The AGO regional competitions began with the 1992-1994 cycle as an offshoot of the AGO NYACOP. Prior to 1992, younger players were able to enter NYACOP, however, as NYACOP became more demanding, it was apparent that a separate competition was needed for younger players. From 2002-2024, the AGO/Quimby Regional Competitions for Young Organists were made possible by a generous grant from Michael Quimby, President, Quimby Pipe Organs, Inc. The 2025 RCYO Official Rules and Repertoire/Hymn Requirements have significant changes. Please reach out to AGO Headquarters with any questions.
Final Round Prizes
Rising Star – $5,000 and an invitation to perform at an AGO National Convention.
2023 Rising Stars
In 2023, sixteen separate chapter-level competitions were held between February 11 and April 23, 2023. Each chapter-level competition winner advanced to a regional-level competition, and six regional winners were awarded. On July 3, 2024, the regional winners – now AGO Rising Stars – will perform at First Congregational Church in Berkeley, California in conjunction with the AGO National Convention in San Francisco.
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2023 RCYO Committee
Vivienne McKay, Director Email
Colin MacKnight Email
Raymond J. Nagem Email
Peggy Haas Howell, ex officio (Vice President/Councillor for Competitions and New Music) Email
AGO Headquarters