Organ Preservation
The Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn Organ is a unique instrument that has served our community and beyond for nearly 30 years. It will provide inspiring music for many years to come. However, as with every instrument, the organ will need significant upgrades and continued maintenance for longevity.
The Cliburn organ is an electro-pneumatic instrument. This means that when an organist plays a note, electrical circuitry carries the impulse to open a valve, thus letting air into the pipe. All this depends on the organ’s internal computer. We all know that computers need constant upgrading, and so does this one. In addition to the computer, other maintenance items include electronics upgrades, console modifications, recording capability (floppy disks) and full tunings. Two Steinway pianos also need to be rebuilt to support InspireArts and Broadway’s programs and concert series.
