The Holland Chapter
of the
American Guild of Organists
and
Hope College
Holland, Michigan
present
PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER
June 10-15, 2012
of the
American Guild of Organists
and
Hope College
Holland, Michigan
present
PIPE ORGAN ENCOUNTER
June 10-15, 2012
Information and Forms for POE Participants
For the Welcome Letter, click here, or hover your mouse over the Pipe Organ Encounter tab above, and then click on the POE Welcome Letter drop down.
Here are forms each participant will need to fill out and return:
Consent/Medical/Insurance Form
Code of Conduct and Signature Sheet
Student Travel Information Form
Collegiate Contact Release Form
Here is information each participant will need to know:
POE Schedule (subject to change)
Ten Commandments of POEs
What to Bring to the POE
Directions to Hope College
Campus map
Parking at Hope College---In the summer, park anywhere on campus except Lot E and those spaces marked "Reserved."
Park on the street during the day only.
Lodging in the Holland area
Here are forms each participant will need to fill out and return:
Consent/Medical/Insurance Form
Code of Conduct and Signature Sheet
Student Travel Information Form
Collegiate Contact Release Form
Here is information each participant will need to know:
POE Schedule (subject to change)
Ten Commandments of POEs
What to Bring to the POE
Directions to Hope College
Campus map
Parking at Hope College---In the summer, park anywhere on campus except Lot E and those spaces marked "Reserved."
Park on the street during the day only.
Lodging in the Holland area
Come Discover the King of Instruments!
The Holland Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is pleased to invite you to attend a summer Pipe Organ Encounter on the shores of Michigan’s beautiful vacation land.
This exciting week long event is designed especially for young organists ages 13-18. You will be a guest of Hope College, a private liberal arts college with a strong legacy in organ performance. You will receive your meals on campus and stay in a college dormitory (Sunday evening through Friday noon). Adult assistance and supervision will be provided at all times.
You will be transported to area churches and auditoriums to see, hear, and play some outstanding examples of why the pipe organ is “The King of Instruments!”
This exciting week long event is designed especially for young organists ages 13-18. You will be a guest of Hope College, a private liberal arts college with a strong legacy in organ performance. You will receive your meals on campus and stay in a college dormitory (Sunday evening through Friday noon). Adult assistance and supervision will be provided at all times.
You will be transported to area churches and auditoriums to see, hear, and play some outstanding examples of why the pipe organ is “The King of Instruments!”
Highlights of the week include:
- Lessons with renowned organists from across the nation
- Instruction and workshops designed both for beginners and more experienced organists
- Scheduled practice time every day
- Faculty Recitals and a final POE Student Recital
- Organ Crawl to see and hear magnificent church and theatre organs in Grand Rapids
- Visit to a local organ builder
- Camaraderie, new friends, and new ideas to inspire your own creativity
- Sun and fun in the Tulip City on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan
Featured Instruments
Below is just a sample of the many wonderful pipe organs in or near Holland. They range from the grand five-manual organs in Grand Rapids to the smaller, but exquisitely beautiful, organs throughout the region. These will be featured in recital, private instruction, or on an organ crawl.
- 1929 E. M. Skinner (IV man/48 rks)
- 2002 J. W. Walker (III man/32 rks)
- 1971 Pels & van Leeuwen (II man/35 rks)
St. Andrew’s Catholic Cathedral, Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
Third Reformed Church, Holland Pillar Christian Reformed Church, Holland Hope Church, Holland First Reformed Church, Holland First United Methodist Church, Holland
Trinity Reformed Church, Holland Western Theological Seminary, Holland
Pipe Organ Encounters is an educational outreach program of the American Guild of Organists. Major funding for Pipe Organ Encounters is provided by the Associated Pipe Organ Builders of America. Additional support is provided by the American Institute ofOrganbuilders. Permanently endowed AGO scholarships are provided in memory of Charlene Brice Alexander, Robert S. Baker, Seth Bingham, Clarence Dickinson, Philip Hahn, Charles N. Henderson, Alfred E. Lunsford, Ruth Milliken, Ned Siebert, and Martin M. Wick; and in honor of Anthony Baglivi, Philip E. Baker, Morgan and Mary Simmons, and the Leupold Foundation.
