Young Theatre Organist Competition

The Young Theatre Organist Competition is the flagship competition of the American Theatre Organ Society. It is the premier showcase for young theatre organ musicians and is an essential part of ATOS’s role in assuring the future of the organization and the entire theatre organ movement. Most of the current performing theatre organists under the age of 45 have entered and placed in the YTOC.

The competition is open to  any young person between the ages of 13 and 24 who plays the organ…be it classical or theatre…or just for your own amusement.  It doesn’t cost anything to enter and the rewards can be immensely gratifying…plus if you place in the top three, ATOS, in addition to awarding you $500.00, will pay for your transportation, housing and registration to attend the 2012 Annual Convention, to be held in Los Angeles in 2012 and where you will be able to present your talents to the convention attendees. There will be no convention competition so you don't have to worry about the additional stress of a public competition.

Application Materials

• Applications materials are posted to the Programs & Awards section as they become available. Forms for the current year are typically available no later than January 1.
• Any questions should be directed to John Ledwon, competition chair.