Organ Studio of Huw Lewis at Hope College

A page for all current, past, future organ students of Huw Lewis at Hope College as well as friends. Like to stay updated on organ-related news at Hope!

Organ study at Hope College has been a keystone of the Music Department since the founding of the college in 1866. Former organ students have gone on to major graduate programs (University of Michigan, Notre Dame, Eastman School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Illinois), win competitions, as well as pursue careers in church music, performance and teaching. Dr. Huw Lewis has b

02/07/2026

I’m very proud to sit between these two lads, Sam Shuler and Joseph Schmiedicke, who played beautifully last night at the College’s Annual Showcase!

12/22/2025

12/18/2025

The shoes!!

Final, From Symphony No. 1 - Louis Vierne | Hope College Christmas Vespers 2025

12/18/2025

At Hope College, we in the Department of Music are feeling very proud of all of our students’ music-making in the 2025 annual Vespers program. As you might understand, I’m particularly proud of the five fine young organists who performed beautifully.

Here’s Caitlyn Brown playing the Postlude, which is the last movement of Louis Vierne’s First Organ Symphony. Enjoy!

Final, From Symphony No. 1 - Louis Vierne | Hope College Christmas Vespers 2025 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/18/2025

We’re VERY proud of all five (!) organists who participated in Hope Colleges 2025 Vespers. Everyone played beautifully. 😊
Here is Caitlyn Brown’s postlude - the last moment (‘Final’) of Louis Vierne’s First Symphony for organ.

11/09/2025

This’ll be great!

🎷 An Evening of Jazz
featuring Hope College Jazz Arts Collective
🗓️ Sat, Nov 15, 2025 7pm to 8:30pm.
🎫 Free Admission

10/31/2025

Come join us on the campus of Hope College to hear the wonderful David Briggs perform on our wonderful Casavant organ!

The recital begins at 7 pm in the Concert Hall, and thanks to the generosity of the Holland Chapter of the AGO, it will be preceded at 6 pm by a lecture by Mr. Briggs in the Recital Hall. Both halls are located in the Jack H Miller Center for Musical Arts.

For complete information click the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfeJmEibaInrNxvQ723kFYZBr2Ou_NwuFj4L0dm3gNY/edit?usp=drivesdk