Pipe Organ Encounter Technical (POETech)

The Pipe Organ Encounter (Technical):

• Is a program designed for students who are interested in learning the art and craft of organ building.
  
  
• Is for students aged 16-23, who are not required to have studied the organ. Students may possess or be seeking expertise in woodworking, electrical skills and construction. Anticipated or current collegiate study may be in the areas of liberal arts with emphasis in science and engineering.
  
  
• Will include a 4-5 day course in the history, design, construction and maintenance of the pipe organ. Classes will include study of the work of various builders, pipe building and voicing, tonal design and visits to builders' shops. Opportunities to play and explore a variety of instruments and attend pipe organ concerts are also offered.

Videos & Downloads

• Click here to download POE Videos & POE Materials

2013 Pipe Organ Encounter (Technical)
Information and applications for scholarship aid are available online.

Limited scholarship aid is available to cover full or partial registration fees for POEs. The online POE scholarship application is available here from mid-January until the May 15 application deadline. Scholarship applications are reviewed monthly beginning in February.

The application asks questions of both the student and her/his parent(s) and also requires a letter of recommendation from the student’s organ or piano teacher. Please check back here during that time if you are interested in applying for a scholarship for a POE!

Updated November 13, 2012