FRISCH, Dorothy VanAndel

Dorothy VanAndel Frisch is an American composer, organist, pianist, and singer based in New England. Her career centers around composing sacred choral and instrumental music, with a particular focus on making music accessible to individuals of all ages and performance abilities. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, focusing on organ performance. She earned a Master of Music in music history and literature. She studied composition under prominent choral composers and conductors Alice Parker and Jeanne Cotter. Her pieces have been premiered by regional ensembles, including the Sounds of Stow and the Master Singers of Worcester. Her organ arrangements, such as her Five Favorite Christmas Carols for Organ, have been performed and recorded by notable concert organists like Carson Cooman.