Piano, Organ
Aaron Patterson is a graduate of the Juilliard School, where he was a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship and earned his Master's Degree in organ performance under the tutelage of Paul Jacobs. He earned his Bachelor's Degree as the Charles and Judith Freyer Annual Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied organ performance with Alan Morrison. He also received a certificate in harpsichord performance with Leon Schelhase, training in Piano Pedagogy with Michelle Cann, and piano lessons with Thomas Weaver while at Curtis. Before this, Mr. Patterson studied organ with Dennis Elwell and piano with Dolly Krasnopolsky.
Mr. Patterson won first place at the 2017 Albert Schweitzer Organ Competition and the 2016 West Chester University International Organ Competition. He has also received the Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarship from the American Guild of Organists and the Bart Pitman Memorial Music Scholarship from the Delaware Valley Music Club.
Aaron Patterson's love for collaboration is evident in his diverse musical experiences. He has performed with orchestras, violinists, flutists, choirs, and other keyboardists, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability. His performance venues include the Wanamaker Grand Court, where he serves as an assistant organist, Boardwalk Hall, and the Kimmel Center. Currently, he is the director of music at Cresheim Valley Church in Philadelphia, a role that allows him to share his passion for music with others.