Dr. Elizabeth A. Harrison, assistant professor of music and college organist at Westminster College, recently was named one of the ten best young organists, all of which are featured on a new CD collection, Schnitger in Niedersachen produced by Darbinghaus und Grimm.

"I'm not really sure who was behind the selection, but I imagine that Harald Vogal was at least consulted," said Harrison. "Harald, who was my teacher, is the world's specialist on German Baroque organs.

"I play three pieces on the CD: Praeludium in E Major by Vincent Lubeck; Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist by Dietrich Buxtehude; and Praeludium in f# minor by Dietrich Buxtenhude," continued Harrison. "I feel flattered and excited to play the organ in Cappel on this recording. This organ is completely in original condition, even though it was build by Arp Schnitger in 1680. It's one of the gems of the world, and a similar to a violinist playing an untouched Stradivarius."

While in Germany, Harrison played several organ concerts in Germany and the Netherlands.

"These concerts were organized through contacts I have because I studied in Germany for three years," said Harrison. "Many churches in Germany and the Netherlands sponsor their own concerts, and that was the case for these concerts."

Harrison is the founder of the Westminster College International Historic Organ Program, which offers students an opportunity to stay in an apartment in Germany and play the historical organs located there.

Harrison earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University, her master's from the New England Conservatory, and her D.M.A. from Stanford University.

For more information, contact Harrison at (724) 946-7024 or e-mail harrisea@westminster.edu.