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    • What is a Pipe Organ Encounter (POE)?
    • Kansas State University-Manhattan Pipe Organ Encounter
    • Manhattan, Kansas
  • Organs
    • All Faiths Chapel, Kansas State University, Austin Organs Op. 2352 (1961)
    • 102A McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, Holtkamp Organ Company Job No. 1933 (1976)
    • 102B McCain Auditorium, Quimby Pipe Organs (2011)
    • 134 McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, Werner Bosch Orgelbau, Op. 670 (1970)
    • First Lutheran Church, M.P. Moeller, Inc., Op. 10729 (1972)
    • First Presbyterian Church, Dobson Pipe Organ Builders, Ltd., Op. 24 (1983)
    • First United Methodist Church, Reuter Organ Company, Op. 196 (1926)
    • Seven Dolors Catholic Parish, Wicks Organ Company Op. 5886 (1981)
  • Daily Schedule
  • Faculty
    • Elisa Bickers
    • Lynne Davis
    • Jacob Hofeling
    • Jan Kraybill
    • David Pickering, POE Director
    • Hentus van Rooyen
  • Brochure
  • Contact

What Is a Pipe Organ Encounter (POE)?

A Pipe Organ Encounter (POE):

  • Is a 4-5 day event organized by a local chapter under the sponsorship of the American Guild of Organists. It introduces participants to the world of the pipe organ.

  • Is a national program sponsored by the American Guild of Organists. Students are admitted to POEs on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of attendance at prior POEs, and regardless of state or country of residence, as long as they meet the following eligibility guidelines: Students should be aged 13-18, be interested in the pipe organ, and have piano or organ proficiency ranging from early intermediate to advanced.

  • Provides an opportunity for students to have individual and group instruction in the basic rudiments of pipe organ technique and service playing.

  • Provides a general overview of organ literature, history, pipe organ construction and design, improvisation and other related topics.

  • Provides an opportunity for participation in ecumenical worship, so as to experience the role of the sacred musician.

  • Most of all, provides a unique opportunity for participants to meet and interact with peers who have similar interests.
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