FAQ Archives - Leek Pipe Organs

On TV – Giving voice back to a Fire Damaged Pipe Organ

Featured on National Television – America By Design: Restoring St. Patrick Church (Hubbard, OH) Fire Damaged Pipe Organ “Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger.” — Cassandre Clare Leek Pipe Organ Company is honored to have its restoration work featured on the nationally televised series America ByDesign™ as part of the restoration story of… Continue reading On TV – Giving voice back to a Fire Damaged Pipe Organ

ALL in? Collaborate to build consensus in committees

Consensus Doesn’t Mean Unanimous! Don’t wait for everyone to be in total agreement or all yay votes. You’ll stay stuck! And your poor pipe organ need not wait any longer for the care it needs. The objective is for members to feel a part of the process by giving them an opportunity to voice their… Continue reading ALL in? Collaborate to build consensus in committees

Tracker Organs – Mastering Touch & Tone! Part 1

For Sale : Wilhelm Tracker Pipe Organ (2002) 23 Ranks

“The most complex of all musical instruments, tracker pipe organs work mechanically rather than electronically. When the organist depresses keys, a complex set of wood and metal arms and levers is activated, opening valves that allow air to rush through the pipes — much like human breath makes a whistle operate — and with similar variations… Continue reading Tracker Organs – Mastering Touch & Tone! Part 1

Spirit and tenacity help retain 1922 Skinner Pipe Organ Legacy

Today, when many lack the fortitude and commitment to sustain major restorations of any kind let alone of musical assets like the pipe organ, one community’s patience and dedication brought a phased restoration of a historic Pipe Organ built by esteemed American organ builder, Ernest M. Skinner in 1922 to its completion in 2024. … Continue reading Spirit and tenacity help retain 1922 Skinner Pipe Organ Legacy

Getting the Gift (Part II)

Example of a Donor Acknowledgement Wall Welcome Back! For a quick review of the first five of the ten fundraising tips – Click below. Getting the Gift Part 1. 6. Be Creative with the “How” (to Get Gifts). Gifts of cash are top dollar; usually in a lump sum or paid over time. Some… Continue reading Getting the Gift (Part II)

Adverse Climate Impacts

Macro and micro climates…. Macro Climates typically refer to external – adverse weather events like floods, lightning, wind, rain, snow storms, fire – while these are continuing to be unpredictable and more frequent, with any physical asset like the pipe organ, the longevity of the asset is also impacted by microclimates. Have you ever been… Continue reading Adverse Climate Impacts

From Scratch to Symphony! Birth of a Tracker Pipe Organ……

Book a Consult for a Custom Tracker Organ Today James Leek is among a few handful of remaining professionally active, tracker action experts nationwide. With more than 3 generations of experience, the Leek Team is well-equipped to guide you through the steps to successfully make your dream of a custom built tracker pipe organ dream a… Continue reading From Scratch to Symphony! Birth of a Tracker Pipe Organ……