Christopher Houlihan, artist-in-residence at Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, since 2013 and a 2009 alumnus of the college, has been named to succeed John Rose as the John Rose College Organist-and-Directorship Distinguished Chair of Chapel Music. A native of Somers, Connecticut, Houlihan has most recently served as director of music and organist for the Church of the Holy Apostles in New York City.
Houlihan began organ studies with John Rose at the age of 12. After graduating from Trinity College, he earned his master’s degree at The Juilliard School of Manhattan, studying with Paul Jacobs. Additional studies were with Jean-Baptiste Robin at the French National Regional Conservatory in Versailles, France.
He is a member of The Diapason’s initial class of 20 Under 30 (2015). He has performed organ recitals throughout the United States, including appearances at national conventions of the American Guild of Organists and the Organ Historical Society. He has several compact disc recordings to his credit on the Azica and Towerhill labels. Christopher Houlihan is represented by Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists.
For information: www.christopherhoulihan.com.
