Cited by The American Organist magazine as possessing “virtuosic flair and fire,” Scott Lamlein has served as the Cathedral of St. Joseph's Assistant Organist since 2006.

Recently returned from a concert tour in Europe, where he performed for enthusiastic audiences in Germany and Switzerland, Scott Lamlein has been an active concert artist for more than fifteen years. His performance credits include venues ranging from Mechanics Hall and the Cathedral of St. Paul (Worcester, MA); the Methuen (MA) Memorial Music Hall; St. Thomas Church (NYC); King’s Chapel and Trinity Church (Boston); the Cathedral of St. Joseph (Hartford, CT); and Uberlingen Cathedral (Germany). His concerts have been broadcast on WCRB-FM (Boston), and WICN-FM (Worcester). In recent years, Scott served as Director of Music Ministries at Wesley United Methodist Church, in Worcester, where he regularly performed masterworks on the IV/73, 1927 E.M. Skinner Organ. He also served churches in Connecticut for many years, and served as the Artistic Director of the Music Alive! Concert Series (2005-08); the 16-voice a cappella chorus, Sacred Voices (2003-04); and the South Hadley Chorale (1996-97).

As a recording artist, Scott released The Organ at Worship (North Forty Road Music)—featuring his signature piece, the Organoedia ad missam lectam of Zoltán Kodály—in 2006. He also is featured on the 2005 CD release, Great Organs of Worcester. His first solo CD, In Quiet Joy: Music of Advent and Christmas, was released in 1997. He holds a degree in organ and liturgical music from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. He has been an active teacher of organ and church music for his entire career, most recently serving as an adjunct faculty member at the Pakachoag Community Music School (Auburn, MA). In addition to his concerts, Scott is also available to lead hymn festivals and workshops.

Scott Lamlein resides in Connecticut with his wife and three children. He is represented as a concert artist by Ingrassia Artist Management (www.scottlamlein.com or www.ingrassiaartists.com). His CDs are available for sale on his website.

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