Our History

By the age of 14 Jacob Gerger had completed two years of cabinet making training. He began building pipe organs in Philadelphia in 1907. During his 66 year career in organ building, he had the opportunity to be a part of organ building history in America. He established working relationships with Bernard Mudler, Matthias Moller, Charles E. Durner, George Kilgen and Hermann Schlicker. He built tracker action instruments as well tubular pneumatic slider windchest, electro-pneumatic slider windchest, electro-pneumatic pitman windchest and electro-mechanical windchest instruments. His extensive experience in all phases of organ building, from windchests to consoles to pipes, set a firm foundation from which to establish an organ building tradition.

His son, Peter J. Gerger Sr., began learning the intricacies of the art of organ building at the age of 12. After serving aboard the Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV 42) during World War II, he returned to civilian life and became a partner with his father in the firm of Jacob Gerger & Son. He moved the organ workshop to its present location in Bucks County and through his tireless efforts increased the company's orders and established an organ maintenance service to serve Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

Peter J. Gerger Jr. was introduced to organ building at the age of 10 and participated in his first organ building project at the age of 15. He continued working with the company while completing a Masters degree and gaining acceptance into the Kappa Delta Pi honor society. The company incorporated in 1987 and he is now president of Jacob Gerger & Sons Inc. He has established a team of professionals whose training includes such prestigous institutions as The Curtis Institute and The Juilliard School.

Our History

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