Some of you may remember, a few years back, a substitute pianist that was so young his father had to drive him to engagements. He was accomplished beyond his years, charming and mature—He was a hit!!
Gavin Klein is the Organ Scholar at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, class of 2026. Klein is a student of Dr. Ezequiel Menendez, following previous instruction from C. Henry Mason and William Ness. Furthermore, his musical abilities encompass both harpsichord studies under the guidance of Dr. Johann Klopp and piano instruction from Judit Ernst.
A native of Bolton, MA, Klein has served as organist to various religious congregations in Central Massachusetts and Boston. Notable positions include organist at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church in Boston (Roxbury), Rollstone Congregational Church in Fitchburg, MA, and for the Sisters of St. Benedict Center, MICM in Still River, MA. Growing up, he also was a chorister at All Saints Church, Worcester, MA. All Saints’ choral program has a deeply rooted history in the Anglican musical tradition and is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music. In addition to his responsibilities at Holy Cross, Klein currently serves as organist at St. Bernard’s Church at Our Lady of Providence Parish in Worcester. He is also an active member of the Schola Cantorum at St. John’s Parish, Worcester, and regularly plays organ for the Trappist Monks at St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA.
In 2020, Klein assumed the role of Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at the Harvard Historical Society in Harvard, Massachusetts, a position he held until the commencement of his college studies. Notably, his involvement was instrumental in preserving and disseminating the historic George Stevens organ under the society’s care. He also received two awards from the American Guild of Organists in 2018 and 2019.
In January 2020, Klein marked a significant milestone in his career by presenting the first organ recital at the newly opened Epsilon Spires Performing Arts Center in Brattleboro, Vermont. The event showcased the renowned Estey Opus 300 Organ, a distinguished instrument built by the Estey Organ Company with a storied 109-year history. Since then, he has continued to give performances across the United States and Europe, including notable venues such as Woolsey Hall at Yale University, Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Iglesia San Juan Bautista in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Salzburger Dom in Salzburg, Austria, il Duomo de Santi Pietro e Paolo in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Italy, and the Maria Gebört Kirche in Rottenbuch, Germany.
Klein’s musical journey has been enriched by valuable masterclasses conducted by distinguished organists, including Craig Cramer (University of Notre Dame), Janette Fishell (Indiana University), Martin Jean (Yale University), Nathan Laube (University of Rochester), Jonathan Moyer (Oberlin College), Johann Vexo (Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris), and Katelyn Emerson. He is an active member of the American Guild of Organists and a member of the Organ Historical Society.
Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the Church Music Program.