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Pipe Organ Encounter
July 17 - 22, 2022
​Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Designed for teenagers, ages 13-18, who have achieved an intermediate level of keyboard proficiency.*
POE is a week-long summer camp that provides a chance for young pianists and organists to explore
and gain exposure to pipe organs and pipe organ repertoire.
Previous organ study is not required.

*Special consideration with regards to age and training
may be allowed by the POE Committee on an individual basis.

Highlights of the week in Piedmont, NC
  • Daily concerts, from silly to serious to Silent Film accompaniment
  • Visit a local organ builder's shop
  • A look inside Wayne Leupold Editions archives and music publishing facilities
  • Seeing the organ at use in various worship styles: Moravian Lovefeast/Candletea, Evensong, and more!
  • Organ literature overview with daily classes in historical styles of organ music
  • Daily improvisation workshops with Andy Jacob

Featured Organs of the Piedmont POE
· Tannenberg (built in 1800) 2 man. 10 ranks, Old Salem Visitors Center
· Fisk 3 man. 51 ranks, UNCSA
· Flentrop 3 man. 35 ranks, Salem College
· Casavant 3 man. 41 ranks, Augsburg Lutheran Church
· Noack 2 man. 32 ranks, Ardmore UMC
· Hook and Hastings (1898/2013) 3 man. 38 ranks, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
· Skinner 4 man. 51 ranks, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
 
Instruction
Private instruction is at the heart of every POE. Each student will receive a daily hour lesson and an hour of practice time on a suitable organ or piano. Instructors will include local, regional, and national organists.
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  • HOME
  • About Us
    • Chapter Officers
    • Become a Member
  • Resources
    • AGO Substitute Services
    • Position Openings
    • Michael Hill Scholarship
  • News & Events
    • Newsletter
  • Organists Symposium 2025
    • Overview
    • Registration
    • Presenters & Performers
  • Related Sites
    • American Guild of Organists
    • Organ Historical Society
    • Pipedreams
    • Sounds of Summer Facebook Page
    • Music for a Great Space