Music

Music is where I started.

Stephen Aber at a grand piano accompanying a singer during a Christmas concert, with poinsettias on the chancel and an audience in the pews

Stephen Aber in a white suit seated on a piano bench

I've been making music in churches, schools, and concert halls since 1996. I love music of every genre, but my heart is with the organ, and with showing people, in church and out, just how many colors that instrument has. When I play a recital, expect a wide range of styles, some audience participation, a little stand-up comedy, and, yes, some sparkle.

Every week you'll find me at the console at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church in Raleigh. I also compose and arrange sacred music for organ, piano, choir, and congregation, including works published by Lorenz.

During the pandemic I recorded Sacred Sounds, a concert mini-series rooted in my background in sacred music and worship arts and inspired by The Joy of Music.

Watch & listen

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At the console

A few of the organs I've gotten to play around the country.

Stephen Aber in an organ loft high above a vast cathedral nave lined with stone columns and filled pews

Stephen Aber in a navy suit and gold tie, smiling at an ornate carved wood organ console

Selfie of Stephen Aber with an excited expression, gesturing toward the stops of a large organ console

Stephen Aber in a sparkling black jacket playing a pipe organ

A younger Stephen Aber in a bow tie, smiling while seated at an organ console

Stephen Aber in tails playing a grand piano on stage

Sheet music

Piano solos, organ solos, congregational settings, and choral anthems, written for real churches and real musicians.

Shop sheet music

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Book me

I'm available for recitals, services, and special events. Email me to talk dates and details.

stephen@stephenaber.com