The beautiful grand pipe organ built into the concert hall of Upper West Arts Center is now the property of the center as we successfully raised its purchase price of $25,000. The funds were donated by members of the community over a six month period. Thanks to individual gifts averaging around $50, this integral part of the facility will not be lost.  The organ is one of the finest in Western New York, and is in excellent condition. Thanks to those who helped keep this musical treasure in its best and proper home!

Built in 1898 by A. B. Felgemaker of Erie Pennsylvania, the Upper West Arts Center organ is a three manual and pedal electro-pneumatic pipe organ.  It was rebuilt in 1961 by Tellers Organ Company of Erie, Pennsylvania using the case and pipe work of the original instrument.  There are over 2,300 pipes ranging in size from ¼ inch to 16 feet.  They are made of wood, and a combination of tin and lead.  The organ is powered by a large blower situated in a service room below, and it is one of the finest recital instruments in Western New York; suitable for performance of organ music from all time periods.