The 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.