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The firm was organized in 1989, later incorporated in Massachusetts and is
now a Connecticut corporation. The company was formed as result of the cessation
of the operation of the former Berkshire Organ Company, following the death of
the president of that firm. The principals of the new company were active
in all aspects of organbuilding, from design, manufacturing, installation and
maintenance.
Messrs Taylor & Fazio are active as church organists and choirmasters. It
is this sensitivity to the importance of the pipe organ's ability to support the
worship experience: congregational singing, solo and choral accompaniment and the performance of literature that may well set American Classic Organ
Company apart from its
competitors.
After Sixteen years in business, we are now housed in an attractive and functional workshop located in the river town of Chester, Connecticut. We have built new organs, rebuilt several others, and many churches have benefited from our thoughtful maintenance and attention to detail. We are committed to continual growth, and pray for God's continued guidance and strength.
Managing Partners
Aside from organ building, he is the Minister of Music at The Church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal) in Middletown, Connecticut. His previous positions include serving as the Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael the Archangel, in Springfield, Massachusetts. His activities in sacred music include choral conducting, organ recitals and choral composition. He has been an instructor in the Lay Ministry training program for the Diocese of Springfield. He has served on the Hampshire Interfaith Council, and the Liturgical Commission for the Diocese of Springfield. He is a member of the American Institute of Organbuilders and the American Guild of Organists. |
Richard G. Taylor is President of the firm. He holds a degree in Church Music and Organ from the New England Conservatory of Music. His apprenticeship in organbuilding began at the former Æolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston, back in the 1950's. Some years later, he was employed by Austin Organs of Hartford. In addition to a number of years in industrial management, he was the manager of manufacturing at Berkshire Organ Company in West Springfield, Massachusetts. He is past-dean of the American Guild of Organists, Worcester Chapter. He is currently employed as Director of Music at St. Lawrence R.C. Church in Killingworth, Connecticut.
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