Monte Maxwell

Monte Maxwell is an organist currently serving as Director of Chapel Music and Chapel Organist at the United States Naval Academy.

Early life and education Maxwell was born in San Angelo, Texas. He began playing piano at the age of five and developed an interest in the organ from a young age.

Maxwell received a bachelor's degree in music at Texas Christian University in 1986 and was invited to study at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he earned an Artist Diploma in Organ Performance in 1988. He also earned a master's degree in music from the Juilliard School in 1990. He performs primarily on the 15,688-pipe organ at the Naval Academy chapel.

He is known for his Halloween/All Saints' Day concert, which he started in 1997. He arranges most of the music that he plays himself.

, Maxwell is serving as the Director of Chapel Music and Chapel Organist.

Other performances Maxwell also plays at weddings and other venues around the United States.