I am Tim Bovard, and have been living here in Little Rock, Arkansas for a little over 5 years now. Although I currently do not *actually* own my own residence pipe organ, I am collecting choice bits and pieces as they become available, with the goal in mind of eventually being able to construct a 2m/ped practice organ/playtoy with which to entertain myself. I envision something around 8-12 rks, probably containing a bit of 'classic' *and* a bit of 'theatre'. Many will probably call me nuts for what I plan to do <g>, but perhaps I have found a sympathetic ear in this list.

I work for Nichols and Simpson Inc., Organbuilders as a pipe organ technician, and in addition to service work, I do a lot of electrical wiring and action construction in our new organs. I also help in the voicing room with preparation and repair of pipework, and assist with tuning and tonal finishing. Sooner or later, I do a bit of EVERYTHING!! <WARNING -- shameless plug follows> Check us out at: <www.nicholsandsimpson.com> if you'd like!

Prior to moving here I grew up in central Illinois, where I first got "bitten by the pipe organ bug" at the sound of a wonderful 1912 4m/48rk Möller. Although I took lessons on that instrument at the time, I now only play occasionally (for my own amazement). That organ was also the first that I worked on (under the guidance and watchful eye of the proper curator!!). I am currently a member of the American Institute of Organbuilders, the Organ Historical Society, the American Guild of Organists, and the Atlantic City Convention Hall Organ Society.

Cheers!!

Tim Bovard

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Note from the List Owner - Tim has worked on my home instrument and will be coming back to do more revoicing on it. He has also volunteered time to work on the Kimball in the Ballroom of the Atlantic City Convention Hall for the ACCHOS. - David