About Emma

Dr. Emma Whitten is an accomplished organist and church musician based in Southern California. Emma serves as Associate Organist at Christ Cathedral, home of the Hazel Wright Organ, and as Director of Music at Community Church Congregational in Corona del Mar. In Fall 2022, she joined the faculty of Concordia University in Irvine, where she currently serves as Senior Adjunct Professor of Organ and Church Music, teaching courses in music history, church music, and organ performance.

Emma Whitten is represented by Seven Eight Artists.

Photo: Priscilla C. Scott

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Recording Release

Music of Max Reger

Live on the Hazel Wright Organ at Christ Cathedral

Organists David L. Ball, Dr. Emma Whitten, Charles Raasch, and Hektor Pitstick perform live in recital in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Max Reger.

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Upcoming Events

Newport Harbor Lutheran
Sun, Sep 15
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
Sep 15, 2024, 2:00 PM PDT
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
Sep 15, 2024, 2:00 PM PDT
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
Soli Deo Gloria! A celebration of chorale-based music from the Lutheran tradition. Program includes favorites by Felix Mendelssohn, J.S. Bach, and Max Reger alongside more contemporary selections.
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St. James by the Sea, La Jolla
Wed, Nov 20
St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church
Nov 20, 2024, 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM PST
St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Nov 20, 2024, 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM PST
St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Noontime organ recital series on the recently-installed Rosales/Parsons organ
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University of Notre Dame 2024-25 Season
Sun, Jan 26
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Jan 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
Jan 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
ND alumna Emma Whitten performs on the magnificent Fritts organ in the Reyes Organ and Choral Hall, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame
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Fisk Organ Series
Fri, Feb 21
Camelback Bible Church
Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM MST
Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, USA
Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM MST
Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E Stanford Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, USA
Celebrating the newly rehomed Fisk organ of Camelback Bible Church (Paradise Valley, AZ)
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Lenten Recital Series
Fri, Mar 14
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Mar 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 47535 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
Mar 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 47535 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260, USA
Friday Lenten recital series on the IV/71 Quimby organ of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Palm Desert
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Women in the West: Musforum Conference 2025
Mon, May 12
ASU Organ Hall
May 12, 2025, 9:00 AM MST – May 13, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
ASU Organ Hall, 1, Music Building West, 50 E Gammage Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
May 12, 2025, 9:00 AM MST – May 13, 2025, 5:00 PM MST
ASU Organ Hall, 1, Music Building West, 50 E Gammage Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
A Women's Liturgical Year - a lecture recital on Arizona State University's Fritts and Traeri organs
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