First-prize and Bach prize winner at the 2017 Canadian International Organ Competition, Alcée Chriss III is widely regarded as one of the leading young organists of our time. Previous competition awards include the Firmin Swinnen Silver Medal at the 2016 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition; First Prize and Audience Prize at the 2016 Fort Wayne National Organ Competition; and First Prize and Audience Prize at the 2014 Miami International Organ Competition. Chriss currently serves as University Organist and Artist-in-Residence at Wesleyan University.

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