AGOHK – Summer Organ Academy 2026

Hong Kong Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

– Presents –

SUMMER ORGAN ACADEMY

Join us for the fun to explore the various pipe organs!

This week-long summer organ day camp is a hands-on introduction to the pipe organ designed for participants aged 12-18. The camp will include:

–    Daily organ lessons (groups of 3 or 4) on pipe organs
–    Daily practice time allocated to each participant
–    Workshops on a variety of topics, including an introduction to the mechanism of a pipe organ
–    Explore the pipe organs in Hong Kong
–    Final Students’ Concert

The Summer Organ Academy is for you if you …

–    would like to learn to play the organ, “The King of Instruments”
–    want to learn how a pipe organ works
–    have already developed basic keyboard skills (Grade 6 piano or above)
–    want to improve your organ technique
–    want to meet other young people with similar musical interests
–    want to be inspired

DATE, TIME & VENUE
[1] Day Camp (Lessons, Practice Sessions & Excursions):
Date: 17 – 21 August 2026 (Mon – Fri)

Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Venue: The main campus of the Summer Organ Academy will be held at the chapel of SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School. (6/F, 9 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai.)  Private lessons and practice sessions in groups of 3 or 4 will be held each morning at various locations.  Assignment of the group and location will be announced upon the conclusion of the recruitment period.

[2] Final Students’ Concert:
Date: 23 August 2026 (Sun)

Time 8:00pm

Venue: Concert Hall, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

FEES

Registration fee is HK$3,000. The registration fee includes tuition, practice time, and materials. Students will be responsible for their own lunches and public transportation fees for visits to other instruments.

20% discount is given to AGO Hong Kong Chapter’s Young Organist members.

Membership Application

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Full refund will be made or cheque will be returned if the applicant is not accepted.

APPLICATION
Application to be made by Google Form: https://forms.gle/k7t8Zjcvt2tUmJgA9

DEADLINE

Registration deadline: 15 July 2026

Selected participants will be notified by 20 July 2026

ENQUIRY
For any inquiries or questions, please email agohongkong@gmail.com

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Join us for this year’s Members’ Recital! Come to experience the extraordinary talent of our Chapter members and be enchanted by the wonderful sounds of organ.

The Recital will feature works by J. Alain, J.S. Bach, L. Boëllmann, M. Dupré, C.M. Widor and more.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲)

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟖 𝐏𝐌

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐇𝐊𝐒𝐊𝐇 𝐒𝐭. 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬

𝟐/𝐅, 𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐓𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐬𝐮𝐢, 𝐊𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐧

(𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐬𝐮𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐊 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐬𝐢𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚 𝐓𝐬𝐮𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐋𝟏)

Members’ Recital 2026

MEMBERS’ RECITAL 2026

Date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 8PM

Venue: HKSKH St. Peter’s Seafarers’ Church
The Mariners, 2/F, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Participation: any member in good standing
Duration of performance: not longer than 8 minutes

Registration deadline: April 17, 2026 (Friday)

Please register by completing the Google Form

Participants will be contacted soon after the deadline by our committee members.

Inaugural Organ Series: Recital by Prof. Shen Fanxiu

The next chapter in our Inaugural Organ Series is here.

We are thrilled to present the next performance in our Inaugural Organ Series, featuring the extraordinary Professor Shen Fanxiu, Associate Professor of Organ at the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.

In a visionary collaboration, Professor Shen will be joined by the celebrated pipa virtuoso, Ms. Yu Yuanchun.

Together, they will perform a sonic tapestry unlike any other. The programme will also feature a stunning pipa concerto with organ accompaniment—a fusion that highlights the astonishing versatility of both instruments and the creative brilliance of the performers.

Secure your seats now and sign up via the link https://www.art-mate.net/doc/91832

[Prize Winners] 2025 Young Organist Competition


The Final Round of the 2025 Young Organist Competition was successfully held on 4 January 2026 (Sunday) at 3pm on the C.B. Fisk Op. 158 organ at the Elizabeth Hung Wong Activity Room, 2/F, The Jockey Club Campus of Creativity (JC³), Hong Kong Baptist University.

The three Finalists had delivered a high level of organ playing at the Competition. The Judging Panel had carefully weighed the merits of each finalist. Following a lengthy and thorough discussion, the Panel reached a unanimous decision that no First Prize was awarded. Three Finalists were awarded the Second Prizes.

Second Prizes (HK$6,000): Ms. Jasmine Ngai, Ms. Dorothy Tse & Ms. Olga Wong

We extend our warmest congratulations to the prize winners and express our sincere appreciation to all participants for their outstanding performances and dedication to the art of organ music.


Programme:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y8Hq5ZUHbOYTSQoqlLnWIxGgTthHlS_f/view?usp=sharing


The Hong Kong Chapter is deeply grateful for the jury members of the Final Round. Judges of the Final Round included Professor David Higgs (The Eastman School of Music, USA), Professor Dong-ill Shin (Yonsei University, Korea), Professor Johnny M. Poon (Hong Kong Baptist University) and Ms. Elizabeth Hung Wong (Dean of the AGOHK). 

In addition, the Chapter is also extremely appreciative of the tremendous support from the donors of the “2025 Young Organist Competition”. Our donors include:

C.B. Fisk, Inc. – First Prize (HK$10,000) 

Ms. L.K. CHAN – Second Prize (HK$6,000) 

Ms. CHOI Kit Yu – Third Prize (HK$3,000)


For enquiries, please email to agohongkong@gmail.com

Competition Committee,
Hong Kong Chapter of the American Guild of Organists