David C. Pickering's Vita

David C. Pickering

D.M.A., AAGO
Graceland University
Department of Music
Office: 641.784.5082
dpickeri@graceland.edu

Education

D.M.A. in Organ Performance, University of Kansas, 2001
• Organ study with James Higdon
• Harpsichord study with Michael Bauer
• Performed in the masterclasses of Marie-Claire Alain, David Craighead, Craig
Cramer, Catharine Crozier, Olivier Latry, Norma Stevlingson, and Gillian
Weir
• Graduate Music Theory Assistantship in the Music Computer Lab
• Lecture-Recital Advisor: Walter Clark
• Lecture-Recital Topic: "The Organ Works of Leroy Robertson"

M.M. in Organ Performance (2000), Musicology (2001), University of Kansas
• Organ study with James Higdon
• Graduate Music Theory Assistantship in the Music Computer Lab
• Elected to Phi Kappa Lambda (1999)
• Musicology Thesis Advisor: Walter Clark
• Musicology Thesis Topic: "The Community of Christ Auditorium Organ: A
History of Aeolian-Skinner Op. 1309"
• Musicology Thesis Defense Passed with Honors

B.M. in Organ Performance, Brigham Young University, 1997
• Organ study with Parley Belnap and J. J. Keeler
• Piano study with Marlene Bachelder and J. J. Keeler
• Piano Pedagogy classes with Paul Pollei
• Coached in Accompanying by Irene Peery-Fox
• Choral Conducting Instruction with Mack Wilberg
• Performed in the masterclasses of John Ferguson, James Higdon, and Ann
Labounsky

University Teaching Experience

Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
„« Music Department Coordinator, August 2008-present
• Responsibilities include:
1. Oversee the Music Department budget
2. Work with the Fine Arts Division Chair regarding the hiring of Adjunct Faculty
3. Collaborate with music faculty to determine course offerings for the upcoming academic year and oversee teaching load distribution
4. Schedule and lead department meetings
5. Oversee recruiting efforts
„« Dwight and Ruth Vredenburg Endowed Chair in Music, June 2007-present
„« Assistant Professor of Music, August 2004-present
• Teaching responsibilities have included:
1. Applied Organ
2. Music Theory I-III
3. Aural Theory I-IV
4. Music History III
5. Piano Proficiency for Music Majors (Keyboard Harmony)
6. Beginning Class Piano
7. Music Appreciation
• Rejuvenated and expanded organ studio
• Established regular organ recital series
• Hosted regular performances and masterclasses by guest artists
• Taught a ten-week community group organ class
• Performed organ demonstrations for various student groups
• Established a keyboard summer camp
• Revised Music Theory curriculum

McMurry University, Abilene, TX
„« Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, August 2003-July 2004
• Teaching responsibilities included:
1. Applied Organ
2. Applied Piano
3. Music Theory III-IV (including Aural Theory)
4. Hymnology
• Coordinated Steinway Piano Dedicatory Recital

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
„« Instructor, Preparatory Division, January 2003-August 2003
• Taught Group Organ Classes

Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT
„« Adjunct Instructor, August 2002-August 2003
• Taught Music Appreciation Classes

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
„« Organ Instructor, August 1996-April 1997
• Taught Group Organ classes

Solo Organ Performance Experience

2009

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Newark, NJ. Wednesdays at Noon. (October 28, 2009)
Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, GA. Sunday Afternoon Recital. (September 27, 2009)
Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Methuen, MA. Summer Recital Series. (July 22, 2009)
Church of St. Louis, King of France, St. Paul, MN. Tuesday Recital Series. (May 26, 2009)
St. Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco, CA. Concert Series. (April 19, 2009)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno, NV. Pipes and Praises Recital Series. (April 17, 2009)
Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines, IA. Lecture-recital. (March 23, 2009)
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. Guest recital. (February 23, 2009)
St. James Church, Hendersonville, NC. Guest recital. (February 15, 2009)
Presbyterian Homes, Evanston, IL. Gift of Music Recital Series. (January 26, 2009)
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL. Friday Noonday Concert Series. (January 9, 2009)

2008

Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, MO. Organ Demonstration Recital. (December 7, 2008)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Faculty Recital. (November 14, 2008)
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA. Guest Recital. (November 9, 2008)
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Webster City, IA. Guest Recital. (November 2, 2008)
Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, IA. Organ Spectacular Recital. (October 19, 2008)
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. Summer Organ Recital
Series. (June 15, 2008)
Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, MO. Dome and Spire Series. (March 9, 2008)
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Leroy Robertson Concert. (February 28, 2008)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (February 28, 2008)
St. Thomas Church, New York, NY. Guest Artist Recital. (February 17, 2008)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Faculty Recital. (February 1, 2008)

