Dr. John Allen Ferguson (b. January 27, 1941), Emeritus Professor of Organ and Church music at St. Olaf College, died Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Northfield, Minnesota. “Ferg”, as he was known by many, was a beloved teacher, organist, church musician, conductor, and composer known for his compositions and hymn festivals. Paul Westermeyer’s July 2021 video interview with John about his life and career can be found on the Center for Church Music website.
A memorial service to celebrate John Ferguson’s life will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Boe Chapel on the Campus of St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. Live and on-demand streaming of the service will be available available here: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?c=4217
Please hold the entire Ferguson family in your thoughts and prayers.
Obituary:
https://www.northfieldfuneral.com/obituaries/John-A-Ferguson?obId=34292515
Resources:
John Ferguson Silent Film Extravaganza (2012)
https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?e=704
In Memory of John Ferguson (1941-2025)
https://wp.stolaf.edu/music/2025/01/johnferguson/
St. Olaf Cantorei Reunion Hymn Festival (2012)
“Te Deum: Through the Church, The Song Goes On”
https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?e=4986
“Ferg Fest” Retirement Tribute Video from 2012
https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=34
“Organ Presentation: The Sounds and Workings of the Holtkamp Organ at St. Olaf College” from 2012
https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?e=648&fbclid=IwY2xjawHo3TpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHR1FrxJ_nIINv1K1Z7ZXSdMfJwmiQbbJqoEYcxeMbPcPjsKp5u0hJJKtPg_aem_2XWG6z-kxFo_VILrpJjRlA
ALCM members, log in to the members area to listen to the first CD in the Congregational Song series: When in Our Music – Recorded live on October 8, 1994, at Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a choir and congregation of nearly 2,500, the St. Olaf Choir, organ, brass, and percussion.
John Ferguson, organist
Anton Armstrong, conductor
May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
