Leon W. Couch III presents organ recitals, masterclasses, and lecture-recitals throughout the United States. As a scholar, Dr. Couch concentrates on pragmatic applications of contemporary and historical music theories to keyboard performance. Dr. Couch has presented at numerous international, national, and regional conferences. He has also been the recipient of numerous grants for his scholarship, performances, teaching, and public service.

Dr. Couch earned two doctoral degrees from the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music: the D.M.A. in Organ Performance and the Ph.D. in Music Theory. His undergraduate degrees in physics, mathematics, and music are from the University of Florida. His principle organ teachers include Willis Bodine and Roberta Gary.