Sydney Organ Competition
Junior/Intermediate
For Conditions of Entry, click here
Monday 7 October 2024
Junior: 10.30am, St John’s Darlinghurst
Adjudicator: Marko Sever
Intermediate: 2.30pm, Shore Chapel
Adjudicators: Daniel Justin, Simon Niemiński
Please note that candidates may only enter Junior OR Intermediate -
Audience Entry Fee
Junior Section: Adults $10
Intermediate Section: Adults $10*
* Those who paid admission for the Junior Section will be admitted free to the Intermediate Section
by showing their programme at the door.
OMSS Members, teachers of competitors, students and children are free
Junior Section
The Junior Section is open to organists fifteen years of age or younger at the entry closing date.
The repertoire required is a balanced programme comprising two contrasting pieces or movements (one Baroque) with a total playing time not exceeding fifteen minutes.
We rely on teachers to make a professional judgement regarding the skill level of their student. However as a guide, a skill level of anything up to AMEB Grade 6 would be acceptable. The repertoire should be a minimum standard of Grade 4 AMEB or equivalent. If teachers have any concerns or clarifications in relation to repertoire, please contact the Committee.
Prizes:
Michael Dyer First Prize: $500
Virtual Pipe Organs Australia Second Prize: $300
OMSS Encouragement Award: $100
The Ron Robert Prize for a Baroque Work: $150
Intermediate Section
The Intermediate Section is open to organists eighteen years of age or younger at the closing date. The repertoire required is a balanced programme comprising two contrasting pieces or movements (one by J. S. Bach) with a total playing time not exceeding twenty minutes. The repertoire should be a minimum standard of Grade 6 AMEB or equivalent. Please note, previous year played piece(s) are not allowed for the same contestant.
Prizes:
Bernies Music Land First Prize: $1,500
Doris and George Vern-
Organ Music Society of Sydney Encouragement Award: $200
The Entry Closing Date for Junior and Intermediate is Friday 30 August 2024
Please note that late entries are not accepted under any circumstances.
Venues
Junior Section: St John’s Darlinghurst
Intermediate Section: Shore Chapel
For Conditions of Entry, click here
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Late entries are not accepted.
Enquiries
If you have any further queries, please contact Godelieve Ghavalas (Competition Committee Chair) godelieve@notjustnotes.com.au or 0404 837 363
Thank you for entering and we wish you all the very best with the competition.