Introducing Graham Ormerod, Organist-In-Training

Graham Ormerod graduated as a top ten student from Keene High School in June. In addition to his academic achievements, Graham has been very involved in the music program at Keene High; he played alto saxophone in Concert and Marching Bands all 4 years, served as Drum Major his senior year, and played in the Jazz Ensemble for the last 3 years. He participated in Concert Allstate, Jazz Allstate, and New England Music Festivals and he was this year's recipient of the John Philip Sousa Band award.

Outside of School, Graham has been a substitute for the Keene Jazz Orchestra. After being introduced to the organ by Bob Englund, he has continued his organ study with the Young Organists Collaborative. He is grateful to Emmanuel Church for allowing him the opportunity to grow further as an organist.

Graham was a member of the Keene Interact Club and National Honor Society. He participated in 4-H Robotics, the Math Team, and the Hiking Club.

He will be attending Williams College in the fall where he will pursue a liberal arts degree with a major in Math.