Summer Organ Academy
Académie estivale d'orgue
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New this year! Performance Stream for the emerging performing organist with
international concert artist Shin-Young Lee! Limited spots available.
Join us in Toronto, one of Canada’s most culturally vibrant cities, for an exciting and intensive
program of private organ lessons, improvisation lessons, masterclasses, lecture-demonstrations
and performance opportunities.
Everyone is welcome, from beginning learners to advanced organists!
Participate as a day student or stay in residence on the beautiful downtown campus of the University of Toronto.
Early Bird Registration closes April 15, 2026. Click here to register now!Faculty
Week-at-a-Glance
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Pricing Structure
NOTE: Accommodation must be booked no later than June 1
| Early Bird Regular | $675.00 (+HST) |
| Early Bird Performance Stream (Lessons with Shin-Young Lee and guaranteed placement in Masterclasses) | $725.00 (+HST) |
| Regular Registration | $750.00 (+HST) |
| Performance Stream Registration | $800.00 (+HST) |
| Audit Fee Per Lecture | $35.00 (+HST) |
| Audit Fee Per Masterclass | $40.00 (+HST) |
| Full Week of Lectures & Masterclasses | $180.00 (+HST) |
| Private Organ Per Lesson Fee | $90.00 (+HST) |
| Virtual Attendance (online access to all Lectures & Masterclasses, plus the All-Star Organ Concert) | $75.00 (+HST) |
| Accommodation - choose either 5-night (Monday arrival) or 6-night (Sunday arrival) option | $126.84/night |
Venues
Rosedale United ChurchSt. Paul's Bloor Street
Knox College
Knox Presbyterian Church
University of Toronto Faculty of Music
Metropolitan United Church
St. Basil's Catholic Parish
St. Michael's Choir School
Scholarship Opportunities
Click here for details, including online application form.
Supporters
We are deeply grateful to our generous supporters of the Summer Organ Academy:
BMRB PIPE ORG Inc.
Staff
Artistic Director: Dr. Sarah SvendsenExecutive Director: Elizabeth Shannon
Event Coordinator: Rebecca Lee
Arts Administrator: Paul Crocker