Megan Mash grew up in Independence, MO and began playing piano at the age of seven. She was active in band (flute), choir and in her church. Megan earned a Bachelor of Arts in music and religion from Simpson College in Indianola, IA, summa cum lauda. She earned a Masters of Sacred Music with a concentration in organ from Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, magna cum laude. She studied organ with Larry Palmer, conducting with David R. Davidson, children’s music with Julie Scott and church music with Michael Hawn and Christopher Anderson.
She is currently a Doctorate of Pastoral Music Candidate at Perkins School of Theology. Megan has served The Hymn Society of the United States and Canada as a Deborah Carlton Loftis Ambassador, chaired the centennial collection committee, and is currently serving on the Executive Community as secretary. She is also a member of the American Guild of Organists, The Fellowship, and Choristers Guild. Megan has been serving churches full-time since 2010. She currently serves as the Director of Worship and Music at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill, NC. Megan has also always had a passion for teaching and pursues this through both private lessons and church music.