BUSTH announces new Adjunct Instructor of Organ
Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Erica Johnson as the Adjunct Instructor of Organ for the Master of Sacred Music program.
Dr. Johnson comes to Boston University with a distinguished career as a church musician, performer and instructor of the organ. In addition to an active church and performance schedule, she has maintained a robust studio of organ students at Wellesley College since 2019. She has previously taught at the UNC School of the Arts, Salem College, the Oberlin Conservatory, and she designed and taught the graduate course in organ literature at the Eastman School of Music for two years during her doctoral studies.
As a church musician, she enjoys working for churches of many denominations and worship styles. A primary focus of her work is to establish that music ministry demonstrates not only musical leadership, spiritual awareness and personal management skills but also musical professionalism and an understanding of the relevance of the organ in a changing liturgical environment. Through her personal experience working with volunteer parish musicians and her expansive knowledge of the repertoire, she mentors students in the academic pursuit of organ technique through the lens of artistic excellence and a compassionate music ministry.
“We are honored and delighted to welcome Dr. Johnson to the faculty,” says Professor of Music Andrew Shenton, director of the Master of Sacred Music program. “She is a highly acclaimed performer, pedagogue, and practical church musician who is renowned for her dedicated and empathetic work with students. We are thrilled that she brings her talents and skills to the organ program at BUSTH.”