Pipedreams Organ Scholarships
TCAGO Fall 2025 Pipedreams Organ Scholarships Auditions
The next Pipedreams Organ Scholarship Audition will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 Oxford Street North in Saint Paul.
The application form for the audition must be received online or at the address on the form by Monday, September 15, 2025. Please make a note of the application deadline as it is not on the application forms.
Please see below for eligibility rules and application forms.
The TCAGO Pipedreams Organ Scholarships were established by the chapter to honor the significant contributions Michael Barone has made to the organ world. The scholarships will be directed toward young students and adult members of TCAGO wishing to either begin or continue organ studies. The applicants are not required to have any previous organ experience.
TCAGO Pipedreams Organ Scholarship: Information for Students
Eligibility: Open to students who have not yet completed high school. Winners must reside in the Twin Cities or surrounding areas. Previous winners may reapply. The applicant must have the recommendation of their teacher (piano or organ).
Award: $500 award to be applied towards organ lessons. Scholarships are awarded twice yearly by audition. The $500 award is sent directly to the organ teacher, who must be a member of the TCAGO.
Please note: The winner is expected to purchase organ shoes and music as needed. If they are currently taking piano lessons, winners are strongly encouraged to continue piano lessons during the period of the scholarship award.
To apply:
Fill out the web application or print the application and follow the instructions for submitting it. Please make a note of the due date, time, and place, above. This information is not on the PDF form.
Audition: Keyboard competency is required. This may be at the piano or organ.
1. A Bach Invention or equivalent
2. A contrasting piece from the Classical or Romantic period
3. Perform a chorale or hymn tune of your choice with two contrasting verses
4. Sight-read a hymn chosen by the committee
5. A brief interview with the committee
TCAGO Pipedreams Organ Scholarship: Information for Adults
Eligibility: Open to adult members of TCAGO. Winners must reside in the Twin Cities or surrounding areas.
Award: $500 award to be applied towards organ lessons. Scholarships are awarded twice yearly by audition. The $500 award is sent directly to the organ teacher, who must be a member of the TCAGO.
Please note: The winner is expected to purchase organ shoes and music as needed.
To apply:
Fill out the web application or print the application and follow the instructions for submitting it. Please make a note of the due date, time, and place, above. This information is not on the PDF form.
Audition: Keyboard competency is required. This may be at the piano or organ. Please note the new requirements:
1. A Bach Invention or equivalent
2. A contrasting piece from the Classical or Romantic period
3. Perform a chorale or hymn tune of your choice with two contrasting verses
4. Sight-read a hymn chosen by the committee
5. A brief interview with the committee
Submit Your Printed Application
Students and adults, if you are applying with a paper application, send your completed application to:
Stacie Lightner
c/o St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church
100 Oxford St N
Saint Paul MN 55014
Questions?
If you have any questions, please use the form on the "Contact Us" page in the list at the left and ask to be put in contact with the TCAGO Pipedreams Organ Scholarship Committee Chair, Stacie Lightner.
The Scholarship Committee:
Stacie Lightner, Chair
Laura Edman
Reginald Pifer