Anna Smith is in her fourth year at Shenandoah Conservatory, studying organ with Dr. Wayne Wold. She currently serves as Interim Organist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, Virginia, where she previously worked as the Organ Scholar. She also served as church organist at Zion United Church of Christ in her hometown of York, Pennsylvania for two years. An active member of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), she serves on the board of directors for the D.C. Chapter. Through the AGO, Anna has participated in masterclasses with internationally renowned concert organists and educators Thierry Escaich, James O’Donnell, and Dr. Mary-Beth Bennett.
This summer, Anna was selected to participate in the Yale Summer Organ Academy, where she studied with distinguished professors Ken Cowan, Dr. Carole Terry, James O’Donnell, and Martin Jean. While there, she performed in concerts at Yale University on the Holtkamp organ in Battell Chapel. This past spring, she was one of ten organists chosen to perform on the 49th Annual Bach Marathon at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church. Other recent performances for both harp and organ include recitals at Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville and Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Georgetown. In the fall of 2026, she was invited to give an organ recital on the newly rebuilt 1804 Tannenberg Organ located in the York Historical Center. Passionate about collaboration in music, Anna often programs works for chamber ensembles, collaborating with string players, brass quintet, and other organists.
As a versatile instrumentalist, Anna is committed to bringing the timeless works of each repertoire to life and exploring innovative collaborations that expand and celebrate the repertoire for harp and organ duets.
