James Batt

Associate Director of Fine Arts Ministries

James A. Batt, comes to Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church with over twenty years of experience in accompanying and religious music and is proficient in both organ and piano. He is well-known in the Delaware Valley for his musical talent and expertise. Mr. Batt currently serves as Assistant Conductor and Accompanist of the Singing City Choir and Young Audiences and Musical Director for Concert Operetta at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia and is Associate Organist at Reform Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen. Prior to these positions, Mr. Batt served as Minister of Music at St. Thomas’ Church, Whitemarsh, Fort Washington; Director of Music at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia; Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church, Morrisville; and Choir Director/Organist at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, Elkins Park.

Mr. Batt has participated in world premieres of two major choral/instrumental works and is also recorded on Arkay Records. He is on the roster as accompanist for Columbia Arts Management and accompanies professional vocalists and instrumentalists throughout the Tri-State area.