Held October 25
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, announces results of its Third National High School Competition, held October 25 with eight finalists from across the United States performing on the three-manual Létourneau organ in Truett Seminary. The required repertoire consisted of one piece by Johann Sebastian Bach and a contrasting work, both chosen by each finalist, and an optional hymn. The jury consisted of Ahreum Han Congdon and Jens Korndörfer.
The Grand Prize in memory of Joyce Jones ($1,000) was presented to Aidan Yau; second prize ($500, sponsored by Jack Martin) was given to Thomas Nicholson; the young organist prize ($500, sponsored by Orgues Létourneau) went to Amir Sahay; and the hymn prize ($250, sponsored by Wolf Pipe Organs) was given to Benedict Saylor. Each prize winner also received a $100 gift-certificate from The Leupold Foundation.
The next competition will take place in fall 2026, the date to be announced early in 2026. For information, contact Jens Korndörfer: [email protected].
Photo caption: Competitors and judges for Baylor University competition: Ahreum Han Congdon, Thomas Nicholson, Aidan Yau, Amir Sahay, Benedict Saylor, Jens Korndörfer (photo credit: Julia Doktor)
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