Allen Artists Program
Nicholas Bowden
Nicholas Bowden, enjoys a national reputation as a church musician and entertainer. His energetic performances coupled
with a unique sense of humor bring a fresh light to the world of organ music. Nick is Senior Organist at Atlanta's 10,000 member
Peachtree Presbyterian Church, the largest Presbyterian Church in the United States; a position he has held since 1993. His
Nicholas Bowden and Friends Concerts draw thousands of music lovers to Peachtree Presbyterian twice yearly, and include with the
organ a wide variety of singers, choirs, and instrumentalists. Mr. Bowden has performed in venues across the United States and in
Europe as both an organ soloist and conductor. He has appeared on a number of television specials over the years from local Atlanta
stations to Diane Bish's The Joy of Music which is broadcast the world over. Nick attended Mercer University in Macon, Georgia
where he was a student of Dr. Robert Parris. Immediately following his time at Mercer, he became Associate Organist at Coral Ridge
Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale where he served until 1991. Mr. Bowden travels extensively, has a great love of politics and
architecture, but his true passion has been and remains - people.