2007

First Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, MO. Lecture-Recital. (November 11, 2007)
Clear Lake United Methodist Church, Clear Lake, IA. Lecture-Recital. (October 14, 2007)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (September 13, 2007)
Southminster Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, KS. Guest Artist Recital. (September 9, 2007)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. Afternoon Recital Series. (July 18, 2007)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. World Conference Recital. (March 26, 2007)
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Cedar Rapids, IA. Lecture-Recital. (March 10, 2007)
Previous Solo Organ Recitals (1999-present), Continued
Faith Lutheran Church, Mission, KS. Lecture-Recital. (February 19, 2007)
Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA. Lecture-Recital. (February 9, 2007)

2006

Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (December 21, 2006)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (November 14, 2006)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (October 19, 2006)
First Presbyterian Church, Saginaw, MI. Lecture-Recital. (October 14, 2006)
First Presbyterian Church, Saginaw, MI. Guest Artist Recital. (October 13, 2006)
Christ the King Catholic Church, Omaha, NE. Lecture-Recital. (October 14, 2006)
Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Organists of Iowa Recital Series. (September 22, 2006)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Faculty Recital. (September 15, 2006)
Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 3, 2006)
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID. Guest Artist Recital. (August 1, 2006)
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. Guest Artist Recital. (July 9, 2006)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (March 14, 2006)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. Dome and Spire Series. (February 26, 2006)

2005

St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Des Moines, IA. Noon Advent Recital. (December 22, 2005)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (November 15, 2005)
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Des Moines, IA. Guest Artist Recital. (November 6, 2005)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (October 18, 2005)
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Des Moines, IA. Lecture-Recital. (October 17, 2005)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Faculty Organ Recital. (September 23, 2005)
Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, MO. Afternoon Recital Series. (August 13, 2005)
Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 6, 2005)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. Afternoon Recital Series. (July 25, 2005)
Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (May 26, 2005)
Community of Christ Church-Woodfield, London, Ontario, Canada. Guest Recital. (April 16, 2005)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (April 5, 2005)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (February 3, 2005)

2004

Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington, TX. Guest Artist Recital. (December 26, 2004)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (December 9, 2004)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Faculty Recital. (November 12, 2004)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (October 14, 2004)
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. Noon Organ Recitals at the Shaw Center. (September 14, 2004)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 15, 2004)
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Organ Workshop Recital. (August 3, 2004)
Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, TX. Faculty Recital. (March 21, 2004)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (January 6, 2004)

2003

Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, TX. Faculty Recital. (December 7, 2003)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (July 13, 2003)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (May 11, 2003)
Utah State Hospital, Provo, UT. Music for a Sunday Evening Recital Series. (March 23, 2003)
St. George Tabernacle, St. George, UT. Summer Recital Series. (February 16, 2003)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (February 2, 2003)

2002

Trinity United Methodist Church, Arlington, TX. Fermata Concert Series. (December 29, 2002)
Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City, UT. Advent Recital Series. (December 1, 2002)
Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, MO. Lecture-Recital. (September 27, 2002)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (July 13, 2002)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (May 19, 2002)
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Lecture-Recital. (April 26, 2002)
Provo Community United Church of Christ, Provo, UT. Lenten Recital Series. (March 26, 2002)
Boise State University, Boise, ID. Lecture-Recital. (March 22, 2002)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (March 17, 2002)
Trinity Lutheran Church, St. George, UT. Guest Artist Recital. (February 17, 2002)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (January 22, 2002)

2001

Ogden Tabernacle, Ogden, UT. Lecture-Recital. (November 30, 2001)
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Lecture-Recital. (November 15, 2001)
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Doctoral Lecture-Recital. (July 2, 2001)
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Doctoral Recital. (June 15, 2001)
First Baptist Church, Lawrence, KS. Lenten Recital Series. (April 4, 2001)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (January 3, 2001)

2000

Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 9, 2000)
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Doctoral Recital. (June 29, 2000)
St. George Tabernacle, St. George, UT. Summer Recital Series. (June 2, 2000)
Dixie College, St. George, UT. Guest Artist Recital. (June 1, 2000)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. Guest Artist Recital. (May 14, 2000)
First Christian Church, Colorado Springs, CO. Guest Artist Recital. (March 24, 2000)
First United Methodist Church, Ft. Collins, CO. Guest Artist Recital. (March 21, 2000)
Ricks College, Rexburg, ID. Guest Artist Recital. (January 27, 2000)

1999

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Dallas, TX. Guest Artist Recital. (December 30, 1999)
First United Methodist Church, Boise, ID. Guest Artist Recital. (November 23, 1999)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 11, 1999)
Assembly Hall, Salt Lake City, UT. Temple Square Concert Series. (August 4, 1999)
Previous Solo Organ Recitals (1999-present), Continued
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Workshop Organ Recital. (August 2, 1999)
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Doctoral Recital. (April 27, 1999)

