I have been asked to pass this on to members:

The Victorian Theatre Organ Society of Australia is putting on a young Theatre Organist Competition.  It has two age divisions:

Junior (14 years of age or younger at the date of entry application)
Senior (15 to 21 years of age at the date of entry application)

Prizes range from $100 - $500 plus a certificate put one year free TOSA membership.

The closing date for entry into the competition is 1 August 2006.


TOSA-NSW really doesn't want Victoria to walk away with this one, so for local (Sydney area) entrants we will provide access to a Theatre Pipe Organ*, coaching by experienced Theatre Organists, and professional  recording services.  For more information contact the Secretary TOSA-NSW, Debra Marschall at:

02-47-32-3208 (office telephone)
02-47-31-4323 (office fax)


Best regards,

Rich Marschall
President, TOSA-NSW and member OMSS

* A Theatre Pipe Organ is just a highly unified pipe organ (i.e. pipes are reused as much as possible) with a funky stop layout and console finish, otherwise it is just an ordinary AGO console with all the standard features plus the availability of a few odd effects.  They are designed for light entertainment.

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