Free Organ Workshop and Showcase with Marianne Kim

Make plans to attend as Beckenhorst Organ Editor, Marianne Kim, offers a brand-new organ workshop and showcase recital in Indianapolis on August 1. The workshop is sponsored by the Indianapolis AGO. (Currently, the workshop will be in-person, and we don't have plans for virtual access.)

Organ Workshop Agenda

At this workshop Marianne provides fresh perspective and actionable advice on topics that matter for today’s church organists.

• Lead Hymns, Inspire Worship: Tips for effective hymn playing and music leadership

• From Octavo to Organ: Tips and improvisation techniques for adding organ accompaniment to existing choral settings

• Organ Reading Session: Discovering new organ repertoire together

Perfect for church organists at all experience levels as well as music directors, ministers of music, and organ arrangers, don’t miss this all-new workshop.

When and where: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis

Experience Elevated Organ Artistry Showcase

At 5:30 p.m. following the workshop, Marianne will present a 30-minute solo performance of organ compositions and arrangements, artfully played. This portion is free and open to the public, but please complete the form to register.

Join Dan Forrest, Craig Courtney and the Beckenhorst Singers on Sunday.

Come back on Sunday at 3 p.m. for the choir concert featuring new music for spring 2027. This ticket is purchased separately through the box office.

About the Artist

Born and raised in Korea, Marianne studied piano and composition at Busan High School of Arts and earned a BM in composition at Pusan National University (Busan, Korea). After working professionally for more than a decade in the United States, she returned to school and earned dual Masters of Music degrees in jazz studies and organ performance with scholarships and prizes from Northern Illinois University.

Now based in Chicago, Marianne is known for her vibrant performances and compositions for piano, organ, and harpsichord in a wide diversity of musical styles, such as classical, jazz, Broadway musical, R&B, gospel, traditional and contemporary church music, and more. She currently teaches organ and harpsichord at Northern Illinois University, as well as other courses at Wheaton College and North Park University, holds the esteemed position of principal organist at Christ Church of Oak Brook, and leads two local chapters of the AGO (American Guild of Organists) in the Chicago area.

With over 400 titles in print with numerous publishers, Marianne brings a wealth of organ skill and experience to Beckenhorst, and she provides outstanding energy and visibility with her editing and her arranging/composing as we reinvigorate our organ publications. Organists can expect Beckenhorst to make significant contributions to organ repertoire for both intermediate and advanced organists, as well as piano/organ duets, with the style and quality that Beckenhorst is always known for.