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Edward Poston (Organ, Choral Conductor)

Born: October 7, 1988 - Clearfield, Utah, USA

The American organist and choral conductor, Edward Poston, began piano studies at age 4, and began playing the organ at age 8. In high school, he played the violin and cello and sometimes conducted his high school orchestra. He obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance from Brigham Young University - Idaho (2012-2016); and his Master of Music degree in Church Music and Organ from the University of Kansas (August 2017-May 2020). He returned to the University of Kansas in fall 2021 to begin his doctoral studies in Church Music and Organ.

Edward served as organist at First Presbyterian in Idaho Falls from 2016-2018. In 2019, the Kansas City Arts Beat described that he played with “astonishing skill and musicality.” He was Music Director and organist at Peace Lutheran Church in Raytown, Missouri (February 2020-July 2022). In summer 2021, he was the pit orchestra conductor for Half Time the Musical in Theater in the Park in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He also worked as choral assistant and pianist at Topeka High School during the 2020-2021 school year. Since August 2023, he is Organist and Choir Accompanist at Trinity Lutheran Church at South Park, Lawrence, Kansas. He currently lives in Lawrence, Kansas.

 

Sources:
First Presbyterian Church bulletin (August 2021)
Edward Poston profiles on Facebook & LinkedIn
Bits & pieces from other sources
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Aryeh Oron (November 2023)

Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works

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Edward Poston

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Bach at Bales [CV-1] (2023, Video): BWV 61

Links to other Sites

Cory Whittier - First Presbyterian Church Of Idaho Falls Bulletin [PDF]
Edward Poston on LinkedIn
Edward Poston on Facebook


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