Organ Scholarship Scheme 2026 now open for applications
The Dioceses of Down & Dromore and Connor Organ Scholarship Scheme 2026 is now open for applications, with a closing date of April 22.
The scheme helps provide and equip organists for public worship. It was established in 1990 when an anonymous benefactor, recognising the importance of the ministry of music in parish life and worship, provided a very generous endowment to train organists in these dioceses. A trust was set up and administered by Church of Ireland Trustees Board of Management.
Applications are invited from candidates of all ages who are Grade 4 and above.
Benefits of the Scheme
- Free fortnightly lessons for the three-year duration of the scheme
- Development of practical skills including hymn playing, choral training & performance of organ repertoir
For queries or application requests, please contact the Honorary Secretary at downdromoreconnororganinfo@gmail.com or download a form HERE
Deadline for applications is April 22 2026, with auditions taking place on Saturday May 16, 10am-2pm and Monday May 18, 7-9pm at St John’s, Malone.
The aims of any Organ Scholarship scheme are to provide training in organ playing, choir accompaniment, choral direction and vocal techniques and secondly experience a wide variety of liturgical music.
The study of music fosters concentration, discipline and confidence. Music-making promotes good mental health, feelings of self-esteem and the knowledge that we are contributing something of beauty and value to society.
Among the benefits of the scheme are free fortnightly lessons for the three-year duration of the scheme along with the development of practical skills including hymn playing, choral training and performance of organ repertoire.
For queries, please contact the Honorary Secretary at downdromoreconnororganinfo@gmail.com.
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