Releathering Pipe Stoppers

Pipe organs are complex instruments and pipe organ construction takes skill and is laborious. They need regular and timely care for robust worship accompaniment. One important maintenance item is the re-leathering of stoppers, particularly of wooden pipes. Re-leathering is a process that includes the removal of worn leather from the pipe organ and replacing it… Continue reading Releathering Pipe Stoppers

Don’t Let Climate Create Calamity

Pipe organs are living, breathing instruments that naturally interact with the environment. Changes in temperature and humidity can create calamity for a pipe organ. It is important to carefully manage and encourage the stability of the organ’s environment. Doing so can improve the durability of the instrument and save money for its institution. Improper environmental… Continue reading Don’t Let Climate Create Calamity

The 3 Ps of Pipes: The Prince(ss), the Pea, the Pipe!

While the pipe organ may be the king of instruments, it takes a Prince (professional) to find the pea that may be preventing the pipe organ from playing properly. Just like in the old-time folktale, The Princess and the Pea, even the smallest amount of dirt accumulated under a pipe valve can create a frustrating… Continue reading The 3 Ps of Pipes: The Prince(ss), the Pea, the Pipe!

How is it made? Pipe Organs

Mr. Gregory A. Kinat teaches Music to pre-K-8th grade students at Our Lady of Angels, Cleveland OH (https://olangels.org/school/  , and with https://www.trilliummusic.com/gregory-kinat) He decided that he would mark his first year of teaching OLA students with providing as many learning experiences outside of the school as possible. Kinat’s goal is to teach through hands-on experiences rather… Continue reading How is it made? Pipe Organs

Build Professional Networks as a Church Musician

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LinkedIn is becoming the top way to connect with professionals, meet prospective clients, and establish yourself in the professional community- all without leaving your home. Although this is all done on the internet and is commonly referred to as the “professional Facebook,” there is nothing virtual about the real impact that LinkedIn can have on… Continue reading Build Professional Networks as a Church Musician

A Quick Guide to Organ Re-Leathering

Electro- pneumatic wind chest rebuild with new brown tan leather pouches & springs, at Leek Pipe Organ Company, Berea, Ohio

Owning and playing a pipe organ is certainly a rewarding experience which allows you to produce rich and beautiful music. However, these grand instruments do take a good deal of maintenance in order to keep them in great condition and make sure that they maintain the same rich sound that they are meant to produce.… Continue reading A Quick Guide to Organ Re-Leathering

The Art & Science of Pipe Organs

Check out this video on how a pipe organ works.

Church organists – read these to recharge…

As with any profession, being a church organist is a very rewarding job, but can also leave you feeling exhausted at times. It takes a great deal of dedication to be able to practice week after week, in preparation to play the organ during church services every Sunday morning, often without enough recognition or acknowledgment.… Continue reading Church organists – read these to recharge…

Five keys to selecting a Pipe Organ Vendor

Five things to look for in a Pipe Organ Company

It can sometimes be difficult to know what to look for when you are searching for a Pipe Organ Company for your business. There are many options with professionals that specialize in a variety of organs and areas of the profession. However, there are five keys things that you should always look for when selecting… Continue reading Five keys to selecting a Pipe Organ Vendor

3 Most Beautiful Church Organs in Europe

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#3 The Benedictine Church of Milan, Italy Inside the Benedictine Church is the famous pipe organ of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore. It was built in 1554. It is held in a wooden case. This case has been carved and painted on. When the doors open of the wooden case that is held in, be… Continue reading 3 Most Beautiful Church Organs in Europe