Susan Finger

Susan Finger, Director of Music for Traditional Worship

Susan Finger is the Director of Music for Traditional Worship. She is the organist and conducts the Sanctuary Choir, Wesley Chorale, and King’s Men as well as overseeing all music for the traditional worship service.

A native of Endicott, New York, Susan graduated cum laude from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana receiving both her Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Master of Music in Organ Performance and Church Music.

Susan is also the Director of Bands at Highland Jr. High School in Anderson. Prior to the move to Highland, Susan was Director of Instrumental and Vocal Music at East Side Middle School for 33 years. She is in her 34th year of teaching and has won numerous awards during her tenure. Awards include the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Ball State University’s School of Music, Outstanding Middle School Teacher in Anderson Community Schools, Outstanding Middle School Teacher from the Indiana Middle School Association, Outstanding Middle School Music Teacher from the Indiana Music Educators Association, and Finalist for Teacher of the Year in Indiana.

Susan is the Artistic Director of the Anderson Area Children’s Choir & Youth Chorale and also conducts the Youth Chorale. She has also served at the Choral Director for the Indiana Ambassadors of Music in 2008 and 2010, conduction a choir from Indiana in seven European countries.