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Searle Wright

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M. Searle Wright was an American organist, composer, teacher, and church musician. He served as organist of St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University from 1952 to 1971 and later became a professor of music at the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Wright also held offices in the American Guild of Organists, including its presidency in 1970 and 1971, and was associated with concert and church-organ performance.

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Where did M. Searle Wright serve as an organist?

Wright served as organist of St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University from 1952 to 1971. He was also active as a composer, teacher, and church musician.

What did M. Searle Wright do after leaving Columbia University?

He later became a professor of music at the State University of New York at Binghamton. His work there followed a career that included church music, composition, and teaching.

Was M. Searle Wright only a performer?

No. He was also a composer, teacher, and church musician, and he held professional offices connected with organ and church-music life.

What makes M. Searle Wright relevant to American organ music?

His career joined university teaching with long-term church service at Columbia University's St. Paul's Chapel. That combination made him part of the American organ and sacred-music tradition of the mid-20th century.