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:

8:30-10:30 a.m.
Crawford Hall, UNCSA
Available 30-minute individual lesson times with Dr. Olsen (optional)

10:30 a.m.
Crawford Hall, UNCSA
Workshop: Playing Hymns—Inspiring Congregations to Sing

12 p.m.
Location TBD
Boxed lunch - provided for student participants

12:30 p.m.
Crawford Hall, UNCSA
Workshop: Accompanying 101—Playing with Others

1:30 p.m.
Crawford Hall, UNCSA
Masterclass with Dr. Olsen

3 p.m.
Crawford Hall, UNCSA
Available 30-minute individual lesson times with Dr. Olsen (optional)

Click here to Register