AGO NATIONAL YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION IN ORGAN PERFORMANCE: 2024 SEMIFINALISTS.

The National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance (NYACOP) is a prestigious competition that aims to identify talented young organists who are on the verge of a promising recital career. The 2024 competition began with an initial application round, where 24 organists submitted recorded performances of required repertoire. Nine semifinalists have been chosen by blind adjudication, and they will compete in the semifinal and final rounds in California. The competition offers significant awards, including cash prizes, career management, and recording opportunities. The nine semifinalists come from diverse backgrounds and have achieved notable accomplishments in their musical careers. [Extracted from the article]