| THE
Associated Pipe organ
builders of america |
| is
a professional
association of North American firms engaged in building traditional pipe
organs. Members of APOBA are a select group of organbuilders who
have passed stringent membership requirements. These
requirements include commitment to principles regarding the use of
electronic technology in pipe organ building. To read about
these principles, click
here. |
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As friendly competitors, we join together to become
acquainted, share technical and managerial information, and address industry-wide issues.
We seek to foster the highest standards of
integrity and quality in pipe organ building. Our activities are divided into two categories: |
| Services
for our cLIENTs AND PROSPECTS |
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Help people to purchase new pipe organs by
providing information and advice. |
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Help people to renovate existing pipe
organs. |
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Provide publications to assist in raising
funds and planning installation. |
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Promote the pipe organ and organ music in
our modern culture through
advertising, this web site, exhibits, toll-free phone number, and
other publicity. |
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| Services
for our members |
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Gather and distribute statistical data
affecting the industry. |
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Lobby on issues affecting the
industry: tariffs, electrical codes, and
environmental regulations, for example. |
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Study supply and availability of raw materials
used in building pipe organs. |
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Collaborate with allied organizations, including
the American Institute of Organbuilders, the American Guild of
Organists and the Organ Historical Society, to assist in promoting
the pipe organ. |
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