Sheri Peterson is truly a gifted professor for Brigham Young University. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in organ performance from Brigham Young University, studying with Don Cook, Douglas Bush, and Brian Mathias. In addition, she also studied with Carol Miles, and Gabriele Terrone.
An experienced organ performer, teacher, and mentor, she has taught core music theory university classes, group organ, and private organ lessons. She has also taught extensively at workshops and conferences, including the annual BYU Organ Workshop. The students in her large private organ, and piano studio delight in all she has to offer on a platter of good attitude, and positive nutrition. Her students love her and she loves each of them.
Sheri has been involved in church music for more than forty years. She has worked as a professional organist for multiple denominations and has performed with symphonies, the Utah Baroque Ensemble, Messiah productions, multiple choirs, as a soloist for BYU Devotional, numerous recitals, and concerts throughout the United States, including at a convention for the West Region American Guild of Organists.
Actively involved in the American Guild of Organists (AGO), she has served in a variety of capacities, including two terms as dean of the Utah Valley Chapter, sub-dean, and as a member of the Regional Nominating Committee. Sheri has earned her Colleague Certification (CAGO), has organized many organ workshops, including the Pipe Organ Encounter (POE) for youth, and annual workshops attended by hundreds of people.
Sheri delights to teach, serve, and inspire others through music.