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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

Pipe Organ Actions

The pipe organ has numerous, sometimes thousands, of working components that produce its majestic ranges of sounds. Thus, the king of instruments. The “style of action” is (one of) the pipe organ’s essential inner workings. Action is determined by the functions carried out when a key or pedal is pressed so as to produce sound.… Continue reading Pipe Organ Actions

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

Blessing of a Pipe Organ – Catholic Church

Join us to celebrate the inaugural recital of the new pipe organ at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Strongsville, OH built by Leek Pipe Organ Company! The proceedings will be lead by the most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, of Cleveland, OH and will feature performances of Bach and transcriptions of Howard Shore’s ‘Lord of the… Continue reading Blessing of a Pipe Organ – Catholic Church

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

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

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

Pipe Organ Pedal and Keyboard Rebuild

Working on the pedal board on site

Every component of your pipe organ serves its own purpose and is certainly important, but your organ’s pedal boards and keyboards are undoubtedly essential components in the functioning of the instrument. Of all the various parts of your organ, these components also happen to receive the most wear and tear, making restoration of the pedal… Continue reading Pipe Organ Pedal and Keyboard Rebuild