Dr. Hugh Hilton

Hugh Hinton began serving Plymouth Congregational Church as music director and organist in 2016. He enjoys a varied musical life as a pianist, organist, choral director, educator, and church musician. He serves as Director of Campus Music Activities at Merrimack College in North Andover, and teaches piano at the Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge. A native of Louisiana, he received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, and a master’s degree and doctorate in music from New England Conservatory. He holds the Colleague certification in organ from the American Guild of Organists. He is married to Rev. Heather Hinton, ordained in the UCC. They live in Winchester, MA with their son Isaac. He enjoys walking in the Middlesex Fells or anywhere outdoors. He invites all people to take part fully in the musical life of the congregation.