Holler, John, 1904-1977

John Holler (1904-1977) was an organist, choir director, composer and arranger. He worked primarily in churches, although he did, especially early in his career, perform in the occasional secular concert. While Holler performed in churches around the United States, he worked most often around his home in Queens, New York. He composed religious music for the organ, as well as adapting and arranging other composers’ work for his instrument. Holler also served as treasurer for the American Guild of Organists. After an accident which damaged his hand, he retired from playing the organ in 1961.

From the guide to the John Holler papers, 1891-1995, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.)

John Holler (1904-1977) was a composer, arranger, publisher, and organist.

He worked primarily in churches, although, especially early in his career, he did perform in the occasional secular concert. While Holler performed in churches around the United States, he worked most often around his home in Queens, New York. He composed religious music for the organ and adapted or arranged the works of other composers for his instrument. At various points during his career, Holler was associate editor for the music publishing company, W. H. Gray, organist and choirmaster of St. Mark's Church in Jackson Heights, and also served as treasurer for the American Guild of Organists. After an accident which damaged his hand, he retired from playing the organ in 1961.

From the description of John Holler papers, 1891-1995. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 84693422