Our team enjoyed working with the good people at R. A. Colby. The design and installation were timely, well-communicated and trouble-free and the final product is skillfully crafted and beautifully powerful.
Colby's work on the Naval Academy Chapel organ has been extraordinary. Their technical expertise and musical insight have helped shape an instrument worthy of this space and its tradition. It's an incredibly responsive console, and the sound carries with power and clarity through every ceremony and concert we host. R.A. Colby has also been easy to work with and very responsive.
The Colby team approached our instrument with extraordinary care and artistic sensitivity. Their enhancements bonored the character of the original pipework while bringing color and vitality to its voice.The new consoles are beautifully crafted and equipped with 21st-century technology and functionality, opening up fresh possibilities for performance and profoundly enriching our worship.
Working with the team at Colby was a dream. Their attention to detail was evident at every step: from the early planning, to physical design, to tonal finishing. Colby breathed new life into our organ while preserving its historic heart. The instrument sings with the passion of every person who helped to build it, and it inspires musicians and congregants to join their song.
From day one, the Colby team was invested in getting this instrument exactly right-acoustically, ar-chitecturally, and musically. They listened to our needs and desires and what they delivered exceeds anything we imagined. It not only fills the sanctuary beautifully, it inspires the choir and congregation every week and serves our community.
“Colby’s attention to detail and commitment to quality are unmatched. They took the time to understand exactly what I envisioned and brought it to life with precision and care. The finished instrument looks, feels, and sounds exceptional. It supports every aspect of our music program and has truly elevated worship for the entire congregation.”
R. A. Colby has been a valued collaborator in my organbuilding work since 2008. Their contributions have included consoles and support on three new organ projects, as well as the recent building and installation of a complete organ and assistance with several smaller endeavors. The company and its skilled staff consistently follow my instructions precisely and deliver the highest quality in every project. They have become an essential and practical extension of my work without the overhead of maintaining my own shop. I cannot recommend more highly their willingness to meet my requirements and expectations with exacting care.