This section is designed to facilitate contact between buyers and sellers of goods and services that are of interest to AGO members and visitors to the AGO website. We also post announcements of special interest. We invite you to use this new section as your primary medium for classified advertisements regarding pipe and electronic organs, publications, recordings or any other category of items that would be of interest to the community of professional organists. Submit your classified ad here. Ads for donations and free items are posted free of charge—contact the Classifieds Manager, Email.
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Pipe Organs
Wicks Pipe Organ
1969 Wicks pipe organ . Two manuals, 16 ranks. Swell is under expression. This organ is currently in use in State College PA. It has received regular tuning and maintenance since it was installed in 1969. The organ was releathered in 2003. When the organ is disassembled for transport, the buyer should consider upgrading the electrical controls to a solid state system. We are asking $5,000 or best offer; buyer is responsible for removal. Email (posted 6/14/2017)
Wicks Pipe Organ
1968 Wicks one divided manual and AGO pedal. Excellent condition; playable; self contained; direct electric action; chiffy, open toe voicing. 85 unenclosed pipes ideal for small church or home. Fits under 8′ ceiling. $5,000 or best offer. Email. (posted 5/31/2017)
A. B. Chase Pump Organ
This antique parlor pump organ was built in the 1890s and has been in a bedroom of my mother’s house for the past 51 years after it was willed to her by her great Aunt. It still works and is in great shape. It is located in Penn, PA (~ 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh). — A great piece for a real appreciation of the history and art of the organ! It can be yours for $400! You would need to pick it up. Email (posted 5/18/2017)
Holtkamp “Martini” Practice Organ
Built circa 1965 and in good condition despite heavy usage by Cleveland Institute of Music students. Dimensions: 61”deep x 133”wide x 106”tall. Five ranks of pipes. $4,500 as-is (buyer pick-up) or $18,000 for us to install it (plus travel expenses). Although not necessary, the leather is old enough that it would be economically wise to re-leather the instrument while it’s in our shop. This would restore it to like-new condition. Adding that work brings the cost to $30,000 (plus travel expenses). Email for more information. (posted 4/25/17)
Estey Pump Organ
Beautiful, Old, J. Estey & Co. pump organ (1880s-1990s) will add lots of charm to the “Old Homestead”. Located in the Historic Town of Washington, NH. Played by my father and has been in the family for many years. Needs a new loving home. In great working condition. Everything, including the wood (I believe to be mahogany) and the finish, is in excellent condition. Just the cloth on the foot pedals need replacing. Its dimensions are (24″ in depth x 45″ in width x 72″ in height). You’ll need to come and pick it up; two people can carry and load it, and I can help. $400 is very reasonably priced, OBRO, cash only. Feel free to come by to check out and play. Call 603-495-3429 or Email. (posted 4/17/17)
Allen-Moller Digital/Pipe Combo Organ
Beautiful 2000 Allen-Moller Renaissance R330 custom voiced digital-pipe combo. Residence. Massive Moller M walnut/red oak console, last one available. 3 manuals, 72 walnut drawknob stops, pedal naturals maple, manual and pedal sharps walnut. 60 voices + Vista and MDS midi expanders for add 12 voices. Cymbelstern. 14 speakers incl exhilarating antiphonal State Trumpet/Tuba with dedicated amp/speakers. 3 subs incl monster Legacy sub – shakes foundation with 32′ Bourdon. Gorgeous 7 rank Positive pipe division by Organ Supply Industries, In. incl 8′ wood stopped Coppelflote, 4′ Flote, 2′ Okt, III Zimbel with decorative casing and Allen HCPD midi-pipe interphace. Also, additional 4′ pipe antiph façade. Instrument perfect for small to medium church. Pristine. Buyer to remove. Must see and hear to appreciate. Sacrifice at $85K (purchase $200K/ replace $250K). Call 770-889-0414 (in Atlanta) or Email. (posted 4/21/2017)
1965 Holtkamp Pipe Organ For Sale Opus #1793
Penn State University is selling a 1965 Holtkamp Pipe Organ Opus #1793, 28 Stops, 37 Ranks. The organ is located on the Penn State University Main Campus in University Park, PA. It is being sold through an auction style listing on GovDeals.com. The organ is in great condition and consists of 2 manuals and pedal with 1967 pipes. The action of the instrument is electro pneumatic. The Holtkamp organ was completely overhauled by the company, S.D.G. Pipe Organs, in 2005. The overhaul included cleaning of all of the pipework, re-leathering of all of the instrument’s mechanical components, installation of a 99 memory level solid state combination action and a complete rewiring of the instrument in compliance with the National Electrical Code protocol for pipe organs. This renovation substantially increased the number of manual pistons and toestuds. Please see our GovDeals listing for more pictures and information. Buyer would be responsible for all removal costs. For questions or more information contact Denise Flack at 814-865-4371 or Email. (Posted 4/10/2017)
