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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

Swell Box Design and Construction (Part One)

“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 look out… Continue reading Swell Box Design and Construction (Part One)

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

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

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