Accompaniment Activities/Collaborative Concerts

2009

Harpsichord for Handel's Messiah with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA.
(May 3, 2009)

Hymn Festival with Jack Ergo (Associate Professor of Music at Graceland University), Lamoni, IA (April
5, 2009)

2008

Hymn Festival with Dick Clothier (Emeritus Professor of Music at Graceland University), Lamoni, IA
(March 30, 2008)

Organist for John Sellars Presidential Inauguration (Performed by David Pickering, organ and Mike
Compton, saxophone: Ornament of Grace by Bernard Wayne Sanders, Aria for Oboe and Organ by Alice Jordan, and Largo from O Jerusalem-A Symphony for Organ, by Daniel Gawthrop. Psalm 19, Benedetto Marcello, Thou Art God by John Ness Beck, Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra. Prelude in Classic Style, Gordon Young, and Prelude and Fugue in D Major, J.S. Bach), Lamoni, IA (October 10, 2008).

Organist for Graceland Choral/Orchestral Concert (The Falcon by John Rutter), Graceland University,
Lamoni, IA (April 27, 2008)

Organist for Graceland University Orchestra Concert (Adagio in G Minior by Thomaso Albinoni),
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (March 9, 2008)

Organist for Graceland University Orchestra Halloween Concert (Toccata in D Minor, BWV
565 by J.S. Bach, the opening theme from Also sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss, and Overture from Purcelliana by Henry Purcell/Alfred Akon, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (October 31, 2007)

Organ Accompanist for University Chorus Concert, (Cause Us, O Lord, from Three Ancient Prayers by
Ron Nelson), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (October 28, 2007)

Organ Accompanist for David Bolton Senior Trumpet Recital, (Sonata Prima per Trombetta Sola by
Viviani, The Hollow Men by Vincent Persichetti), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (May 11, 2007)

Organist for Mozart Requiem with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA. (May 4,
2007).

Recital participant in the Graceland University Music Department Faculty Recital, (Performance of Marcel
Dupré's Prelude and Fugue in G Minor), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (February 16, 2007)

Accompaniment Activities/Collaborative Concerts (2004-present), (Continued)

Organist for Lara Hoggard's setting of Personet Hodie with the Graceland University Choirs and Brass
Ensemble, Lamoni, IA. (December 3, 2006).

Collaborative recital with Jan Kraybill and John Obetz (Performance of Choral No. 1 in E Major by César
Franck), Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, MO. (September 17, 2006)

Organ accompanist for David Bolton Junior Recital, (Henry Purcell Voluntary in D Minor and Alan
Hovhaness Prayer of St. Gregory), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (May 7, 2006)

Organist for Mozart's Regina Coeli with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA.
(March 12, 2006).

Recital participant in the Central Iowa Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Members' Recital,
(Performance of Leroy Robertson's Fantasia in F Minor), Faith Lutheran Church, Des Moines, IA. (March 5, 2006)

Performance of Gabriel Fauré's Dolly Suite (piano duet) with Melinda Pickering, performance of Alice
Jordan's Aria for Oboe and Organ with Michael Compton, and solo organ performance of Leroy Robertson's Fantasia in F Minor for Graceland University Music Department Faculty Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (February 4, 2006)

Organist for Temple Advent Worship Service, (Organ Solo, Toccata on Veni Emmanuel by David
Pickering, Organ and Saxophone Duet, Giocoso from O Jerusalem by Daniel Gawthrop with Michael Compton, saxophone, and organist for Christmas carols), Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. (December 11, 2005)

Organist for Christmas Concert, (Organ Solo, Toccata on Veni Emmanuel by David Pickering, Organ
and Saxophone Duet, Giocoso from O Jerusalem by Daniel Gawthrop with Michael Compton, saxophone and organist for Christmas carols), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (December 4, 2005)

Organist for Graceland University Orchestra Fourth Annual Halloween Concert (Organist for Phantom of
the Opera excerpts by Andrew Lloyd Webber), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (October 31, 2005)

Organist for Joseph Smith Jr. Bicentennial Hymn Festival (Performance of two organ solos: Redeemer of
Israel, arr. David Pickering and Like a Fire by Daniel Gawthrop), Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, MO. (September 18, 2005)

Organist for Faculty Recital held as part of the BYU Organ Workshop, (Performance of Final from
Symphony No. 1 by Louis Vierne), Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. (August 2, 2005)

Organist for a concert of the North Texas Oratorio Society (Organist for choral accompaniments Praise to
the Man and The Spirit of God, arr. Mack Wilberg; and the oratorio Visions of Eternity by Crawford Gates), Eisemann Center, Richardson, TX. (June 30 and July 1, 2005)

