With sadness, the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications notes the passing of Dr. Douglas E. “Doug” Bush, Professor of Organ in the School of Music. He joined the faculty at BYU in 1978 and was a renown concert organist and musical scholar as well as a beloved teacher and friend. Bush leaves a profound legacy as a mentor and colleague at BYU. Over the years, many have been touched by his kindness and inspired by his knowledge and wisdom. When Lance Montgomery (BM ’09) took a second semester civilization class from Bush, Montgomery was impressed by more than just the fact that Bush lectured without notes. “I cried so many times in his class,” Montgomery recalled. “Whether it was a piece of art, music, or literature, he talked about it in such a passionate way where you felt intimate with the work itself.” Claudine Bigelow, Associate Director of the School of Music, also noted the way in which Bush’s kindness spread across the entire School of Music. “He was welcoming as a teacher, so sensitive to the lost sheep, and very inclusive of every music student, even those outside his area,” she said. In addition to touching the lives of many students, Bush was also loved as a colleague, not the least of which for his generosity in sharing fine German chocolate, which he regularly brought back from his European concert trips. “I will miss his quiet good humor and gentle kindness,” said April Clayton, Associate Professor of Flute. Bush was born in March of 1947 in western Montana. He completed bachelors and master’s degrees from BYU in 1972 and 1974, followed by a doctoral degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1982. Bush concertized extensively in the United States, Mexico, and Europe and was a featured soloist in several concert series. In summer of 2013, Bush was honored as the Convocation Speaker at BYU’s College of Fine Arts and Communications graduation. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Provo Central Stake Center, 450 North 1220 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Read his full obituary. View or sign the tribute wall. Douglas Bush spoke at the August 2013 convocation speech.