ELLIOT SANDER is a Moorhead Minnesota based pianist and organist previously serving as organist-in-residence and handbell choir director at First Lutheran Church in Tacoma, Washington and First Presbyterian Church in Fargo ND. He is an active member of the Red River Chapter American Guild of Organists. He also belongs to the Red River Theater Organ Society.
A recipient of many prestigious honors, including playing in the Washington Music Educators Association All State Jazz Band, he has also played for many special recitals and events including events for the Yakima Valley Music Educators Association.
A native of Ellensburg, Washington, he grew up playing organ and piano at a number of churches including Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Tacoma WA (Music Director) First Christian Church of Ellensburg, WA, Zion-Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Odessa, WA, and currently serves as a house organist at the Fargo Theatre, pianist at Nova Eatery & Supper Club, and Von Maur Store at West Acres Mall.