Gordon Young (October 15, 1919 – October 2, 1998) was an American organist and composer of both organ and choral works.Gordon Young was born in McPherson, Kansas on October 15, 1919. He earned a bachelor's degree in music at Southwestern College, Winfield. He then began studying organ with Alexander McCurdy at the Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia.Mann, Robert C. (31 October 2018). "Choral Music of Gordon Young Used as Introits". Church Music Institute. Retrieved 15 June 2020.