42 Years of Service to the Churches, Schools & Musicians of New England
ABOUT
Rodgers Organs of New England is a group of people who love the organ and its music, and who believe in its essential role in worship. We work hard every day to make RONE the best place in the region to buy a classical church, home or concert organ. Here, you'll find experienced, talented people who will always listen to you and who are committed to helping you achieve your musical goals.
Doug Marshall and David Ogletree bring a combined 87 years of organ industry experience to every installation they undertake. Since RONE's founding in 1980, we have installed and continue to maintain nearly 1,200 Rodgers Classic Organ installations throughout the Northeastern United States.
Over the years, our company has earned a reputation for leadership and innovation within the organ industry, pioneering many advanced installation concepts which other dealers follow today. Here are a few examples:
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We were the first Rodgers dealer anywhere to control an existing pipe organ from a Rodgers console.
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We developed output circuitry modifications to enhance sonic potential within each space.
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We developed proprietary methods to disperse sound in a more pipe-like fashion.
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We used custom-engineered audiophile speaker systems for more natural-sounding installations.
Our Principals share a common lifelong devotion to the organ. Doug Marshall, a student of Virgil Fox and AGO National Playing Competition winner, is the genius behind the sound of our installations. David Ogletree, a Curtis Institute student of John Weaver, is a nationally known organ recitalist, and heads our marketing and sales efforts.
You can count on Rodgers Organs of New England as a full partner in the process of selecting, purchasing and installing your new instrument. We maintain a wonderful showroom, centrally located in Needham, MA, stocked with new and pre-owned instruments available for demonstration and for sale. We also service every instrument we sell, providing factory parts and factory-trained professional organ service for our customers.
We are honored to represent the Global Organ Group throughout the six New England states.
OUR TEAM
Douglas Marshall
Principal
For over 50 years, Doug Marshall has had a successful career in the organ industry. Doug began playing the organ at age 11, studied with Virgil Fox for ten years, and won the 1972 AGO National Playing Competition.
Sam Nelson
Sales and Marketing
Sam held his first organist position at the age of 12 while growing up during the rise of the personal computer. With organ performance degrees from Gordon College and Boston University, he is a gifted musician as well as a skilled marketing expert .
David Ogletree
Principal
David has had a long career as both an organist and Rodgers dealer helping thousands of satisfied customers. David holds organ performance degrees from University of Massachusetts and the Curtis Institute of Music
Ken Hitchcock
Lead Technician, Installer
Since 2006, Ken has worked in many roles with our company, including as our primary console and installation technician. Ken brings an impressive array of specialized skills to his work here at RONE, and is a major contributor to the building of new Marshall & Ogletree organs as well.
Bill Nuckols
Repair Technician
Bill is an extraordinary organ repair technician, and has worked on hundreds of Rodgers Organs of every vintage in his more than 35 years of experience. In addition to being a genuinely affable person, Bill is steadfast in keeping our Rodgers installed base up and running smoothly.