Pianist
Organist
Arranger
Ken Surley holds degrees in Organ Performance and Choral Music Education from Baylor University where he studied with Dr. Joyce Jones. He taught in the public school systems of Texas for ten years. He has served as Choir Director and/or Organist in Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, and Baptist churches. He has performed for over 600 weddings. A published music arranger, he has performed, recorded, and toured with the Turtle Creek Chorale, Dallas Symphony Chorus, Fort Worth Men's Chorus, and the various choirs of Plymouth Park United Methodist Church. These performances have taken him from the West Coast of the U.S. to Carnegie Hall, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Scotland, England, Italy, Israel, and the Vatican. He has been conductor, musical director, accompanist, and actor with several community theatres in the area and has performed live on television and radio. He has played the piano at restaurants, cabarets, banquets, receptions, and private parties as well as accompanying singers and choirs. As an organist, he has performed recitals on concert series and given organ dedication recitals.
"It is always a privilege and a joy to work with Ken. Having known him for over 15 years, I can certainly attest to the professionalism he exhibits in every area of his life, especially his music. He is a wonderful person and wonderful music maker. You can't go wrong!!"
--Dr. Timothy Seelig
Artistic Director, Turtle Creek Chorale
Adjunct Professor, SMU
"While working with Ken, I found him to be a skilled musician who made the instrument sing with a variety of color and tone. His mastery at improvisation makes the organ come alive."
--Dr. Jerry Bierschenk
Artistic Director, The Texas Boys Choir
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
"It is always a privilege and a joy to work with Ken. Having known him for over 15 years, I can certainly attest to the professionalism he exhibits in every area of his life, especially his music. He is a wonderful person and wonderful music maker. You can't go wrong!!"
--Dr. Timothy Seelig
Artistic Director, Turtle Creek Chorale
Adjunct Professor, SMU
"While working with Ken, I found him to be a skilled musician who made the instrument sing with a variety of color and tone. His mastery at improvisation makes the organ come alive."
--Dr. Jerry Bierschenk
Artistic Director, The Texas Boys Choir
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts