For 65 years, Rodgers Instruments has been dedicated to Tradition, Innovation, and Excellence. We have led the way, with decades of advances culminating in digital organs that sound and behave like a pipe organ. Rodgers is committed to honoring the glorious heritage of the American organ and continuously building its future.
We are pleased to present a brief history of Rodgers from 1955 to 2023, which includes many "firsts" for the industry! Please click the "Learn More" button to access a captivating historical timeline.
Two visionary engineers and organ enthusiasts, Rodgers Jenkins and Fred Tinker, originally founded Rodgers organs in 1958 in Hillsboro, Oregon. The company’s focus was helping make the transformational power of the American organ more accessible to churches, colleges, performance centers and players by embracing advancements in technology. From this dedication to serve and passion to elevate the human spirit through music, Rodgers was born.
To this day Rodgers is dedicated to the tradition of organ music. Rodgers organs faithfully deliver the rich and dynamic sound of the traditional American pipe organ with an unmatched realism. Every stop on a Rodgers organ is sourced using proprietary, high-resolution recording methods. Those real pipe voices are then ran through Rodgers’ Pipe Digital Imaging™ process, which projects them along the same paths that pipe organ sounds flows, for brilliant spatial presence and multi-directional sound characteristics. All of this is done to produce the most authentic pipe sound, making it accessible to places of worship, universities, music schools, performance centers, and enthusiasts around the world.
With faith, hard work, and dedication, Rodgers has led the way in innovative digital and pipe hybrid organ technology. Through these advancements more people around the world are able hear the awesome power of organ music than ever before.
Rodgers Instruments his unwavering in our commitment to excellence. Every member of our team brings an expert level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and devotion to faithfully creating a true American pipe organ sounds that is beyond expectation.
Our dedication to excellence is found at every level in our organs. Rodgers engineers are musical enthusiasts that work alongside organists to make sure every sound and feature on the instrument is perfect for the organist. Our consoles are built using sophisticated modern-day manufacturing techniques making Rodgers organs able to provide more robust computation with a much smaller footprint. Our voices are produced using real organ high-resolution recordings put through dynamic processes that allow the sound to behave like a true pipe instrument. Rodgers installations are designed and constructed to the exact specifications needed to maximize the capabilities of the organ and the room around it.
What sets Rodgers organs apart is our deep understanding of the art, the science, and the inspiration of pipe organ music. We are musicians, worship leaders, and artists who share a love for the instruments we build.
Our history is one of countless stories with churches, organists, and audiences worldwide. We love hearing the memories Rodgers organs have shared with so many. We encourage you to send your story with Rodgers Organs to us at our email at info@rodgersinstruments.com.
Rodgers organs have woven their enchanting melodies into the very fabric of education, captivating the hearts and minds of students and audiences alike. Across the United States and worldwide, distinguished universities have chosen Rodgers organs to elevate performances and create transcendent moments.
In the hallowed halls of these institutions, Rodgers organs not only serve as powerful instruments but as conduits of emotion, bringing forth music that resonates with the human soul. The result is an unparalleled union of artistry and academia, where the transformative power of music flourishes.
Below, we present a prestigious list of universities that have embraced the magic of Rodgers organs, where music doesn't just play; it inspires and uplifts.
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