Third Thursday Organ Interlude

Organist Charles Higgs is a native of Clarksville, Maryland. He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Organ Performance from Westminster Choir College in Princeton and a Master of Sacred Music degree from Mercer University in Macon, GA. His major professors were Ken Cowan, Diane Meredith Belcher, and Robert Parris. Upon graduation he was appointed Associate Organist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta where he served for nine years. Mr. Higgs was responsible for accompanying the chancel choir, directing the Junior Chorister Choir, collaborating on weekly liturgy planning with the music staff and clergy as well as planning and playing funerals, weddings, and organ demonstrations for groups touring St. Luke’s historic sanctuary. In addition he was primary organist of the 2500 member congregation. He currently serves as Director of Music and Organist at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Alpharetta, GA., and enjoys teaching piano and organ to students of all ages.