Young Organ Virtuosi, which Ronald Ebrecht founded at Wesleyan University
in 1990, is a biennial festival that sponsors promising artists in
concert. It is not a contest, but rather a festival of concerts by those who
have already won competitions.
Two years ago, Wesleyan University and Colorado State combined to
offer Young Virtuosi in both locations. Next year, these two presenters will
be
joined by the University of Washington and Plymouth Congregational Church in
Seattle making three locations. Local chapters of the American Guild of
Organists are co-sponsoring the presentations in each location. The 2008
dates are February 15, 16 and 17 in Middletown, Connecticut; February 29,
March 1 and 2 in Seattle; and May 18, 19, 20 and 21 in Fort Collins.
Two visiting artists will be chosen. Those who wish to be considered
should submit an un-edited CD of three works - Bach, Romantic and
contemporary, a CV and a letter of reference by November 1, 2007 to Ronald
Ebrecht, Wesleyan University Organist, Middletown, Connecticut,
06459-7065. Applicants must be born after September 1, 1982. The presenters
Joel Bacon, Douglas Cleveland, Ronald Ebrecht, and Carole Terry will review
submissions and select the performers.
June 20, 2007
R. Ebrecht
