Kjell, Benjamin

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicBenjamin Kjell Benjamin Kjell is a doctoral student in organ performance and literature at Eastman School of Music in the studio of Nathan Laube. He received a bachelor’s degree in church music (2018) and a master’s degree in organ and related keyboard instruments (2021) at the Academy of Music and…

Sobeng, Augustine

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicAugustine Kweku Sobeng Augustine Sobeng is a native of Shama, in the Western Region of Ghana. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology in 2014 from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (K.N.U.S.T) in Kumasi, Ghana. He studied for his Masters in Organ Performance under…

Tan, Aaron

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicAaron Tan Concert organist Aaron Tan is a leading young artist in North America. In October 2021 he was awarded First Prize at the 2021 Canadian International Organ Competition as well as three additional awards for performances of specific works at the competition (the Sir Ernest MacMillan Award for Canadian…

Shin, Jennifer

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicJennifer Shin Jennifer Shin is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Organ Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music in the studio of David Higgs, after having completed her Master of Music degree at Eastman in 2020. She is a laureate of the National Organ…

Montgomery, Jacob

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicJacob Montgomery Jacob Montgomery, a native of Raleigh, NC, is a doctoral candidate in the studio of David Higgs at the Eastman School of Music. He graduated from the studio of David Higgs with his Master of Music in Organ Performance in Literature in 2020 after receiving degrees in both chemistry…

Johnson, Sarah

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicSarah Johnson Sarah Johnson is the Associate Director of Music at Trinity Church on the Green in New Haven Connecticut, and a candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Eastman School of Music, where she studies with David Higgs. A native of Garland, Maine, Sarah began her…

Chang, Daniel

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicDaniel Chang Daniel Chang is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in the studio of David Higgs and a Ph.D. candidate in Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music. He began his music studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Preparatory Department where he studied composition with Michael…

Chan, Ryan

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicRyan Chan Known for his “solid technique… imaginative programming… tasteful creativity in registering orchestral textures” (AGO Charleston Chapter), Ryan Chan is recognized as a versatile musician specializing in organ and harpsichord.  His passions for both early and contemporary repertoire, performance practice, historic/antique keyboards, experimentation and teaching define his musical identity. …

Van Varick, Andrew

Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicAndrew Van Varick Andrew Van Varick, originally of Newton, New Jersey, is a doctoral student in organ performance and literature at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, under the instruction of David Higgs. Previously, he received his Master’s degree at Eastman, and he holds a Bachelor of…