Bruce Bengtson

After over 40 years as Director of Music at Luther Memorial Church in Madison WI, Bruce retired in 2018. Beginning organ study in Salem, Oregon, at the age of 11, he earned degrees in organ performance at Southern Methodist University and Valparaiso University, winning state and national competitions during his college years.

Bruce has been featured in concerts in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Europe. He continues to play services and concerts, accompany vocalists/instrumentalists, teach organ lessons, and is a member of the Organ Historical Society, the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, and the American Guild of Organists.

He taught organ lessons at Lawrence University, Appleton, WI 2019-2020, and is now organist/choir director for the Madison Cathedral Parish at its two buildings: Holy Redeemer and St. Patrick’s.