Performance of Schubert's Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940 (piano duet) with Melinda Pickering for Steinway
Piano Dedicatory Concert, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (April 10, 2005)

Organ Continuo for Handel's Messiah with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA.
(March 6, 2005)

Provided organ accompaniment for William Matthias' A Babe Is Born for the Graceland University
Concert Choir, Lamoni, IA. (December 5, 2004)

Piano duet recital (works of Gabriel Fauré, Franz Schubert, and Antonín Dvoøák) with Melinda Pickering,
McMurry University, Abilene, TX. (May 2004)

Faculty Recital Participant, (Performed Leroy Robertson's Intermezzo and Fantasia in F Minor), College
Music Society South Central Chapter Conference, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR. (March 11, 2004)

Church Music Experience

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Des Moines, IA
„« Stake Organist, November 2005-present
• A stake is a geographical area of church members similar to a diocese
• Play several times a year for conferences, meetings, and special musical
functions

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Osceola, IA
„« Organist, October 2004-December 2006
• Played for Sunday morning worship service

Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, TX
„« Organist, August 2003-July 2004
• Played for Sunday morning worship service and accompanied the
Chancel Choir

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Herriman, UT
„« Organist, September 2002-May 2003
• Played for Sunday morning worship service

Provo Community United Church of Christ, Provo, UT
„« Director of Music, November 2001-August 2002
• Played for Sunday morning worship service and directed and
accompanied the Adult Choir

Utah Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Provo, UT
„« Organist, November 2001-August 2002
• Played for Sunday evening worship service two times a month

First Congregational Church, Topeka, KS
„« Director of Music, April 2000-September 2001
• Played for Sunday morning worship service
• Directed and accompanied the Adult and Children's choirs
• Directed the Adult Handbell Choir

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Shawnee, KS
„« Director of Music, September 1998-April 2000
• Played for two Sunday morning worship services
• Directed and accompanied the Adult Choir
• Directed the Adult Handbell Choir

First United Methodist Church, Topeka, KS
„« Organist, September 1997-August 1998
• Played for two Sunday morning worship services and accompanied the
Sanctuary Choir

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lawrence, KS
„« Organist, September 1997-September 2001
• Played for Sunday morning worship service

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Provo, UT
„« Choir Director, January 1995-August 1995
• Directed the Adult Choir

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Arlington, TX
„« Organist, March 1985-August 1989
• Played for Sunday morning worship service

Recordings

The Leroy Robertson Organ Legacy
• Recorded on the Tantara Records label (https://tantararecords.securesites.com)
• Released February 28, 2008
• Recorded July 26-28, 2004 on the 1983 Robert Sipe organ at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, UT
• Words Recorded:
1. Variations on a Theme by Handel (Darwin Wolford)
2. Organ Sonata in B Minor (Leroy Robertson)
3. Intermezzo (Leroy Robertson)
4. Fantasia in F Minor (Leroy Robertson)
5. Chorale Improvisation on Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent (J.J. Keeler)
6. Passacaglia in G Minor (J.J. Keeler)
7. Als Jesus Christus in der Nacht (Crawford Gates)
8. Meditation on a Theme by Alexander Schreiner (Darwin Wolford)
9. Toccata on He Is Risen! (William Wallace)
10. Prelude, Air, and Recessional (Robert Cundick)

Organ Music of Daniel Gawthrop
• Recorded on the Grace Notes Media label (http://www.gracenotesmedia.com)
• Released July 3, 2007
• Recorded March 22-24, 2007 on the 1996 Hellmuth Wolff organ in Bales Organ Recital Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
• Works Recorded:
1. Like a Fire
2. Sketchbook Two
3. Four Trio Preludes
4. Sketchbook Four
5. Four Noble Gases
6. O Jerusalem: A Symphony for Organ

Organ Music of Alice Jordan
• Private recording.
• Released September 23, 2005
• Recorded July 20-21, 2005 on the 1993 Casavant organ at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Des Moines, IA.
• Works recorded:
1. Trumpet Tune in C Major
2. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
3. Rejoice! The Lord Is King
4. Introduction and Chorale on St. Margaret
5. Canonic Voluntary on Dix
6. Processional on an Old English Melody "Come, Come, Ye Saints,"
7. Meditation on Penitentia
8. Improvisation on Old Hundredth
9. Two Voluntaries on Melodies from the English Tradition
10. Prayer
11. Tidings of Joy
12. Gloria for the Flutes
13. Still, Still, Still
14. As We Lately Watched
15. Partita on Foundation
16. Two Settings of Fairest Lord Jesus
17. Aria for Oboe and Organ
18. Suite on the Hymn Tune Webb

Publications

Book

The Community of Christ Auditorium Organ: A History of Aeolian-Skinner Op. 1309.
• This book has been accepted for publication by the Organ Historical Society Press (Gregory Crowell, Director of Publications).
• Will be published in the Fall of 2009

Published Articles

"The Organ Music of Daniel E. Gawthrop." The American Organist (co-authored
with Mary Mozelle). The American Organist 41 (July 2007) : 60-62

"Organ Music of Alice Jordan." The American Organist 40 (September 2006) : 80-81.

