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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

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……

Getting the Gift! (Part I)

With all of the spiritual gifts that the church has to offer, sometimes the church has to be the one to receive! The financial dynamics of religious institutions can be complex but longtime leaders and members understand the need to make ends meet. The pipe organ is often the second largest physical asset of the church after… Continue reading Getting the Gift! (Part I)

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

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

How is it made? Pipe Organs

Mr. Gregory A. Kinat teaches Music to pre-K-8th grade students at Our Lady of Angels, Cleveland OH (https://olangels.org/school/ , and with https://www.trilliummusic.com/gregory-kinat) He decided that he would mark his first year of teaching OLA students with providing as many learning experiences outside of the school as possible. Kinat’s goal is to teach through hands-on experiences rather… Continue reading How is it made? Pipe Organs

Swell Box Design and Construction (Part Two)

“What musical goal were these builders striving for? The answer lies in the very purpose of any Swell division: dynamic expression.” Curious to read more? Ever wondered about the technical detail of an organ? Here we’ve posted the manuscript for all of our supporters to read. Please enjoy and be sure to also read… Continue reading Swell Box Design and Construction (Part Two)

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 Organs: Millennials to Generation Z

It’s said that the world’s oldest pipe organ resides in Sion, Switzerland built around 1435, that’s almost 600 years of pipe organs! Even with a rich and long history, the industry still has an abundance of youthful energy. Throughout the years of Leek Pipe Organ Company, we have been touched and inspired by these young… Continue reading Pipe Organs: Millennials to Generation Z