American Guild of Organists Archives

Blessing of a Pipe Organ – St. Joseph Catholic Church

The inaugural recital of a new pipe organ built by Leek Pipe Organ Company for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Strongsville, Ohio On Sunday, November 17, 2019, the parish community of St. Joseph Catholic Church gathered to bless and celebrate their newly built pipe organ — a instrument crafted by Leek Pipe Organ Company.… Continue reading Blessing of a Pipe Organ – St. Joseph Catholic Church

Building a Swell Enclosure

The name “swell” is English in origin, and refers to the practice of placing the pipes of the division in an enclosure which allows the organist to change the dynamic level by closing louvered shades which form one side of the enclosure. Read more on construction of a Swell Enclosure

Church fills up pews for Organ Concert

Finding it hard to get an organist to play at your church? Below is how a small church got five organists to play at their pipe organ rededication concert AND filled up all of its pews! Click on this link to learn more Strongsville UCC Need to energize music & worship in your congregation? We… Continue reading Church fills up pews for Organ Concert

Facebook Groups for Organists

Social media is a part of our everyday life. It enables us to be connected to millions of people with a click – whether we are at our home, in the car, or at work. Facebook is the way many people communicate, complain, and celebrate- making it crucial for your career as a professional as… Continue reading Facebook Groups for Organists

Church Organists – Create Professional Networks on the Web

Organists around the world share in the love of great music provided by these magnificent instruments. However, finding each other can be difficult to do. That’s why we’ve scoured the web to find several different ways to find people who share your interest and can help you share in the love of pipe organs. Reaching… Continue reading Church Organists – Create Professional Networks on the Web

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Blessing of a Pipe Organ – St. Joseph Catholic Church

Building a Swell Enclosure

Church fills up pews for Organ Concert

Church Organists – Create Professional Networks on the Web

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