John Apple
D. John Apple, a native of Michigan, has lived in Charlotte, NC since 1982. He has degrees from Westminster Choir College (M.M.), Houghton College (B.M.) and Concordia Lutheran Junior College/Ann Arbor (A.A.). He is serving the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists as an Executive Board member and as Historian. He is the author of Pipe Organs of Charlotte (1985) and a partner in Michael’s Music Service, publisher of organ music. A musician with experience in nine denominations, John is organist/choirmaster of St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church in Matthews, NC. He has taught a music appreciation class at Brookdale/Carriage Club since 2010. He brings a passion for the arts and history in our region and its interaction with people