Testimonials

Dear friends,

I wanted to thank you and your staff so much for the way you handled the purchase of our new Rodgers Infinity 361 church organ. The lightning strike that hit our church really threw a wrench into our worship time. Not only did it take out the organ, but many other systems that are essential to worship at Markham Woods Presbyterian Church. When our negotiations with the insurance company were completed, we only had a few weeks to have a new organ installed in time for the Christmas season, and Central Music bent over backwards to work out the necessary details to make that possible.

We all were delighted when the organ came, and I was able to play it for the first time in mid-November. The Rodgers Infinity 361 is a masterpiece of digital engineering. By the beginning of December, the connections to the existing two ranks of pipes were completed, and the tonal finishing was masterfully performed by Bill Schaffer. The pastor, the choir, and the congregation are continually amazed by the clarity of the digital technology. I am equally impressed also by the warmth of the string ensembles and the brightness of the chorus reeds on the organ. I’ve enjoyed spending many hours each week preparing for Sunday’s worship. I should also mention that the orchestral voices are like none that I’ve ever heard in a digital organ. On the second week, the choir sang an anthem that required a solo trumpet part. I chose the orchestral trumpet, and Pastor Joe, who actually plays the trumpet, thought he was hearing a real acoustic trumpet!

The congregation loves hearing all of the “new” organ sounds that weren’t available on the old organ, and I sincerely love leading the congregation at the organ every Sunday. I’m so glad that we were able to continue our professional relationship with Central Music. Your staff is the greatest, and most professional in the business. I look forward to many more years of working with them.

Sincerely,

Bob Joyner- Organist

Markham Woods Presbyterian Church

Lake Mary, FL

“I have had the pleasure of working with Central Music on a number of projects, especially the installation of a large 4-manual Rodgers organ at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Spring Hill, FL where I was Music Director for 14 years. As Director at the Cathedral, we have an ongoing relationship with Central Music for the maintenance of our Rodgers organ with Ruffatti pipework. The Rodgers consoles are beautifully crafted and very comfortable to play for visiting musicians who have commented as such.

In working with Nelson and Tim Newby and their agents, I have found them to be extremely professional and always willing to work for the highest quality of musical instruments within the budget constraints of a particular project.

The quality of craftsmanship of both Rodgers and Ruffatti instruments is outstanding both musically and visually. Also, any time we have needed service, it was taken care of in a very timely manner, most times in the same day.

At St. Frances, we replaced an aging (different brand) organ with a Rodgers instrument and the congregational singing and participation increased almost immediately because, I feel, of its clarity and musical beauty which inspires sung prayer in the worship services.

I can highly recommend Central Music to any congregation or organization who is contemplating a purchase.

Sincerely,

Christopher J. Berke
Director of Music Ministries
Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg, FL”

It is an honor to write in support of the Fratelli Ruffatti Pipe Organ Company. A little over ten years ago, we had them install a fabulous instrument in our church. Working with their team during the entire process was a distinct pleasure, and without reservation I can say that Francesco and Piero Ruffati are lovely, honest, professional, dependable people running a first-class company.

Beginning with the design phase, their creative talent and attention to detail was evident in how they perfectly complimented the architecture of our church. The many beautiful timbres on the organ–from the delicate flutes to the triumphant horizontal trumpets– combine with exquisite workmanship to make an instrument second to none. We have had many prominent organists come to play the organ,

as well as people visiting our church from all over the world. Everyone has been very impressed with the incredible sound and stunning visual impact made by our Ruffatti organ.

Fratelli Ruffatti also deeply cares about support and service after the installation. In fact, they have come several times from Italy to make minor adjustments and to ensure our complete satisfaction. Of course we had other choices when deciding who would build our instrument, but there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that we made the best possible decision.

In closing, I enthusiastically give Fratelli Ruffatti my highest recommendation for any project involving organ design and manufacture; I can assure you that their team will go the extra mile and provide an innovative product of superior quality.

Sincerely,

Monsignor Jude O’Doherty, Pastor
Church of the Epiphany, Miami, FL”

“Central Music,

I would like to thank you for the recent transaction and installation of the Rodgers Infinity Organ at Our Savior in Vero Beach, FL. We are thrilled with the instrument and it has been received in the congregation and community with the highest accolades. The purchase and installation was flawless thanks to the staff and owners of Central Music.

This new instrument and technology from Rodgers is simply amazing, flawless in design and construction, and frankly the best of the best in regards to digital organs that integrate windblown pipes.

The control of voicing, expertly done by your people, is beyond comprehension–every aspect of every rank and note is controllable from the console itself. The organ is full sounding rather than loud and fills our challenging acoustic space with grace and richness.

Nelson, Tim, and Paul are an awesome team! I would highly recommend Central Music and the Infinity Organ series.

Sincerely,

Ryan K Hostler, MACM
Minister of Music
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Vero Beach, Florida”

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