The Royal Canadian College of Organists announces its 2025 Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Foundation Prize is presented to Alexander Straus-Fausto. The prize, which awards $8,000 CAN, is established to support the artistic development and career advancement of an emerging organist.
Straus-Fausto was recently appointed principal organist and associate music director at Epiphany Catholic Church, Miami, Florida, as well as artistic director of the Miami International Organ Competition (see “Appointments,” August 2025, page 6). He is a member of The Diapason’s 20 Under 30 Class of 2025 and is represented by Seven Eight Artists.
For further information: rcco.ca and seveneightartists.com.
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