carrick Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I'm not sure how many people on this forum will be aware of this, but it's certainly worth drawing attention to even if it is not in the UK. The American Organ Institute at Oklahoma University has been running for around 13 years and has grown considerably since those beginnings and teaches all manner of organ playing, be it classical, theatre or electronic. Alongside studying that, students also learn how to maintain/build those very instruments through the maintenance of some 100 pipe organs in the state of Oklahoma. It is also home to several archive collections which are of international importance. In June 2019, Oklahoma University decided to close the AOI, citing financial reasons for the decision, despite the AOI being self funded. The university also turned down a $5 million donation in order for the programme to continue for several more years. A website has been set up for people to support the AOI and for further information. There is also an ongoing petition. https://www.savetheaoi.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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