Boyd Herforth joined us as our Organist/Choir Director in May. He has a Masters' degrees in math and Organ Performance.
In addition, he has done Master’s work in Music Therapy.
He taught high school math for more than 40 years in four countries, in private, public and religious institutions.
He served the Peace Corps in the Philippines and in Thailand, where he taught math and physics.
He has studied organ privately with Christa Rakich, our Artist in Residence, and attended the inaugural recital that she gave at church.
Her connection with Somers Congregational prompted Boyd to apply to become music director here.
Boyd had served many years in several churches in eastern New York and has moved to Manchester from the Hudson Valley.
Not only is he a great organist, but also has played the trumpet since age 4.
His lovely wife, Nancy, is an excellent singer. She will be joining our choir.
He has a son, Bruce who lives in the Hudson Valley and a daughter, Anna, who lives in Brookline MA.
