Regional Competition for Young Organists

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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.

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Winner Results (July 4, 2023)

AGO/Quimby Region Competition for Young Organists (RCYO) Winner Results

 

Congratulations to the North Central Region American Guild of Organists competition winners!

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2023 AGO/Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists (RCYO) Winner Results: 

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First Place: Trevor Good, University of Kansas, student of James Higdon

Second Place:  Aaron Looney, St. Olaf College, student of Catherine Rodland 

 

The prizes have been made possible by a generous grant from Michael Quimby, President, Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc.  

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All competitors gave impressive performances.  To learn more, including photos and biographies of the performers, visit here: https://www.northcentralago2023.org/rcyo