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David Higgs is the Professor of Organ and Minehan Family Professor at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, where he also serves as Chair of the Organ, Sacred Music & Historical Keyboards Department. A leading concert organist, he performs globally and has inaugurated major instruments such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna and the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. His career includes collaborations with ensembles like the San Francisco Symphony and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Higgs holds degrees from Manhattan School of Music (B.M., M.M.) and Eastman (Performer’s Certificate). He previously held roles at Riverside Church (New York) and San Francisco’s Temple Emanu-El. As a pedagogue, he has mentored students winning international competitions. His recordings include David Higgs at Riverside and collaborations with Eastman faculty on historic organs.
Education: B.M. and M.M. from Manhattan School of Music, Performer’s Certificate from Eastman School of Music.
Research interests focus on organ performance, historical keyboard techniques, and sacred music interpretation. His performances emphasize technical mastery and expressive depth, spanning classical to contemporary repertoires. Notable recordings highlight his work on historic and modern organs, including the Aeolian-Skinner organ at Riverside Church.
Upcoming engagements include solo recitals and masterclasses in Nashville and Redlands (2025–2026). Awards include recognition through prestigious international competitions and his influence as a leading educator in organ studies.
