Young Theatre Organist Competition

The American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS) is pleased to announce that applications for the Young Theatre Organist Competition (YTOC) for 2025 are now open!
Founded in 1985, the YTOC has aided in the career advancement of many theatre organists who perform internationally today. The immense success of the competition makes it one of the most successful of those sponsored by the ATOS, alongside the annual Summer Youth Adventure (SYA) events, and George Wright Memorial Fellowship awards.

YTOC is open to young organists between the ages of thirteen and twenty-nine. Successful competitors are eligible to win $500 from ATOS, a trip to the 2025 YTOC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the opportunity to perform live before the convention audience in July!

The first place winner of the competition will be awarded an additional $500, plus $1000 from the Garden State Theatre Organ Society (GSTOS). They will also be featured at the 2025 ATOS in Milwaukee Wisconsin! Changes to the competition have been introduced in recent years, so please read these rules and guidelines carefully.

To contribute specifically to this program, please visit our Donation Website. (opens in new page)

Application Materials

• Here are the 2025 Rules and Guidelines:
2025 Rules and Guidelines
• Here is the 2025 Application:
2025 Application
• Any questions should be directed to Luke Staisiunas, competition chair.