Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple. We design the very finest pipe organs to inspire worship. We voice them to render the literature of the organ elegantly and effectively, and we build them to last for generations.
Our new instruments combine the traditions of high quality organ building with the versatility of new technology. We are committed to helping each client determine goals and develop a plan for an instrument that is best suited to their needs. Organ building is a labor of love that, for us, provides a purpose and a means to express ourselves as artisans.
It is by God’s grace alone that we are blessed with the knowledge and abilities to build such things of beauty; that musicians are gifted to make them sing; and that music can minister in so many ways. As these instruments lead us in song, may our worship be as an offering to Jesus Christ to whom we give all the glory for what we are able to accomplish through Him.
Richard B. Parsons
– President
Tonal Philosophy
Parsons Tonal Philosophy is firmly grounded in the past, yet looking ever toward the future. Our voicing style is influenced not only by great pipe organs already making beautiful music, but more importantly by great choral ensembles and fine orchestras; for if our instruments can sing with the blended musicality of these great ensembles, then they will succeed as both accompaniment and solo instruments.
Our principal choruses are bold and blending, flutes are varied and colorful, strings are evocative and rich, and reeds are powerful and distinctive. Using decades of experience, we carefully scale, voice, and tonal finish each organ to suit the room in which it will sing for generations.
OUR COMMITMENT
In order to demonstrate our commitment to ongoing education and as a way to keep abreast of the steady influx of new products and the changing trends in music and church liturgy, we maintain working relationships with our contemporaries in all aspects of the trade. This is paramount to the future of the pipe organ and our craft.
EDUCATION
At Parsons we believe that the future of the industry hinges on education. As such, we sponsor numerous events, including: open house receptions for the general public; seminars including the American Guild of Organist (AGO) sponsored Pipe Organ Encounters (POE) program; and educational programs in area schools demonstrating a full scale sectional model organ as shown in the picture.
