Sydney Organ Competition
Open Section
For Conditions of Entry, click here
The Open Section is open to organists 35 years of age and under on 3 August 2024
Entry Fee
AUD $125 (non-
Closing Entry Date
Saturday 3 August 2024
Public Finalist Recital
Monday 7 October 2024, 7pm -
Audience Entry
Tickets may be purchased on the day of the competition via EFTPOS or cash.
Prizes
First Prize: Vincent Sheppard Memorial Prize $2,500
Second Prize: TBA
Third Prize: TBA
Adjudicators
Round 1: tba
Round 2: Daniel Justin, Simon Niemiński
Repertoire
Round 1: A recording with playing time not to exceed 25 minutes
Two works comprising:
• J.S. Bach – Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland BWV 659
• Louis Vierne — final movement from one of the six symphonies
Round 2: Public Finalists’ Recital
Playing time must not be less than 30 minutes or more than 40 minutes.
Three works, comprising:
• Any major work by J.S. Bach
• A work written between 1800 and 1940
• Any work written after 1940
No work, or part of a work from Round 1, may be repeated in Round 2. The word “work”
includes multi-
Previous year played piece(s) are not allowed for the same contestant.
The program for both Rounds must demonstrate a variety of styles, textures and moods and the order of the works is at the competitor’s discretion. In Round 2, the competitor should demonstrate an awareness of suitable programming.
First Round Adjudication
Adjudicators will be asked to return their assessments by Monday 26 August, 2024 and finalists (maximum of 3) will be announced by Friday 30 August, 2024. All competitors will be given comments regarding their performances. In Round 1, the competitor’s identity will not be known to the adjudicators.
Overseas Competitors
We welcome interstate/overseas competitors. All travel and accommodation costs are the competitor’s responsibility.
For Conditions of Entry, click here