AGO/Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists
Rules
The AGO/Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists (RCYO), held in odd-numbered years, is sponsored and administered by the nine regions of the American Guild of Organists. Competitors must be under 24 years of age as of August 1 of the year the competition is held. Membership in the AGO is not required. The first round of competition begins at the chapter level. Competitors may compete in any chapter competition held within the AGO region of their home or school. Only one chapter competition may be entered. A registration fee is required for participation in a chapter-level competition. The final round is held concurrent with the Regional Conventions. Required repertoire is published with the official rules in THE AMERICAN ORGANIST.
Prizes
First place - $1,000; Second place - $500. Additional information may be requested from National Headquarters by email, fax, mail or telephone.
Grantor
The AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists are made possible by a generous grant from Michael Quimby, President, Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc.
Competition
Winner's Recital
Monday, July 1 |
2 - 2:45 PM |
Competition Venue
The First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo, whose striking Gothic structure with large rose window offers an impressive presence across from Bronson Park, is pleased to host the Regional Competition for Young Organists and the winner's recital on the 1970 Casavant Frères pipe organ, Opus 3067, III/63.
Competition Coordinator
All regional competitions are operated under the national auspices of the American Guild of Organists. David Lamb is the Regional Councillor for Region V, and Karl Schrock is the Competition Coordinator for the convention.
