When the Weekly Volcano thinks organist, we think of a little old woman in a polyester skirt and stockings plugging away at the hymns every Sunday at church ... or maybe that nun with the battery hanging around her neck from Sister Act. We're jerks. But, like many professions, organist comes with its share of stereotypes. However - and this is a big "however," South Sounders - organists do exist outside of Sunday morning worship. And they play a lot more than what's in the hymnals. Take organist Cameron Carpenter. He began studying the piano and the organ at age 5. At 11, he also completed Bach's entire Well-Tempered Clavier, which is like the bible of baroque keyboard music. Now, in his early 30s, he performs around the world. His technique is superb and musicality stunning. He is blessed with a sense of perfect pitch. He has a photographic musical memory. Needless to say, he always performs without music. AND, as if being a musical genius wasn't enough, he designs his concert attire and has a reputation of being a stud.

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