S Y D N E Y OR G A N C O M P E T I T I O N
2026
Open Section
For Conditions of Entry, click here
The Open Section is open to organists 35 years of age and under on 1 August 2026.
Entry Fee
AUD $150
(is only refundable if the number of entries are less than three entries after the entry closing date)
Closing Entry Date
Saturday 1 August 2026
Public Finalist Recital
Monday 5 October 2026, 7pm -
Audience Entry
Tickets may be purchased on the day of the competition via EFTPOS or cash.
Prizes (subject to change)
First Prize: $4,000
Second Prize: John Brown Memorial Award $1000
Third Prize: Jessie Lyle Marsh Award $500
Adjudicators
TBA
Repertoire
Round 1: A recording with playing time not to exceed 25 minutes
Three works comprising:
• Fast movement from a J.S.Bach Trio Sonata
• A work from L.Vierne's 24 Pièces de Fantaisie
• A piece of a contestant’s own choice
Round 2: Public Finalists’ Recital
Playing time must not be less than 30 minutes or more than 40 minutes.
Three works comprising:
• Any major work by J.S.Bach
• A work written between 1800 and 1940
• Any work written after 1940
No work, or part of a work from Round 1, may be repeated in Round 2. The word “work”
includes multi-
Previous year played piece(s) are not allowed for the same contestant.
The program for both Rounds must demonstrate a variety of styles, textures and moods and the order of the works is at the competitor’s discretion. In Round 2, the competitor should demonstrate an awareness of suitable programming.
First Round Adjudication
Adjudicators will be asked to return their assessments by Monday 24 August 2026 and finalists (maximum of 3) will be announced by Friday 28 August 2026. All competitors will be given comments regarding their performances. In Round 1, the competitor’s identity will not be known to the adjudicators.
Overseas Competitors
We welcome interstate/overseas competitors. All travel and accommodation costs are the competitor’s responsibility.
For Conditions of Entry, click here