Susan J. Marchant

Susan J. Marchant is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at Pittsburg State University (PSU), where she has served as faculty since 1979. She holds academic roles as Director of Choral Activities, Organ, and Harpsichord. Her teaching focuses on organ, harpsichord, music theory, and literature. She chairs the Music Department since 2014 and directs music at Pittsburg's First United Methodist Church, renowned for its choral program.

Education:

• B.M., Oberlin College Conservatory of Music
• M.M., M.M.A., D.M.A., Yale University

Research & Practice: Specializes in organ performance, early music (e.g., Bach's Clavierübung), and choral conducting. Co-directed the Early Music Consort of Kansas City and guided the acquisition of PSU's Fisk Opus 106 pipe organ. Leads PSU Choirs in international tours across Europe and North America.

Professional Roles:

• AGO Ozark/Southeast Kansas Chapter Dean
• Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) State Board
• Kansas American Choral Directors Association (KsACDA) Board

Notable Achievements: PSU Choirs performed at KMEA conventions; church choir toured England, performing in Wesley's Chapel and cathedrals. Organized biennial tours to Europe, including Germany, Austria, and the British Isles.