Save a Pipe Organ

Dear JAV Patrons,

We all have "that pipe organ" that had a profound effect on our lives. What if that pipe organ were not there? I cannot imagine it.

Did you know:

  • It is estimated that there were once about 900 pipe organs in Brooklyn alone!
  • Today only about 70 of those organs, in various states of repair, are still in use.
  • In this city of 2.5 million, there are only three which are excellent recital instruments!

Over the past several years I have personally taken responsibility for the restoration and reinstallation of the pipe organ at Our Lady of Refuge in Brooklyn, my home parish. You might know that JAV Recordings is not my full time job - but something I do as a labor of love to promote the pipe organ. Even better than promoting the organ with recordings is to fully restore a real pipe organ so students can practice on it, it can be used in recitals and be heard by over 1,000 people a week.

This is what I am doing - with the help of my customers.

I need your help! I have raised 75% of our $200,000 goal with the support of about 650 people from around the world. We are so close to reaching our goal – but still need your help. Will you sponsor a pipe to help us reach our goal? If you have already sponsored a pipe - thank you! Perhaps you would consider sponsoring another one or asking a friend to help out?

The pastor of the church and I will ensure that this fine instrument is put to use during Mass, shared with the entire community, and made available to serious students for practice. Help us sow the seeds of music by encouraging future organists.

Thank you!

Joe Vitacco
Chair of the Organ Committee
President of JAV Recordings, Inc.

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