Passionate about inspiring others to share the gift of music, Dr. John W. W. Sherer encourages students to grow their musical talents in the classroom. With a focus on helping students establish productive careers in music, Sherer provides them with the experiential learning opportunity to become organ interns at the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.

Since 1996, Sherer has been the organist and director of music for the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago. He manages an active concert series at the church and oversees the partnership with the Music Institute of Chicago. He has also led several music missions and choir tours in the United States and internationally. He was featured in the book “Bright Lights of the Second City.” “Songs of Praise” and “My Best Friend’s Wedding” also featured Sherer’s work.

Sherer received two bachelor’s degrees, organ performance and choral music education, from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He earned two master’s degrees at Yale University, majoring in organ performance and art in religion and received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Juilliard School.