Born:
Washington, PA

Degrees and Studies:
B.M., Curtis Institute; M.M., A.D., Yale U.

Biographical Information:
Organist, Washington Memorial Chapel, National Shrine at Valley Forge, 1995-2000. Artist-in-residence, Christ and St. Stephen's Church, N.Y.C., since 2003. Concertized throughout North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Performed the complete organ works of J.S. Bach on several occasions, and the complete organ works of Olivier Messiaen in numerous marathon concerts across the United States. Distinguished Alumni Award, Yale School of Music, 2005. First organist to receive the Arthur W. Foote Award from the Harvard Musical Association in 2003. First prize, 1999 Fort Wayne National Organ Competition; first prize, 1998 Albert Schweitzer National Organ Competition. Featured artist for numerous national and regional conventions of the American Guild of Organists. Frequent lectures and master classes throughout North America.

The Juilliard School:
Faculty since 2003; chair, organ department, since 2004. 

Web site:
www.concertartists.com/PJ.html