"The Organ Music of Leroy Robertson." The Diapason 93 (December 2002) : 14-16.

Reviews

Review of CD: "Almut Rössler an der Marcussen-Orgel im Dom zu Wesel." The
Diapason (Publication Date TBA)

Review of CD: "Olivier Messiaen-The Organ Works, Volume 1." The Diapason 98
(July 2008) : 18.

Review of CD: "Two by 2: Two Organ Symphonies on Two Magnificent Organs." The
Diapason (June 2008) :

Review of CD: "Music from the Second Empire and Beyond-Jesse E. Eschbach,
Organist." The Diapason 98 (February 2007) : 16-17.

Review of CD: "Stefan Engels Plays the Seifert Organ of St. Matthias, Berlin
Schöneberg." The Diapason 97 (April 2006) : 17-18.

Review of CD: "Franck, L'Œuvre d'Orgue." The Diapason 97 (February 2006) : 17.

Review of CD: "Bright and Clear." The Diapason 95 (December 2004) : 13-14.

Review of CD: "Douglas Cleveland Plays the Rosales Organ, Trinity Episcopal
Cathedral, Portland, Oregon." The Diapason 95 (April 2004) : 14.

Review of Two CDs: "John Near: The Boston Years 1970-1985" and "Gillian Weir
Plays the Aeolian-Skinner Organ of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts." The Diapason 94 (October 2003) : 12, 14.

Composition

Toccata on Veni Emmanuel (accepted for publication in The Organist's Companion,
published by Wayne Leupold Editions)

Edition

David C. Pickering, ed., Leroy Robertson Organ Music, Wayne Leupold Editions, 2007.

Workshop Presentations

Workshop for Church Organists, Greenfield United Methodist Church, Greenfield, IA
„« Presenter, September 27, 2008
Taught the following classes:
• Registration Basics
• Hymn Playing

Brigham Young University Organ Workshop, Provo, UT
„« Faculty Member, August 2002-August 2008 (teaching each year)
Taught the following classes:
• Music Theory
• Creative Hymn Playing Techniques
• Registration Basics
• Free Hymn Accompaniments
• How to Organize a Hymn Sing
• Organ Technique and Repertoire
• Phrasing and Articulation
• Performance Anxiety

Additional Responsibilities

• Adjudicated Hymn Playing Certification
• Lead a Hymn Sing
• Played a Solo Recital
• Delivered a Lecture-Recital
• Taught a Hymn Playing Masterclass
• Participated in Faculty Organ Recitals
• Delivered the Workshop Closing Address

Organ DemoInfo Program, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
„« Presenter, January 27, 2008
• Introduced the organ to a group of children ranging from elementary through junior high school.

Iowa Gifted and Talented Conference, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
„« Presenter, October 2004
• Taught a one-hour class introducing students to the organ

Utah Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Provo, UT
„« Super Saturday Workshop, March 2002
Taught the following classes:
• Beginning Organ Technique
• Practice Techniques

Brigham Young University Workshop on Church Music, Provo, UT
„« Faculty Member, August 1999
• Taught classes in Hymn Playing
• Adjudicated hymn playing certification
• Played the opening recital

Summer Camp Instruction

Graceland University Keyboard Camp, Lamoni, IA
„« Co-founder and Faculty Member, July 7-11, 2008
• Organized most of the logistics for the camp
• Taught private organ lessons
• Played in a faculty recital
• Taught classes on the following topics:
1. Introduction to the Organ
2. Introduction to Organ Registration
3. Hymn Playing I
4. Hymn Playing II
5. Organ Construction

Graceland University Organ Camp, Lamoni, IA
„« Founder and Faculty Member, August 14-18, 2006
• Organized and publicized the camp
• Taught private organ lessons
• Played in a faculty recital
• Taught the following classes:
1. Introduction to the organ
2. Introduction to Organ Registration
3. Hymn Playing I
4. Careers in Organ

American Guild of Organists Pipe Organ Encounter, Denver, CO
„« Faculty Member and Chaperone, June 19-25, 2005
• Taught two junior high school students private organ lessons for one
week
• Chaperone for all male students and accompanied them on various field trips and other activities

Graceland University Fine Arts Camp, Lamoni, IA
„« Faculty Member, June 2006, June 2005
• Taught group organ classes to all eighty students attending the camp.

