Our Work
We are honored to service such a variety of beautiful pipe organs located in churches, cathedrals, synagogues, universities, preservation societies, and more. Enjoy this curated list of some of our clients.
Central Lutheran Church
Minneapolis, MN
Casavant Frères Ltée, Opus 2722 (1963)
Saint George Catholic Church
New Ulm, MN
Vogelpohl & Spaeth (1905)
The Basilica
of St. Mary
Minneapolis, MN
Wicks Organ Co., Opus 3047 (1949-2008)
Northrop Auditorium
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Aeolian-Skinner Co., Opus 892 (1936)
St. Benedict’s
Monastery
St. Joseph, MN
Noack Organ Co, Opus 104 (1985)
Boe Memorial Chapel
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Holtkamp Organ Co, Opus 2090 (2007)
Trinity Lutheran Church
Owatonna, MN
Holtkamp Organ Co, Opus 2020 (1989)
Valley Grove Preservation Society
Nerstrand, MN
Geo. Kilgen & Son Organ Co. (1998)
Hector Skifter Hall
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Dobson Organbuilders, Opus 29 (1984)
Saint John Cantius’ Roman Catholic Church
Ivanhoe, MN
Wicks Organ Co., Op. 5644 2020 (1977)
Testimonials
“In the 40 years I have served as a fulltime church musician/organist, I can honestly say that Russell is the most competent technician with whom I have worked. Not only is he brilliant at solving problems that might befuddle others, he is prompt in responding and in action. His experience as an apprentice to various builders has widened his knowledge and understanding of all types of instruments, of actions. This, plus his connectedness with other builders in the field, has proven to be invaluable.”
Mark Sedio
Director of Music Ministry at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN
“Under the leadership of Russell, the team at Draeger & Co. is deeply committed to excellence. In addition to their clean and methodical workmanship, they are responsive, communicative, and highly sensitive to the specific needs of the customer and instrument alike.”
Samuel Backman DMA ’20
Director of Sacred Music at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Minneapolis, MN
“Russell and his team take great pride in their work, be it tuning, maintenance or repair. They are extremely professional, reliable, easy to work with, and always willing to go the extra mile to solve any problems. I wholeheartedly recommend them.”
Ray Johnston
Canon Musician at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN
“Russell Draeger and his team have demonstrated exceptional skill in caring for the historic Aeolian-Skinner Op. 892 at Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota. Russell’s expertise in both the “old” and “new” technologies employed in our instrument has been most evident. And, he has always “gone the second mile” to ensure that the organ is sounding its best.”
Dean Billmeyer
University Organist and Professor of Music, University of Minnesota