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AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists

The AGO regional competitions began with the 1992-1994 cycle as an offshoot of the AGO NYACOP. Prior to 1992, younger players were able to enter NYACOP, however, as NYACOP became more demanding, it was apparent that a separate competition was needed for younger players. Since 2002, the AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists have been made possible by a generous grant from Michael Quimby, President, Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc. The RCYO competitions are held in odd-numbered years, in two separate stages. The competitions are sponsored and administered by the seven regions of the American Guild of Organists.

Regional Prizes

First Place – $1,000
Second Place – $500

2023 AGO/ Quimby RCYO Rules
2023 Repertoire and Hymn Requirements for Competitors

AGO/RCYO Application Form For Chapters

Use this form to submit a chapter application to host a 2023 RCYO chapter competition. The information in this form will be forwarded to your Regional Competitions Coordinator and also appear in the January 2023 TAO list of RCYO chapter competitions.
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
  • The chapter competition coordinator will appear on the list of chapter events that will be published in the January issue of TAO.
  • This number will not appear in TAO. It will only be used by the HQ Manager of Competitions.
  • This email address will be published in the January issue of TAO.

2023 RCYO Committee
Vivienne McKay, Director Email
Colin MacKnight Email
Ann Posey Email

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