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Pipe Organ Event – Arts@Holy Trinty – Organist Clive Driskill-Smith

Section of the Trumpet Enchamade Rank of the Berghaus Pipe Organ at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at Akron, Ohio

Organized Rhythm: Percussionist Joseph Gramley, Organist Clive Driskill-Smith, April 7, 2019, 4:00 P.M. Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron, OH 444304 (330-376-5154) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is proud to present its Arts @ Holy Trinity Program. Performances are held in the Church’s beautiful, century-old sanctuary. Presentations that include organists feature our historic Berghaus Organ (installed in… Continue reading Pipe Organ Event – Arts@Holy Trinty – Organist Clive Driskill-Smith

Sturdy Blanchard Pipe Organ For Sale (Posted Dec 2018)

Blanchard Pipe Organ Console Close Up

“And though she be but little, she is Fierce!” Built in 1970 by Blanchard Pipe Organ, this well-loved organ offers clear tone and is voiced for fullness and richness. The organ is in very good condition, having recently benefited from minor restoration work done to the bellows performed by Leek Pipe Organ. This organ offers… Continue reading Sturdy Blanchard Pipe Organ For Sale (Posted Dec 2018)

Principal 16′ Pipe Rank Reinstalled

Repair of Bending Metal Pipes in Pipe Organs by James Leek 10.20.18 Main causes that lead to pipe metal bending a. Forces of Gravity b. Original builder selected, pipe metal is of poor quality c. Lack or incorrect placement of racking supports in pipe organ design phase Bending and/or collapsing Pipes may be repaired as… Continue reading Principal 16′ Pipe Rank Reinstalled

Birth of a Pipe Organ

Leek Pipe Organ (Custom – Opus 1) Strongsville, OH 2019 To see more photographs from this project, click here. The photos posted below show a timeline of the project from mockup in the shop to installation on site.

Leek Custom Pipe Organ

Leek Pipe Organ ( Custom – Opus 1) Strongsville, OH 2018 To see more photographs from this project, click here.

Pipe Repairs & Racking – Berghaus Organ

James Leek building pipe racks for Bombarde Rank

Pipe Repairs, Comprehensive Cleaning and Racking- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron, Ohio 2018 To see more photographs from this project, click here.

Organ workshop tour – Oberlin Heritage Center

Organ builder, James Leek building clarinet wind chest at shop. Tonal addition for St. Stanislaus Church, Cleveland Ohio

Are pipe organs are a thing of the past? Learn about how these historical instruments are being adapted to serve changing worship needs! “Opening our doors to local history buffs” for a hands on experience of the history of pipe organs. July 20, 2018 10 am-Noon For Members of Oberlin Heritage Center – Join the center… Continue reading Organ workshop tour – Oberlin Heritage Center

Networking Event – For Pastors & Church Musicians

Pipe Organ Facade pipes of Johnson Tracker pipe organ at St. Mary Catholic Church, Elyria, Ohio

Leek Pipe Organ Company is pleased to be hosting the Berea Chamber of Commerce next After Hours Networking event on Thursday, May 10th from 5:00-7:00pm.This month’s event will be hosted at our business premises at 288 Karl Street in Berea. OH. This is a free event open to Members and Non- Members. Beer, wine and… Continue reading Networking Event – For Pastors & Church Musicians

Pipe Organ Event – Arts@Holy Trinty

Technician, Sean Estanek tuning the Antiphonal Division of Berghaus Pipe Organ

James David Christie, April 29, 2018, 4:00 P.M. Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron, OH 444304 (330-376-5154) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is proud to present its new Arts @ Holy Trinity Program. Performances are held in the Church’s beautiful, century-old sanctuary. Presentations that include organists feature our historic Berghaus Organ (installed in 1989), a… Continue reading Pipe Organ Event – Arts@Holy Trinty

Composing Organ for Film

Musical score with quill pen, ink pot and quill pen nib

Brad Vogel is an Organ Performance Major at Baldwin Wallace University. Brad was kind enough to sit down with interviewer Tessa Louche to discuss his music career. Tessa: So you’re an organ major. What is your secondary instrument? Brad: Yes, I’m an organ performance major in addition to composition. My secondary is Piano. T: What… Continue reading Composing Organ for Film