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Assistant Organist - Choirmaster
ABIGAIL ROCKWOOD began her organ studies with Dr. Huw Lewis at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. She majored in music, with minors in French, English, and mathematics. Abigail was active as both soloist and accompanist at Hope. She received scholarships and awards including the Roossien Organ Jury Award, the Hope College Trustee Scholarship, and the Anthony Kooiker Senior Seminar Award. She also took first place in Cincinnati Conservatory's Strader Competition in 2006. After graduating from Hope College, Abigail went on to earn her M.Mus. in organ performance, studying organ with Todd Wilson at the Cleveland Institute of Music. During her time in Cleveland, she worked as Music Intern at Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights.
In June 2008, Abigail took the position of Assistant Organist-Choirmaster at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Buffalo, NY. This summer she directed the choirs of boys, girls, and men on a choir tour to Boston, New York City, and Washington D.C.
When she’s not working or practicing, Abigail enjoys spending time outdoors, eating vegan food, reading, and traveling. Someday she hopes to travel to Thailand and India.
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