Eastman School of Music

Summer Organ Academy

General Information

Baroque organ demonstration at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, NY on July 12, 2023.

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Tuition: $

Description

Come experience the thriving pipe organ culture at Eastman in this five-day intensive institute for high school and collegiate organists. Each day will include private and group instruction from world-renowned performers and pedagogues, as well as daily access to a wide variety of instruments. Participants will have the opportunity to perform in master classes focusing on repertoire, sacred music skills, improvisation, and technique. Additionally, students will attend lectures that include topics such as:

  • Practice techniques
  • Figured bass and improvisation
  • History and context of organ repertoire
  • Anthem accompaniment
  • Hymn playing

The program will conclude with two participant concerts on Saturday in Christ Church and Third Presbyterian Church.

Additional InfoHOW TO APPLY:
Please include a video submission of an audition piece showcasing your playing proficiency and a short bio.

For more information, including a schedule and a list of instruments used for the study, please visit: http://www.esm.rochester.edu/organ

Orientation: Sunday, June 28, at 6:00 pm in Schmitt Hall

Faculty & Current Students Concerts: Monday-Thursday at 7:30 pm in various local churches

Participant Concerts: Saturday, July 5 (morning and afternoon) at Christ Church and Third Presbyterian Church (Rochester, NY)

I learned a lot in a short period of time, and it was wonderful to be immersed in the Rochester organ world for a week

2023 Summer Organ Academy participant

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