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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

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

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

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