral – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Rite of Rededication Celebrated July 26, 2011
Project Scope:
Restoration of a Cathedral designed by Beaux-Arts architect Emmanuel Louis Masqueray
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, audio system design, noise & vibration control for new HVAC systems
Restoration Architect: Duncan G. Stroik, Duncan G. Stroik, LLC., South Bend, IN
Project Architect: Jamie LaCourt for Duncan G. Stroik Architect, LLC
Project Manager: Robert J. Winkels Jr., AIA, The Winkels Group, Sioux Falls, SD
General Contractor: Sioux Falls Construction, Sioux Falls, SD
Decorative Painting & Restoration: Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc., New Berlin, WI
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – Albany, New York
Rite of Rededication November 21, 2010 – Reopened May 29, 2010
Project Scope:
Major renovation of a Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, music ministry design, audio system design
Sacred Space Planner: Richard S. Vosko, Ph.D., Hon. AIA, Clifton Park, New York
Architect: Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker Architects, Albany, New York
Sound Contractor: Diversified Concepts, Inc. Marcellus, New York
General Contractor: Zandri Construction Corp., Cohoes, New York
Saint Barnabas on the Desert – Scottsdale, Arizona
Recently Completed Renovation – Reopened October 2010
Project Scope:
Sanctuary renovation including a unique pipe organ and artwork design collaboration
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, music ministry design, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Liturgical Architect: Terry Bird Eason, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Architect: Hugh Knoell, AIA, Knoell and Quidort Architects. Phoenix, Arizona
Organ Builder: Casavant Frères, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec More about the Casavant organ . . .
Liturgical Artist (Glass Mosaic): Sarah Hall, Sarah Hall Studio, Toronto, Canada
Sacred Heart Cathedral – Diocese of Rochester, New York
Faith & Form 2009 Religious Architecture Award for Liturgical / Interior Design
Project Scope:
Major renovation including liturgical renewal, a significant new pipe organ, and new HVAC system
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, music ministry design, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Sacred Space Planner: Richard S. Vosko, Ph.D., Hon. AIA, Clifton Park, New York
Architect: James F. Williamson, FAIA, Williamson Pounders Architects. Memphis, Tennessee
Organ Builder: Paul Fritts & Co., Tacoma, Washington More about the Fritts organ . . .
Saints Anne & Joachim Catholic Church – Fargo, North Dakota
Recently Completed Project – Rite of Dedication Celebrated Feb. 11, 2010
Project Scope:
Design and construction of a new $8.5 million, 1200-seat worship space and support spaces
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Full acoustics design, music ministry design, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control, acoustics design in preparation for a combination pipe/electronic organ
Liturgical Design Consultant: Steven Schloeder, Ph.D., Liturgical Environs. Phoenix, Arizona
Architect: Larry Carcoana, AIA, Zerr Berg Architects. Fargo, North Dakota
Saint John’s Church, Lafayette Square
“The Church of the Presidents”
Washington, D.C.
Project Scope:
Renovation and restoration of a national, historic landmark church with acoustical improvements for a significant new pipe organ, done within stringent landmark-status building restrictions
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, reverberation improvements, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Architect: Bowie Gridley Architects, Washington, D.C.
Project Management: E & G Group, McLean, Virginia
Organ Builder: Lively-Fulcher Organbuilder, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Saint John the Divine Episcopal Church
Houston, Texas
Project Scope:
Major renovation to improve acoustics for a significant new pipe organ in a renowned River Oaks worship space serving also as a home for professional music performance
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, music ministry design, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Architect: Jackson & Ryan Architects. Houston, Texas
Liturgical Design Consultant: Terry Bird Eason Design, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Organ Builder: Orgues Letourneau Limitée, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
O’Fallon, Illinois
Project Scope:
Design and construction of a new 1200-seat worship space, parish hall, and support spaces
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, music ministry design, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Architect: Beringer Ciaccio Dennell Mabrey. Omaha, Nebraska
Liturgical Design Consultant: Kenneth J. Griesemer, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Organ Builder: Wicks Organ Company, Highland, Illinois
Trinity Episcopal Church
Toledo, Ohio
Project Scope:
Beginning with aspirations for a new pipe organ, this project evolved into a full renovation and restoration of a historic downtown church originally constructed in 1863.
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics design for a fine new pipe organ and music ministry, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Architect: Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. Columbus, Ohio
Organ Builder: Casavant Frères, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec
Holy Rosary Chapel
Adrian, Michigan
Project Scope:
Restoration, renovation and redesign of a historic convent chapel, including a fine new pipe organ and new air-conditioning system.
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics design for liturgy and a new pipe organ and music ministry, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Architect: DiClemente Siegel Design, Inc. Southfield, Michigan
Liturgical Design Consultant: Robert Rambusch, New York, New York
Liturgical Arts and Furnishings Design: Mario Locsin, Miami Beach, Florida
Organ Builder: Holtkamp Organ Company, Cleveland, Ohio
Saint Bede Catholic Church
Williamsburg, Virginia
Project Scope:
Design and construction of a new 1200-seat worship space and support spaces
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, music ministry design, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Architect: Kerns Group Architects, Arlington, Virginia
Sacred Space Planner: Richard S. Vosko, Ph.D., Hon. AIA, Clifton Park, New York
Organ Builder: John-Paul Buzard, Champaign, Illinois
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Wheaton, Illinois
Project Scope:
Design and construction of a new 1100-seat worship space and support spaces
MuSonics Design and Consultation Responsibilities:
Acoustics, music ministry design, audio system design, HVAC noise and vibration control
Architect: Ruck-Pate Architects, Barrington, Illinois
Liturgical Design Consultant: Michael Desanctis, Erie, Pennsylvania
Organ Builder: Rodgers/Triune Music – S.B. Smith & Associates, Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois