Baylor University High School Organ Competition
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, announces its Third National High School Organ Competition, October 25, to be held in Truett Seminary’s Powell Chapel with its three-manual Létourneau organ.
Ten finalists will compete for a total of $2,250 in cash prizes: first prize, $1,000, in memory of Joyce Jones; second prize, $500, sponsored by the Central Texas Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; young organist prize, $500, sponsored by Orgues Létourneau; hymn prize, $250, sponsored by Wolf Pipe Organs.
The required repertoire consists of one piece by Bach, a contrasting piece, and a hymn (optional). Application deadline is August 31.
For information: music.baylor.edu/organ-comp; or Jens Korndörfer: [email protected].
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