Pipedreams Organ Scholarships
Congratulations to Pipedreams Organ Scholarship winner Joseph Valine!
The most recent auditions were held on Saturday, September 20 at St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church in Saint Paul.
TCAGO Pipedreams Organ Scholarships Auditions
The committee has decided to hold auditions on a rolling basis whenever applications are received instead of waiting for set auditions dates.
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. Keyboard competency is required. This may be at the piano or organ.
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.
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