Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford

Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford The Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford is held annually at Trinity College in Hartford on the chapel’s 78 rank Austin organ.

Now in its 27th season, the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford brings some of the world’s best young organists to compete for significant cash prizes to support their education and career endeavors. It consists of a High School Competition and a Young Professional Competition held on alternating years, along with Festival Concerts. This year's Young Professional Competition this year will b

e held on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Three finalists will each perform a 45-minute recital, with performances beginning at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.

2024 Young Professional Competition judges are David Hurd, Kimberly Marshall, and James O'Connell. The competition was founded by David Spicer and previously was held at the First Church of Christ, Wethersfield. The winner of the competition’s first Young Professional prize was Paul Jacobs. Prior to the pandemic and following our 2021 competition, other aspects of the Festival include Festival Concerts, choral evensong, and a live hymn playing competition.

This Giving Tuesday please consider a gift to support the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford 🎹Your donation posit...
12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday please consider a gift to support the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford 🎹

Your donation positively impacts young organists in the earliest stages of their careers, positioning them for success as they pursue additional educational and performing opportunities.

Visit the https://www.asofhartford.org/support to make a contribution today!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Biennial High School Competition in person and online this morning! The final res...
09/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the Biennial High School Competition in person and online this morning!

The final results are:
First Prize & David C. Spicer Hymn Playing Prize - Henry Dangerfield
Second Prize & Audience Prize - Philip Tummescheit
Third Prize - Kalan Warusa
A huge congratulations to all three of our phenomenal young organists on absolutely marvelous performances🎉👏👏👏

If you missed these incredible programs, or if you want to rewatch the recitals, recordings are available at https://www.youtube.com/ 🎹

And catch Henry's solo performance as part of tonight's Festival Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity College 🎶

Don't miss the announcement of the winners of the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford Biennial High Sc...
09/27/2025

Don't miss the announcement of the winners of the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford Biennial High School Competition! The live results will be starting soon so stay tuned to the ASOFH YouTube Channel🎉🎹🎶

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🚨Our third and final 2025 ASOFH finalist's recital is minutes away🚨Tune in now to watch Philip Tummescheit compete in th...
09/27/2025

🚨Our third and final 2025 ASOFH finalist's recital is minutes away🚨

Tune in now to watch Philip Tummescheit compete in the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford Biennial High School Competition for a chance to win up to $14,000 in prizes, plus the opportunity to perform a solo selection during tonight's Festival Concert at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🚨Our second 2025 ASOFH finalist's recital is about to begin🚨Tune in now to watch Kalan Warusa compete in the 28th Annual...
09/27/2025

🚨Our second 2025 ASOFH finalist's recital is about to begin🚨

Tune in now to watch Kalan Warusa compete in the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford Biennial High School Competition for a chance to win up to $14,000 in prizes, plus the opportunity to perform a solo selection during tonight's Festival Concert at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🚨Our first 2025 ASOFH finalist's recital is about to start🚨Tune in now to watch Henry Dangerfield compete in the 28th An...
09/27/2025

🚨Our first 2025 ASOFH finalist's recital is about to start🚨

Tune in now to watch Henry Dangerfield compete in the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford Biennial High School Competition for a chance to win up to $14,000 in prizes, plus the opportunity to perform a solo selection during tonight's Festival Concert at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Day 1 of the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford was a resounding success! The excitement continues to...
09/27/2025

Day 1 of the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford was a resounding success!

The excitement continues today with the thrilling final round of the Biennial High School Competition beginning at 10:00 a.m.😁🤩 And don't miss the Festival Concert featuring ASOFH Artistic Director Christopher Houlihan at 7:30 p.m. 🎶

All events are held at Trinity College and are open to the public, free of charge, no tickets required🚫🎫

For all the details, visit www.asofhartford.org🎹

🎉It's here! The 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford starts TODAY!!🎉Head on over to Trinity College at ...
09/26/2025

🎉It's here! The 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford starts TODAY!!🎉

Head on over to Trinity College at 7:30 p.m. tonight to hear 2024 ASOFH Young Professional First-Prize and Audience-Prize Jacob Gruss in recital 🎶 No tickets required 🚫🎫👍

For the full schedule of events, info on parking, and background on this year's High School Competition finalists visit www.asofhartford.org 🎹

ASOF Hartford Board Member Reilly Xu caught up with Philip Tummescheit, one of the three finalists in our 2025 Biennial ...
09/24/2025

ASOF Hartford Board Member Reilly Xu caught up with Philip Tummescheit, one of the three finalists in our 2025 Biennial High School Competition 👏👏👏 Watch their conversation and get to know Philip before his final round performance on Saturday, September 27 at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity College 🎶Philip will be competing for up to $14,000 in prizes and an opportunity to perform in the Festival Concert on Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. 🤩

For full details about the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford, visit www.asofhartford.org🎹

https://youtu.be/hjXV34iD5vk?si=W2ohruvinXAMZpt9

Get to know about ASOF Hartford 2025 High School Competition Finalist, Philip Tummescheit and then watch him compete for up to $14,000 in prizes on Saturday,...

ASOF Hartford Board Member Anna Pan got to chat with Kalan Warusa, one of the three finalists in our 2025 Biennial High ...
09/22/2025

ASOF Hartford Board Member Anna Pan got to chat with Kalan Warusa, one of the three finalists in our 2025 Biennial High School Competition 👏👏👏 Watch their conversation and get to know Kalan before his final round performance on Saturday, September 27 at 10:45 a.m. at Trinity College 🎶Kalan will be competing for up to $14,000 in prizes and an opportunity to perform in the Festival Concert on Saturday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. 🤩

For full details about the 28th Annual Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford, visit www.asofhartford.org🎹

https://youtu.be/fzcmiVdY2qY

Get to know about ASOF Hartford 2025 High School Competition Finalist, Kalan Warusa and then watch him compete for up to $14,000 in prizes on Saturday, Septe...

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