Grants

Professional Development Grant ($1,000), Graceland University, 2008: Seventh Annual
Piano Wellness Seminar
• Funds used to attend the Seventh Annual Piano Wellness Seminar at the University of Texas at Arlington, July 21-28, 2008.
• Funds used to help fund lodging costs at the American Guild of Organists National Convention held in Minneapolis, MN June 22-26, 2008

Professional Development Grant ($1,000), Graceland University, 2007: Like a Fire-
Organ Music of Daniel E. Gawthrop
• Partially funded recording of Daniel Gawthrop's organ music made at Bales Organ Recital Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Professional Development Grant ($1,000), Graceland University, 2006: The Community
of Christ Auditorium Organ: A History of Aeolian-Skinner Op. 1309.
• Grant initially used to help fund my book on the Community of Christ Auditorium organ, which was to be self-published.
• Due to this book's acceptance by the Organ Historical Society Press, the remainder of this grant's monies will be used to help attend the release of my recording of Daniel Gawthrop's organ music in Baltimore, MD in July 2007.

Artist Project Mini Grant ($1,500), Iowa Arts Council, 2005: "Organ Music of Alice
Jordan."
• Partially funded recording of Alice Jordan's organ music made at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Des Moines, IA

Professional Development Grant ($1,000), Graceland University, 2004: "Organ Music
of Alice Jordan."
• Grant used to help fund recording of Alice Jordan's organ music at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Des Moines, IA.

Private Funding Secured for Projects

James Windsor III, Des Moines, IA, ($500), 2006:
• Monies used to help fund Graceland University Organ Summer Camp, August 14-18, 2006

Alice Jordan, Des Moines, IA, ($2,500) 2005:
• Monies used to help fund recording of Alice Jordan's organ music at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Des Moines, IA.

Premieres

O Jerusalem: A Symphony for Organ by Daniel Gawthrop
• Premiered by David Pickering September 23, 2005 in the Shaw Center Auditorium at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA
• Graceland University commissioned this work in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the installation of the Casavant organ in the Shaw Performing Arts Center.
Like a Fire by Daniel Gawthrop
• Premiered by David Pickering on September 18, 2005 in the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, MO
• Mr. Gawthrop composed this work for Pickering to play as a postlude for the Joseph Smith, Jr. Bicentennial Hymn Festival.

In Mystery and Wonder: The Casavant Diptych by Dan Locklair
• David Pickering participated in the worldwide premiere of this work on November 12, 2004 at the Shaw Center Auditorium at Graceland University in Lamoni, IA.

In Mystery and Wonder: The Casavant Diptych by Dan Locklair, (Continued)
• The Casavant organ company commissioned this work from Locklair to celebrate 125 years of organ building.
• Casavant sent a free copy of this work to organists who play Casavant organs and invited them to participate in the worldwide premiere, whih occurred in November 2004.

Continuing Education

Private Coaching

Harpsichord lessons with Lynn Zeigler, Associate Professor of Music, Iowa State
University, Ames, IA
• October 2008

Piano Wellness Seminar Techniques Applied to Organ Study, Sheila Paige, Highland
Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX
• April 22, 2009
• March 11, 2009
• February 11, 2009
• November 12, 2008
• October 15, 2008

Organ coaching sessions with Lynne Davis, Associate Professor of Music, Wichita State
University, Wichita, KS
• August 20, 2008
• January 24, 2008

Organ coaching session with Jesse Eschbach, Professor of Music, University of North
Texas, Denton, TX
• January 11, 2008
Continuing Education

Organ coaching sessions with James Higdon, Professor of Music, University of Kansas,
Lawrence, KS
• July 1, 2004
• September 27, 2002

Organ coaching sessions with Delbert Disselhorst, Professor of Music, University of
Iowa, Iowa, City, IA
• June 30, 2006
• January 6, 2006

Organ coaching session with Joyce Jones, Professor of Music, Baylor University, Waco,
TX
• June 7, 2004

Other Private Study

Improvisation studies with Parley Belnap, American Fork, UT
• September 2001-April 2002

Additional Certification

Associate Certificate of the American Guild of Organists (AAGO), Received July 2007

Adjudication

Wells Competition for Young Organists, First United Methodist Church, Lubbock, TX
Selection Round Judge, February 14, 2004.

