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American Classic Organ Company, Limited
 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
 Michael
Brian Fazio, a resident of Chester Connecticut, holds the position of
Vice President of the firm. His studies have led him from St. Joseph's
Seminary to Westminster Choir College, Princeton. It was the combination of an
electronics engineering background and his earlier music education that kindled the interest in pipe organ building.
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. mikefazio@aco-mail.com |
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. RGTaylor@aco-mail.com |
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