Andrew Sutherland Music

I am a pianist, organist and occasional clarinettist. I have been a Church organist for almost 50 years at Haggs Parish Church, St Michael's Linlithgow and  Fairmilehead Parish Church here in Scotland. Hence much of my work has been produced for worship.  You can find it if you select "Music Links"  from the menu button on the left(PC) or in the top left corner above(phone). For best results  with the sound files, download before playing.

I studied Music and Mathematics at Glasgow University before embarking on the dual careers of Investment Manager during the week and Church Organist at weekends. 

I started playing Church Organ at the age of 15 in 1974 in Haggs Parish Church. After marrying Anne and moving house to Linlithgow in 1980  I became involved in St Michaels Parish Church there, initially as assistant organist to Tom Inness and then as Organist and Choirmaster from 1989 to 2018. During that time we produced many televised services and Songs of Praise, as well as many choir concerts and Christmas Lessons and Carols. I have played recitals in Ayr Town Hall, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Holy Rood in Stirling. In September 2018 I was delighted to accept the offer of  the post of Organist at Fairmilehead Parish Church in Edinburgh, commencing in November 2018. I have discovered new musicians to work with and some of the "Instrumental" items, as well as the "Praise Group" songs have been written for Fairmilehead. 

When the church first reopened after lockdown at Easter 2021, services took the form of meditations with  prayers and music(no singing). The Meditations were written for these services, but also later when we continued the practice after reopening fully, with short pieces of reflective music following the sermon, based on the hymn following the sermon. I left Fairmilehead after 4.5 very happy years at Easter 2023 - I'm hoping to help other organists by providing locum support.

After playing for several churches in the Falkirk area, I have been delighted to be playing at Falkirk Trinity Church on a regular basis since September 2023. There is a very enthusiastic choir and I have enjoyed working with them. 

Current playlist:  Lockdown Tier 4/Thine be the glory/O righteous God(ps 4)/Abide with me/Servant King/Ascension 2023/Stuttgart/Just as I am/Will you come and follow me/Three meditations for Good Friday/The Lord's my shepherd/Love is the touch/Love unknown/Spirit of God Skye Boat Song/Rowan tree/Taladh Christe and Auld lang Syne/I want Jesus to walk with me/East Acklam /Crimond/Brother, sister/Holy Holy Holy/Through the Love of God