NIKOLAS BARGER
conductor organist liturgist
About
Hello and welcome to my website! My name is Nik and I am an organist, composer, and conductor based in Nebraska. I travel around the world, teaching and conducting Sacred Music, and sharing the joy of the organ and choral music with everyone I meet! Whether you are looking for a choir for your wedding or other event, private lessons, or are interested in learning more about Sacred Music, the organ, and what the Catholic Church has to offer in the world of choral music, you are in the right place! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out on my contact page!
Sincerely yours through Jesus Christ who suffered and was tempted for us,
Nik
UPCOMING EVENTS
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MAMT Honor Choir 2025
June 28 - July 13
Midwest American Music Tours presents a once in a lifetime chance for student musicians to embark on a journey exploring the most exceptional highlights of Europe. This comprehensive sixteen-day tour takes student, director, and family participants on an exhilarating adventure spanning seven countries, offering unforgettable cultural experiences and performance opportunities in historic venues.
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Spring European Organ Tour
March 14-24
Stay tuned as Nik travels through Europe, playing many of the great organs of France and England including: La Madeline, Notre Dame de Paris, Église Saint-Sulpice, Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, La Cathédrale Saint-Pierre in Beauvais, Westminster Cathedral, King’s College, and more.
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Oklahoma Choral Tour with Newman Center Choirs
The St. Thomas Aquinas Chamber Choir of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will be making a pilgrimage to Oklahoma to sing at the shrine of Blessed Stanley Rother, Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey, and more locations TBA.
Testimonials
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Nik’s conducting truly conveys the message of the music with the choir as his vessel. In churches both local and abroad, his conducting has aided the choirs I have been in to fill the space with beautiful music. His conducting appropriately demonstrates emotion while maintaining excellent musicality.
- Jeremiah, student
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Nik was super easy to work with, from meeting and coordinating with us before our wedding to organizing the musicians and singers. He is a top-notch conductor, leading choirs to perform with grace, power, and great musicianship. We would highly recommend Nick for any occasion, and look forward to hopefully working with him in the future.
- Victoria Whitmore
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A true Catholic musician, Nik has a thorough understand of the importance of Sacred Music within the Liturgy. He has a natural ability to educate, create prayerful art, and truly inspire as director and organist.
- Dr. Nathan Knutson
Lucille M. Francesco Chair of Sacred Music. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
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He is an excellent conductor that is easy to follow. He is very passionate about each piece that he is working on. He also has an impressive depth of knowledge of Sacred and Liturgical music, often playing the organ along with his choirs. He is able to express the feeling and sentiment of each piece which allows the audience to connect to the work being sung.
- Liam, student
Stay in touch!
Please reach out with questions regarding new releases of compositions, and arrangements, private lessons, weddings, and other events, or any other questions you may have!