ABOUT THE ARTIST

Susan Powell (b. 1986) holds a B.Mus. in Church Music from St. Olaf College, where she studied organ with Dr. John Ferguson and composition with Dr. Timothy Mahr, and a P.D.S.P in organ from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where she studied organ with Dr. Christopher Young and choral composition and conducting with Dr. Dominick Diorio, and taught as an associate instructor of music theory.

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As a composer, she is passionate about writing artistically robust works accessible to amateur and developing musicians. As a church musician, she has an interest in liturgical theology, well-crafted historic and contemporary texts, and integrating music education into her work. A broad range of experience across denominations and worship traditions informs her ecumenical perspective.

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She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband Mike and their four children, Jacob, Meredith, Joshua, and Maya. She currently serves as the Precentor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church (526 E 52nd St.) and Director of Music and Liturgy at St. Mary Catholic Church. (317 N New Jersey St.) She is also active as a composer and free-lance event keyboardist.