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, Michael Quimby, President, Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc. has generously supported the regional competitions.
Prizes: Chapter level varies. Regional: First place – $1,000; Second – $500. The AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists are 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.
In 2021, an initial chapter competition was held at the local level by an AGO chapter, February 13 – April 18, 2021. Each chapter winner was then advanced to a regional competition, where the seven regional winners will be awarded. Due to the pandemic, both the chapter and regional competitions were conducted by recordings.
2021 AGO/Quimby RCYO – Regional Rounds
This year, the regional final rounds of the AGO/Quimby RCYO were held much earlier than previous years. The seven regional competition dates extended from late April into early May. The 2021 First Place winners will be featured in the AGO’s upcoming OrganFest 2021.
2021 AGO Quimby/RCYO First and Second Place Regional Winners
Northeast Regional Competition – May 8, 2021 Cecily DeMarco 1st Place, Marshall Joos 2nd Place
Mid-Atlantic – May 10, 2021 Andy Brown 1st Place
Southeast – May 10, 2021 David Stultz 1st Place
Great Lakes – May 13, 2021 Katherine Jolliff 1st Place, Clayton Farmer 2nd Place
North Central – May 8, 2021 Sarah Palmer 1st Place, Aidan Hill 2nd Place
Southwest – May 8, 2021 David Preston 1st Place, Nhat Tong 2nd Place
West – May 8, 2021 Paul Oftedahl 1st Place, Grant Smith 2nd Place
2021 Chapter Competitions
Boston, April 17, 2021
Buffalo, March 13, 2021
Hartford, April 17, 2021
New York City, April 17, 2021
Harrisburg, March 14, 2021
Potomac/Northern Virginia/Winchester, April 17, 2021
Greater Huntsville, March 6, 2021
Knoxville, March 13, 2021
Indianapolis, February 27, 2021
Rockford, March 20, 2021
Twin Cities, April 17, 2021
St. Louis, March 15, 2021
Lincoln, April 11, 2021
Wichita, March 6, 2021
Oklahoma City, April 18, 2021
Dallas, April 17, 2021
Houston, March 6, 2021
Salt Lake City, February 25, 2021
Central Arizona, February 20, 2021
Los Angeles, April 10, 2021
2021 RCYO Committee
Vivienne McKay, Director Email
Sarah Martin Email
Ann Posey Email