30-rank Casavant – Létourneau Pipe Organ
Orgues Létourneau is offering a 30-stop pipe organ rebuilt to like-new condition for USD$550,000; includes a 10-year warranty. The core will be Casavant’s Opus 1274 from 1928 with electro-pneumatic wind chests; the revised specification can incorporate up to five new stops built by Létourneau. Installation costs, on-site voicing, an allowance for casework in red oak, a rebuilt two-manual solid-state console, and a ten-year warranty are included. Transportation from Québec is not included. The organ requires approximately 360 sq. ft. with 20’ ceiling for 16’ ranks. For more details, visit Letourneau Organs, Email, or call Andrew Forrest at 450-774-2698. (posted 4/21/17)
43-rank Casavant – Létourneau pipe organ
Orgues Létourneau is offering a 43-stop pipe organ rebuilt to like-new condition with a 10-year warranty for USD$839,000. The core is Casavant’s Opus 2295 from 1955 with electro-pneumatic wind chests; the revised specification can incorporate up to eighteen new stops built by Létourneau. Installation costs, on-site voicing, an allowance for casework in red oak, a rebuilt three-manual solid-state console, and a ten-year warranty are included. Transportation from Québec is not included. The organ requires approximately 500 sq. ft. with 20’ ceiling for 16’ ranks. For more details, visit Letourneau Organs, Email, or call Andrew Forrest at 450-774-2698. (posted 4/21/17)
54-rank Casavant – Létourneau pipe organ
Orgues Létourneau is offering a 50-stop rebuilt pipe organ in like-new condition for USD$949,000; includes a 10-year warranty. The core is Casavant’s Opus 2518 from 1959 with electro-pneumatic wind chests; the revised specification can incorporate up to sixteen new stops built by Létourneau. Installation costs, on-site voicing, an allowance for casework in red oak, a rebuilt three-manual solid-state console, and a ten-year warranty are included. Transportation from Québec is not included. This organ requires approximately 570 sq. ft. with 20’ ceiling for 16’ ranks. For more details, visit Letourneau Organs, Email, or call Andrew Forrest at 450-774-2698. (posted 4/21/17)
Electronic Organs
Yamaha E70 Electone
A Yamaha E70 Electone organ with bench and peddleboard. In excellent condition. It is located in Massapequa, NY. Asking $600, and you must pick it up. Please call 516-799-6165 or 516-659-4797 or email. (posted 6/6/2017)
Circa 1970’s 3-Manual Saville Organ (free)
The organ is located in north-central Ohio. It was purchased in 1983 & installed in my home. There are some electrical issues, primarily with the main amplifier. Included are a large electronics cabinet, 15 speaker housings with two 12″ speakers each, 2 speaker housings with eight 12″ speakers each, all the requisite wiring, the main amp, etc. as well as some electrical schematics. The organ console sits on a loft 32″ above the first floor of my home, so a lift of some sort will be needed to remove it. Contact David, Email. (posted 5/24/17)
Instruments and Other Items
Services
Diction Resources for Choirs
To sing is to communicate. www.SingersBabel.com gives musicians the diction tools to be expressive and communicative in the meaning and pronunciation of texts found in oratorios, secular and sacred choral music, cantatas, art songs, and song cycles. Languages include American English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin (Ecclesiastical, Germanic & Gallic), Church Slavonic and Russian. BabelGuides feature diction specialists/native speakers reciting the text in poetic and slow versions, while the original text, word-for-word translation, and International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Guide scrolls by, in an innovative MP4 format. Affordable individual, institutional, and ensemble subscriptions are available through the Subscriber Library. Works are also available for individual purchase in the Online Store. (posted 6/5/2017)
Publications
David Liebe Hart
Composer David Liebe Hart has created a large collection of his music which is now available for sale ($60). The collection includes hymns and original compositions. His music is currently available on Google Play and Spotify. Tele: 213-422-4599 or write David Liebe Hart, 3918 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90004. (posted 6/14/2017)
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Announcements and Services
6th Organ Academy of Blois, in the Loire Valley, July 10 – 14, 2017.
The International Summer Organ Academy, August 11 -15, 2017, in Belgium.
Organ Interpretation and Improvisation Course 2017 sponsored by the Association Jehan Alain.
Jean-Baptiste Robin announces the publication of three Debussy transcriptions for organ.
David Cameron, RCCO Exam Chairman, offers online lessons in melody writing, harmony, counterpoint.
Orgelkids is an educational pipe organ curriculum and kit that complements AGO’s outreach programs.
Looking for scholarships?
See our list of competitions.
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