Published on January 9, 2026We’re excited—and deeply grateful—to share that Goulding & Wood Pipe Organ Builders has advanced to the Semifinals of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament. This statewide competition celebrates the wide range of products made across Indiana, from advanced technologies to handcrafted works of art. While the format is lighthearted, the exposure is meaningful. It places our craft—pipe organ building—before a broad audience that may not often consider how these instruments are made, voiced, and sustained. For more than 40 years, we have been building pipe organs by hand here on Mass Ave in Indianapolis. Each instrument is designed specifically for its space, crafted to respond to the musician, and built to serve communities for 50, 100, or more years. To see this work recognized alongside so many outstanding Indiana makers has been both humbling and encouraging. Semifinals Voting Now Open 🗳️ Semifinals voting is open now through Monday, January 12. Anyone can vote—you do not need to live in Indiana to participate. If you believe that handcrafted instruments, long-term craftsmanship, and the musical arts deserve wider recognition, we would be honored by your support. 👉 Vote here: https://www.indianachamber.com/coolestthing

Published on December 17, 2025We’re grateful — and a little amazed — to share that Goulding & Wood Pipe Organ Builders has advanced to the Elite 8 in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament. This statewide competition celebrates the range, creativity, and craftsmanship of products made right here in Indiana. To be counted among the final eight — alongside so many impressive Hoosier manufacturers — is an honor we don’t take lightly. This milestone is entirely thanks to the support of our community. Every vote, message, share, and conversation helped shine a spotlight on a craft that has been part of Indiana’s story for generations. Pipe organs are not mass-produced items; they are long-term instruments, often serving 50 to 100 years, carrying worship, concerts, weddings, funerals, and countless moments in between. Seeing that kind of work resonate with voters means a great deal to our entire team. We’re also proud to represent Indianapolis and the Mass Ave Cultural Arts District, where our shop continues a centuries-old tradition of organ building through careful design, skilled craftsmanship, and deep respect for music and space. The tournament now pauses briefly for the holidays. Voting resumes January 2–7 as the competition moves forward, and we look forward to the next round. Until then, thank you for helping us reach this point. We’re honored by your support and proud to carry Indiana craftsmanship into the Elite 8.

Published on December 3, 2025Dear Friends in Music, We're reaching out with a bit of exciting news from our shop here in Indianapolis. Goulding & Wood Pipe Organ Builders has been entered into the 2025 Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament — a statewide showcase honoring the best products crafted in our state. This tournament is sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to the size of this year’s bracket, we’ve received a first-round bye, and will move directly into Round 2 of voting beginning December 5th. If you’ve played one of our instruments, or simply appreciate the craft behind them, we’d be honored to have your support. 🗳️ Voting for Round 2 opens December 5 at 9 a.m.: 👉 www.indianachamber.com/coolestthing If you share it with your AGO Chapter members, congregation, choir, studio students, or fellow organists, please feel free to use: #coolestthingIN Thank you for the music you make and for giving life to the instruments we create. Warmly, The Goulding & Wood Team

Published on August 19, 2025Ball State University School of Music will be hosting the fifth Sursa American Organ Competition live rounds on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. This event will feature some of the most talented organ performers in the United States in the pre-professional and high school divisions. The competition will take place at Sursa Hall on Saturday, September 6 from 10:30 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, September 7 from 12:30 pm until 5 pm. The candidates will perform their music on our Goulding and Wood organ, Op. 45. All sessions are FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC.

Published on August 6, 2025Goulding & Wood has been selected to carry out a multi-phase project for the Benedictine sisters of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, Indiana.

Published on August 1, 2025St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, High Point, NC has partnered with Goulding & Wood Pipe Organ Builders to rebuild their organ and add a new Antiphonal Division & Casework.

Published on August 1, 2025Exciting update! 🎶 The team has completed the installation of the Sanctuary Division of the Pipe Organ at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, TN.

Published on September 26, 2023Four Paramount “rock-star” organists—Donna Parker, Bill Vlasak, Dwight Thomas, and Ken Double—will recreate the musical magic of the Paramount’s Mighty Wurlitzer and bring back memories of the giant black and gold organ rising from the pit as bubbles ascended into the air while guests celebrated birthdays, important life events, or get-togethers with friends. The program will feature Paramount standards referred to as the “Dirty 30", including Happy Birthday, Star Wars, and Chattanooga Choo. Presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association and CICATOS (Central Indiana Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society). Proceeds support the ISO.

Published on May 26, 2023Our crew starts Monday, June 26th, 2023 and will be on-site for the next several weeks installing and then finalizing the adjustments of the new pipe organ for this wonderful cathedral. Visit our Facebook Page for shop and installation photos.

Published on May 26, 2023Coming in 2023, an exciting NEW PBS television production from PHPC featuring The Sanctuary Choir, Sanctuary Ringers, Organ & Orchestra, and special guest, the St. Mark's Boys Choir! More details will be posted as it becomes available.

Published on December 1, 2022Goulding and Wood Pipe Organ Builders are proud to be one of many sites open for the Indianapolis Holiday Church Tour 2022 sponsored by Indiana Landmarks. Tourgoers can visit Goulding & Wood Pipe Organ Builders for a behind-the-scenes look at the skill and art that goes into crafting custom musical instruments for clients nationwide. The self-guided tour allows participants to go at their own pace, with church interiors open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 3, 2022.

Published on October 7, 2022The 2022 AIO convention in Atlantic city features organs in the Atlantic City and Philadelphia area. Organs to be visited include the Midmer-Losh organ in Boardwalk Hall, the largest organ in the world. Chamber tours, performances, and lectures will feature this landmark instrument as well as the Kimball organ. Side trips include a visit to Philadelphia and the other largest organ, the Wanamaker organ.

Published on September 30, 2022Inaugural Organ Recital - Tuesday, October 4, 2022 At 7:00pm.
Basilica organist Dr. Peter Kurdziel will highlight the grandeur and color of the newly restored pipe organ with organ music by Bach (including the Phantom of the Opera) and Widor. He will also play variations on a Polish Hymn that is attributed to Saint Adalbert, written by Nick Palmer.

Published on September 21, 2022Dedicatory Concert Date: Oct 2nd, 2022 - 3:00 pm by renowned organist, Cherry Rhodes.

Published on July 12, 2022Opus 53 St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, LA. to be the cover feature article for the September issue of The American Organist Magazine. The American Organist Magazine (TAO) is published monthly by the American Guild of Organists (AGO), and is the most widely read journal devoted to organ and choral music in the world. It is the official journal of the American Guild of Organists and the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America.

Published on June 23, 2022Thank you Jenna Watson for the article and video about our company and history published by the IndyStar.

Published on June 13, 2022We have begun the on-site installation of the two Facade cases and the addition of additional stops to the organ...