Conference Attendance

Piano Wellness Seminar (University of Texas-Arlington, Arlington, TX, July 19-25,
2008)

American Guild of Organists National Convention (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, June 22-
26, 2008)

American Guild of Organists Region III Convention (Baltimore, MD, July 2-5, 2007)

The Organist in Our Time (Saint Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha, NE, April 29, 2006)
Conference Attendance, (Continued)

La Musique Française (University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, November 4, 2005)

Teaching Beginning Organ to Children and Adults (Trinity Lutheran Church, Omaha,
NE, January 15, 2005)

American Guild of Organists National Convention (Los Angeles, CA, July 4-9, 2004)

College Music Society South Central Chapter Annual Meeting (Henderson State
University, Arkadelphia, AR, March 11-13, 2004)

College Music Society National Convention (Kansas City, MO, September 26-29, 2002 )

Organ Music of France (University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, November 4-9, 1999)

The Organ and Church Music-International Perspectives (University of Kansas,
Lawrence, KS, April 14-16, 1999)

Hellmuth Wolff Op. 40 Dedication Conference (University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS,
October 1997)

Other Professional Activities

Grader for AP Music Theory Exam, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
• June 2-8, 2008
• June 2-8, 2007

Reviewer for AP Music Syllabi, AP Course Audit
• May-July, 2007

Grader for AP Music Theory Exam, College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
• June 10-17, 2006

Developed and Oversaw the Printing of the Graceland University Organ Department
Brochure
• Spring 2006

Service

Graceland University

Solo and Collaborative On-Campus Performances

Harpsichord for Handel's Messiah with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA.
(May 3, 2009)

Hymn Festival with Jack Ergo (Associate Professor of Music at Graceland University), Lamoni, IA (April
5, 2009)

Faculty Solo Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (Performance of Pièce héroïque by César Franck, )
November 14, 2008)

Organist for John Sellars Presidential Inauguration (Performed by David Pickering, organ and Mike
Compton, saxophone: Ornament of Grace by Bernard Wayne Sanders, Aria for Oboe and Organ by Alice Jordan, and Largo from O Jerusalem-A Symphony for Organ, by Daniel Gawthrop. Thou Art God by John Ness Beck, Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra. Prelude in Classic Style, Gordon Young, and Prelude and Fugue in D Major, J.S. Bach), Lamoni, IA (October 10, 2008).

Matriculation, (August 30, 2008)
Commencement, Graceland University (May 18, 2008)
Baccalaureate, Graceland University (May 17, 2008)

Organist for Graceland Choral/Orchestral Concert (The Falcon by John Rutter), Graceland University,
Lamoni, IA (April 27, 2008)

Hymn Festival with Dick Clothier (Emeritus Professor of Music at Graceland University), Lamoni, IA
(March 30, 2008)

Organist for Graceland University Orchestra Concert (Adagio in G Minior by Thomaso Albinoni),
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (March 9, 2008)

Faculty Solo Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (February 1, 2008)

Organ Accompanist for University Chorus Concert, (Cause Us, O Lord, from Three Ancient Prayers by
Ron Nelson), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (October 28, 2007)

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (September 13, 2007)
Matriculation, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (September 1, 2007)

Commencement, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (May 20, 2007)
Baccalaureate, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (May 19, 2007)

Organ Accompanist for David Bolton Senior Trumpet Recital, (Sonata Prima per Trombetta Sola by
Viviani, The Hollow Men by Vincent Persichetti), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (May 11, 2007)

Organist for Mozart Requiem with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA. (May 4,
2007).

Recital participant in the Graceland University Music Department Faculty Recital, (Performance of Marcel
Dupré's Prelude and Fugue in G Minor), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (February 16, 2007)

Organist for Lara Hoggard's setting of Personet Hodie with the Graceland University Choirs and Brass
Ensemble, Lamoni, IA. (December 3, 2006).

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (November 14, 2006)
Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (October 19, 2006)

Matriculation, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (August 26, 2006)
Commencement, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (May 21, 2006)
Baccalaureate, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (May 20, 2006)

Organ accompanist for David Bolton Junior Recital, (Henry Purcell Voluntary in D Minor and Alan
Hovhaness Prayer of St. Gregory), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (May 7, 2006)

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (March 14, 2006)

Organist for Mozart's Regina Coeli with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA.
(March 12, 2006).

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (November 15, 2005)

Organist for Graceland University Orchestra Fourth Annual Halloween Concert (Organist for Phantom of
the Opera excerpts by Andrew Lloyd Webber), Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (October 31, 2005)

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (October 18, 2005)
Solo Faculty Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (September 23, 2005)
Matriculation, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (August 27, 2005)
Commencement, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (May 15, 2005)

Performance of Schubert's Fantasy in F Minor, D. 940 (piano duet) with Melinda Pickering for Steinway
Piano Dedicatory Concert, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA. (April 10, 2005)

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (April 5, 2005)

Organ Continuo for Handel's Messiah with the Graceland University Choirs and Orchestra, Lamoni, IA.
(March 6, 2005)

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (February 3, 2005)

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (December 9, 2004)

Provided organ accompaniment for William Matthias' A Babe Is Born for the Graceland University
Concert Choir, Lamoni, IA. (December 5, 2004)