Enrollment
This event is open to persons ages 13-18 who wish to discover or develop their talents in playing the organ, and who have completed some studies either on organ or piano. (Individuals with other kinds of musical training should speak with the POE Director before applying.) Daily instruction will be provided either on a Beginner or Intermediate-to-Advanced track, based upon individual proficiencies. All proficiency levels are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Faculty
A faculty, including nationally-recognized organists, will provide recitals, daily instruction, group workshops, and master classes. Click on the names for more information about the faculty. These include: Paul Barte, Larry Biser, Julia Colingsworth, Gregory Crowell, Susan DeKam, Richard Newman, Steven Egler, Donna Gatz, James Kibbie, Ann Labounsky, Huw Lewis, Marilyn Ossentjuk, Karl Schrock, Aaron Tan, and Linda Strouf. Daily instruction will be given on an impressive variety of organs both on and close to the campus of Hope College.
Registration Information
THE POE IS FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Your registration fee covers lodging, meals, instruction, materials, all local transportation, and a one-year Student Membership to the American Guild of Organists. Enrollment is limited to 28 students, so register early to ensure yourself a place at the POE.
Registration is $425. Cancellations will be refunded (less a $25 processing fee) until enrollment is locked on May 15. No applications or cancellations will be accepted after that.
Some scholarship assistance is available. Contact your local AGO chapter, local religious bodies and schools, or the POE Director to request assistance.
About Holland
Holland is located on the shore of Lake Michigan southwest of Grand Rapids. It is accessible by car via I-196 or US-31. Air transportation is best through Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, about 40 minutes away. Amtrak and Greyhound also provide daily service.
Contact us for a shuttle to or from the airport or depot.
Visit www.holland.org for more information. Invite your family to enjoy a nearby West Michigan vacation while you enjoy the Pipe Organ Encounter!
Contact Us
Contact the POE Director, Elizabeth Claar, by phone or email: 616.392.7172 - elizabeth.claar@gmail.com
Click here to download the POE brochure and registration.
This event is open to persons ages 13-18 who wish to discover or develop their talents in playing the organ, and who have completed some studies either on organ or piano. (Individuals with other kinds of musical training should speak with the POE Director before applying.) Daily instruction will be provided either on a Beginner or Intermediate-to-Advanced track, based upon individual proficiencies. All proficiency levels are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Faculty
A faculty, including nationally-recognized organists, will provide recitals, daily instruction, group workshops, and master classes. Click on the names for more information about the faculty. These include: Paul Barte, Larry Biser, Julia Colingsworth, Gregory Crowell, Susan DeKam, Richard Newman, Steven Egler, Donna Gatz, James Kibbie, Ann Labounsky, Huw Lewis, Marilyn Ossentjuk, Karl Schrock, Aaron Tan, and Linda Strouf. Daily instruction will be given on an impressive variety of organs both on and close to the campus of Hope College.
Registration Information
THE POE IS FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Your registration fee covers lodging, meals, instruction, materials, all local transportation, and a one-year Student Membership to the American Guild of Organists. Enrollment is limited to 28 students, so register early to ensure yourself a place at the POE.
Registration is $425. Cancellations will be refunded (less a $25 processing fee) until enrollment is locked on May 15. No applications or cancellations will be accepted after that.
Some scholarship assistance is available. Contact your local AGO chapter, local religious bodies and schools, or the POE Director to request assistance.
About Holland
Holland is located on the shore of Lake Michigan southwest of Grand Rapids. It is accessible by car via I-196 or US-31. Air transportation is best through Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, about 40 minutes away. Amtrak and Greyhound also provide daily service.
Contact us for a shuttle to or from the airport or depot.
Visit www.holland.org for more information. Invite your family to enjoy a nearby West Michigan vacation while you enjoy the Pipe Organ Encounter!
Contact Us
Contact the POE Director, Elizabeth Claar, by phone or email: 616.392.7172 - elizabeth.claar@gmail.com
Click here to download the POE brochure and registration.