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)
