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David Crean is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Wittenberg University's School of Music, specializing in organ instruction. He maintains a multifaceted career as a recitalist, church musician, and radio personality. His performance highlights include U.S. concerts, two Australian tours, and the 2014 WQXR Bachstock opening recital. He directs the adult choir at St. George’s Episcopal Church using the 1989 C.B. Fisk Organ.
- D.M.A. from The Juilliard School (2014 Richard F. French Doctoral Prize recipient)
- Degree from Oberlin College, Oberlin Conservatory, and The University of Iowa
Dr. Crean's research focuses on historical organ performance and 19th-century American Guild of Organists founder Samuel P. Warren. As midday host at Discover Classical WDPR since 2017, he curates 70+ weekly live broadcasts and manages 10,000+ recordings. He serves as sub-dean of the Dayton American Guild of Organists chapter.
Scientific awards include:
- Liner notes contribution to Grammy-winning CD
Dr. Crean provides program notes for Juilliard performances and publishes in The American Organist, Notes: Quarterly Journal, and The Diapason.
