Over the last few days, I have been recalling wonderful memories of my very dear friend, and former mentor, Mr. Leon Nelson. I had the wonderful and distinct honor to have studied the organ with Lee during my time at North Park University in Chicago on the 3 manual...
I had the pleasure of working with Lee for seven years at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights, where I currently serve as Associate Director of Music and Organist. Lee was a very supportive colleague and mentor to me as a young church musician. He shared...
Lee was such a great musician in both organ playing and choral conducting! Not everyone has the choral skills he had, combined with a personality on the podium that could command the attention and delight in volunteer singers. Handling volunteer church...