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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

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

Tracker Organs – Mastering Touch & Tone! Part 2

This article is a continuation of Part 1.
It contrasts the unique acoustic quality of a Tracker Pipe Organ and describes the technology and design that allows a Tracker instrument and its players to create a custom organic acoustic experience unlike sounds generated by electrified or electronic organs.

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)

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

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!

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

Bálint Karosi, Organ

Bálint Karosi, a native of Hungary, has earned international recognition for his creative programming and expressive musical performances. Described as “a most impressive musical interpreter” by the Boston Musical Intelligencer, he is widely respected for his command of a broad range of organ repertoire and his engaging concert presentations. His performances combine technical excellence with… Continue reading Bálint Karosi, Organ

Advanced Sequencer for Concerts

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s Berghaus Pipe Organ now offers an even more attractive palette to Concert Musicians with an update of an console advanced sequencer! With an already noteworthy and popular international concert series, Holy Trinity attracts world renowned concert organists to perform in its Arts at Holy Trinity Concert Series (https://www.artsholytrinity.org/) In addition to… Continue reading Advanced Sequencer for Concerts

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