John Goss Memorial Scholarship
Bourse commémorative John Goss
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Awarded every two years in the even numbered years, the John Goss Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the late John Goss, FRCO, former conductor of the National Ballet of Canada and relative of his namesake, the British composer Sir John Goss. The scholarship of up to $3,500 is awarded to an individual for advanced organ study within or outside of Canada. This may be applied for short, medium, or long-term study, in a variety of scenarios (e.g. one-on-one private instruction or masterclass instruction, conservatory/university studies, organ academy program). The 2026 application online application portal is closed. All applicants must meet the following requirements:
Questions should be addressed to the National Office . Previous Recipients: Théo Curras (2026)Alexander Straus-Fausto (2024) Damien Macedo (2022) Stefani Bedin (2020) Shane Murphy (2016) Sarah Svendsen (2014) Francine Nguyen-Savaria (2012) Donald Hunt (2010) Ryan Enright (2008) Stephen Fraser (2006) Jonathan Oldengarm (2004) Craig Humber (2000) Brennan Szafron (1998) Andrew Henderson (1996) Sarah Macdonald (1992) John Charron (1990) Peter Nikiforuk (1988) We are very pleased to announce that Théo Curras has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 John Goss Memorial Scholarship!
Click here to watch: Théo Curras - Finale from Vierne's Fourth Symphony
À toutes les années paires, cette bourse est décernée à la mémoire du regretté John Goss, FRCO, ancien directeur musical du Ballet national du Canada et descendant du compositeur britannique Sir John Goss. La bourse, pouvant atteindre la somme de 3500 $, est offerte à un individu qui désire poursuivre ses études en interprétation d’orgue au Canada ou à l’étranger. Elle peut être employée envers les coûts liés à des études à court, moyen ou long terme, de diverses natures (p. ex., cours particuliers, classes de maître, études au conservatoire ou à l’université, programme offert par une académie d’orgue).
Les informations d'éligibilité et le formulaire de candidature pour 2026 sont disponibles ici. Tous les candidats doivent remplir les conditions suivantes :
Pour toute question, s'adresser au Bureau national. Lauréats : Théo Curras (2026)Alexander Straus-Fausto (2024) Damien Macedo (2022) Stefani Bedin (2020) Shane Murphy (2016) Sarah Svendsen (2014) Francine Nguyen-Savaria (2012) Donald Hunt (2010) Ryan Enright (2008) Stephen Fraser (2006) Jonathan Oldengarm (2004) Craig Humber (2000) Brennan Szafron (1998) Andrew Henderson (1996) Sarah Macdonald (1992) John Charron (1990) Peter Nikiforuk (1988) |
Théo
Curras is an organist, harpsichordist, pianist, and composer born in
Montreal. He is currently completing a double bachelor's degree in organ
with Jean-Willy Kunz and in composition with Nicolas Gilbert at the
Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, while also studying harpsichord
with Luc Beauséjour. In 2025, he won First Prize at the Concours de
musique de la Capitale. He has performed numerous times at the Maison
symphonique, including appearances with the Orchestre Symphonique de
Montréal, as well as at the Palais Montcalm and Saint Joseph's Oratory.
He is regularly invited to perform as an organist at Mary, Queen of the
World Cathedral and has appeared for organizations including Clavecin en
concert, Les Amis de l'orgue de Montréal, and L'Orgue en mai.
Throughout his musical journey, Théo Curras has also had the privilege
of performing for distinguished musicians such as Evelyne Brancart,
Charles Richard-Hamelin, Stéphane Lemelin, David Fung, Isabelle Demers,
Bruno Procopio, and Pierre Hantaï.