Organist

An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists. In addition, an organist may accompany congregational hymn-singing and play liturgical music. The majority of organists, amateur and professional, are principally involved in church music. The pipe organ still plays a large part in the leading of traditional we... more

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