<p>"Internationally acclaimed concert organist and teacher Kenneth Cowan will join the faculty of Rice Universitys Shepherd School of Music in fall 2012 as an associate professor of organ.</p>
<p>Renowned for his artistry, technique and programming, Cowan has earned a reputation as one of North Americas finest concert organists. He maintains a rigorous performing schedule that takes him to top concert venues throughout America, Canada and Europe, and has numerous critically acclaimed studio recordings to his credit. Cowan is currently a member of the faculty at the Westminster Choir College at Rider University in Princeton, N.J., where he was awarded the 2008 Rider University Distinguished Teaching Award."</p>