Bowden, principal organist

at the Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta since 1993, enjoys a national

reputation as a church musician and entertainer.

He has performed in venues

across the United States and Europe as both an organ soloist and conductor.

He has appeared in a number of television specials over the years from

local Atlanta stations to Diane Bish's "The Joy of Music,"

which is broadcast worldwide. He can be seen each week on the nationally

televised broadcasts of Peachtree Presbyterian Church.

Bowden attended Mercer University

in Macon and became the associate organist at Coral Ridge Presbyterian

Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where he served until 1991.

This Sunday's program

will include such classical organ pieces as Bach's Prelude and Fugue

in F, the Finale from Symphony No. I by Louis Vierne, and the famous Toccata

from Symphony No. 5 by Charles-Marie Widor. In addition, Bowden will perform

arrangements of such familiar and beloved hymns as "Come, Thou Fount

of Every Blessing," "His Eye is on the Sparrow," and "Now

Thank We All Our God."

Pastor Dale Welden said, "This

is yet another service to our community, and we hope the concert ministers

to people as our guest organist presents a stellar musical program."

The concert is presented in

part to celebrate the major refurbishment and expansion by technician

Bob Weaver of the classic 1920s-built Austin organ.

"We have a rare and wonderful

instrument at Covenant Presbyterian Church," explains church organist

Martin Alexander, who supervised the work. "It's only fitting

that an organist of Nick Bowden's caliber showcase this organ for

the public. After hearing his stirring performances, listeners will understand

immediately why the organ is called 'the King of Instruments.'"

Music director Sam Burch said

"The concert was designed to demonstrate the beauty and excitement

of organ music. For far too long, organ music has been seen as unfamiliar

and esoteric. The pieces chosen for this concert include many familiar

melodies, ones that speak to peoples' hearts and minds."

The program is free and will

begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Covenant Presbyterian is at 819 Ga. Hwy. 314

in Fayetteville. For more information, contact the church office, 770-460-9450

or [email protected].

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