Shirley R. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree of music in organ performance from Oberlin Conservatory, a master’s degree of music in organ performance from George Washington Universi...view moreShirley R. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree of music in organ performance from Oberlin Conservatory, a master’s degree of music in organ performance from George Washington University, and a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Norwich University. She has been a director of music in churches for more than fifty years. Smith has served in numerous denominations and worked with vocal choirs as well as instrumental ensembles and orchestras. This is her second book.view less