AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists
This competition, held in odd-numbered years, is sponsored and administered by the seven regions of the American Guild of Organists. Competitors must be under 24 years of age as of August 1 of the year the competition is held. Membership in the AGO is not required. The first round of competition begins at the chapter level. Competitors may compete in any chapter competition held within the AGO region of their home or school. Only one chapter competition may be entered. A registration fee is required for participation in a chapter-level competition. The final round is held concurrent with the Regional Conventions. Required repertoire was published with the official rules in the October-14 issue of THE AMERICAN ORGANIST.
Prizes: Chapter level varies. Regional: First place – $1,000; Second – $500. Additional information may be requested from National Headquarters by email, fax, mail or telephone. The AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists are made possible by a generous grant from Michael Quimby, President, Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc.
2014 Rising Stars
88 competitors competed in 35 chapter level competitions held in early 2013. The 9 first place winners from each region are presented below. AGO chapters are encouraged to support these young artists further by involving them in programming and inviting them to perform. The first place winners performed as “Rising Stars” this year at the AGO 2014 National Convention in Boston.
Jennifer McPherson, I
Ryan Kennedy, II
Nicholas Capozzoli, III
Carolyn Craig, IV
Nicholas Quardokus, V
Jessica Park, VI
Alcee Chriss, VII
Paul Lim, VIII
Chinar Merjanian, IX
