Kenan Associate Professor of Organ Timothy Olsen, the UNCSA & Salem College Organ Studio, and the Piedmont NC Chapter of the American Guild of Organists invite you to the 2025 North Carolina Middle and High School Organ Festival & Competition.

In addition to participating in the Competition, guest middle and high school organists will be able to meet other organists their age from around the country, tour the UNCSA & Salem College organ facilities, hear UNCSA keyboard faculty and students perform in recital, participate in workshops, masterclasses, lessons, as well as build a small functioning pipe organ!

Schedule of Events:

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Elberson Fine Arts Center, Salem College
Practice time for each competitor (Intermediate Division – Shirley Recital Hall; Advanced Division – Hanes Auditorium)

At various times throughout the day – workshops for all competitors, including Efficient Practice Habits, Introduction to the Harpsichord, and participants will build a fully functioning pipe organ!

Dinner on own

7:30 p.m.
Shirley Recital Hall, Elberson Fine Arts Center, Salem College
Recital by Dr. Olsen, organ, and Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink, piano

Click here to Register