Young Theatre Organist Competition
The American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS) is pleased to announce its Young Theatre Organist Competition (YTOC) for 2024. Founded in 1985, the YTOC has aided in the career advancement of many theatre organists who perform internationally today. The immense success of the competition makes it a forerunner program, sponsored by the ATOS.
YTOC is open to young organists between the ages of thirteen and twenty-five. Entering is free, and the rewards can be immensely gratifying!
While we aren't meeting in person for a convention this year, ATOS is still holding a Young Theatre Organist Competition and 2023 winner Ian Fraser's concert in Atlantic City NJ, on July 19, on the four-manual Kimball organ in the Adrian Phillips Ballroom, in historic Boardwalk Hall!
The YTOC is open to young organists between the ages of thirteen and twenty-nine. Successful competitors are eligible to win $500 from ATOS, a trip to the 2024 YTOC in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the opportunity to perform live before the event’s audience!
The first place winner of the competition will be awarded an additional $500, plus $1000 from the Garden State Theatre Organ Society (GSTOS)! Other ATOS chapters may also offer additional prizes. Take advantage of this opportunity to present your talents to the theatre organ community at the convention by entering the 2023 YTOC!
To contribute specifically to this program, please visit our Donation Website. (opens in new page)
Application Materials
- Here are the 2024 Rules and Guidelines:
- Here is the 2024 Application:
- Any questions should be directed to Luke Staisiunas, competition chair.
2023 Winner, Ian Fraser
2019 Winner, Aaron Hawthorne
2018 Winner, Luke Staisiunas
2017 Winner, Alex Jones
2016 Winner, Seamus Gethicker
2015 Winner, Dan Minervini