Solo Faculty Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (November 12, 2004)

Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (October 14, 2004)
Noon Organ Recital, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (September 14, 2004)
Matriculation Convocation, Graceland University, Lamoni, IA (August 28, 2004)

Off-Campus Performances

Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines, IA. Lecture-recital. (March 23, 2009)
Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, MO. Organ Demonstration Recital. (December 7, 2008)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (February 28, 2008)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. Afternoon Recital Series. (July 18, 2007)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. World Conference Recital. (March 26, 2007)
Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (December 21, 2006)
Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 3, 2006)
Community of Christ Auditorium, Independence, MO. Afternoon Recital Series. (August 13, 2005)
Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 6, 2005)
Community of Christ Temple, Independence, MO. Afternoon Recital Series. (July 25, 2005)
Conference Center, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (May 26, 2005)
Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UT. Noon Recital Series. (August 15, 2004)

Committee Work

Member of the External Communications Committee
• Spring 2008

Member of the Excellence in Teaching Committee
• February 2008
• March 2005

Member of the Theatre Department Artist-in-Residence Search Committee
• November 2007-December 2007

Member of the Performing Arts Series Committee
• August 2007- present

Member of the Committee on University Welfare
• August 2005-May 2008

Member of the Academic Assessment Committee
• August 2005-May 2007

Member of the Employee Recognition Committee
• August 2004-March 2005

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

„« Bishopric First Counselor, Osceola Ward, December 2006-present
„« Executive Secretary, Osceola Ward, March 2006-December 2006
„« Stake Organist, Des Moines Iowa Stake, November 2005-present
„« Sunday School President, Osceola Ward, November 2004-Spring 2006
„« Ward Organist, Osceola Ward, October 2004-December 2006

Adjudication

Wells Competition for Young Organists, First United Methodist Church, Lubbock, TX
„« Selection Round Judge, February 14, 2004

Organ Competition Experience

Winner of the Kay Carlson Memorial Scholarship, Kansas City Musical Club Scholarship
Auditions, Kansas City, MO. (March 2000)

Official Competitor, National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance of the
American Guild of Organists, New York, NY. (November 1999)

Competitor, Second International Organ Competition at St. Andreas Church,
Korschenbroich, Germany. (September 13-19, 1999)

Finalist, Arthur Poister Scholarship Competition in Organ Playing, Syracuse, NY.
(March 6, 1999)

Professional Organizations

American Guild of Organists (2003-present, 1992-2001)
• Sub-Dean of the Central Iowa Chapter (Des Moines, IA.), (September 2006-January 2008)

• Dean of the Big Country Chapter (Abilene, TX) (September 2003-May 1997)

• Member at Large of the Utah Valley Chapter (Provo, UT) (September 1996-May 1997)

College Music Society (2000-present)
• Great Plains Chapter (2006-present, 2004-2005, 2000-2001)
• South Central Chapter (2003-2004)
• Rocky Mountain Chapter (2001-2003)

Future Project

Biography of Arthur Poister, Syracuse University Organist Emeritus
• Arthur Poister was one of the most important American organ pedagogues of the twentieth century. His private teaching and organ master classes influenced many organists and organ teachers during his lengthy teaching career, which spanned the years 1928-1980.
• I have begun work on the book this year and will hopefully complete this project in 2009 or 2010.
• Wayne Leupold Editions will publish this book upon its completion.

Personal

Other Music Teaching Experience

Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT
„« Adjunct Instructor, August 2002-August 2003
• Taught Music Appreciation Classes

Day Murray Organ School, Salt Lake City, UT
„« Organ Instructor, September 2002-August 2003
• Taught Group Organ classes

Deseret Academy, Salt Lake City, UT
„« Music Teacher (Grade 1-12), December 2001-May 2003)
• Taught applied piano and applied violin
• Directed the high school choir
• Directed the high school string orchestra
• Taught general music classes for the elementary grades

Lawrence, KS; Provo, UT; Salt Lake City, UT; Abilene, TX; Lamoni, IA
„« Private Studio and Group Organ Teacher, August 1996-present
• Teach private and group organ lessons outside university teaching

Tours

Organs of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area (Director, May 21-24, 2007)
• Offered as a Winter Term Course for students and alumni at Graceland University
• Visited sixteen different organs located in churches and universities in the Kansas City metropolitan area
• Visited and played organs located in various congregations of the Community of Christ church in Independence and discussed the role that these organs played in worship and in the life of the congregation
In Wagner's Footsteps (co-directed with Charles Schmidt, January 9-20, 2006)
• Offered as a Winter Term course for students and alumni at Graceland University
• Visited important cities (Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Bayreuth, Munich) and sites associated with Richard Wagner's life

Foreign Language

Read, write, and speak fluent German