Organ Scholar Application

The Hymn Society invites current students (full- or part-time) in organ performance, in church music with an organ concentration, or in an equivalent program, to apply for the Hartung Organ Scholarship to attend our Annual Conference, which will be held in Detroit Michigan, from July 13-16, 2025. The winner of this scholarship will receive free registration, on-campus housing, and meals for the conference, and will perform the pre-conference organ recital on Sunday, July 13, at 4:00 p.m.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Email*
Student Status*
Choose whichever best applies
- Full-Time Student
- Part-Time Student
- I have graduated within the last 3 years
Expected Graduation Date
YYYY slash MM slash DD
Undergraduate Institution

Where did/do you attend for your undergraduate degree?
Advanced Degree Institutions
Please list the school and degree programs you are currently enrolled in or have completed.
Current Employment
If you currently have an internship or job, please list that institution and your role.
Tell Us About You*
In 1 to 2 paragraphs, tell us about who you are and where you come from. (the specifics about your passion/interest in congregational song can be given during the next question)
Tell Us About Your Passion/Interest for leading Congregational Song from the Organ*
In 1 to 2 paragraphs, tell us about why attending a Hymn Society Annual Conference is important to you.
Link #1: This should be you leading a congregational song from the organ*
Link #2: This can be any other video of you playing the organ*
Tell Us More About You
The following section is completely voluntary. The Hymn Society is committed to actively working towards a more just and equal society. As a part of that work, it is helpful for us to know the demographic information of our applicants so that our society can better reflect the fullness of God's work in humanity. Please fill out any information that you feel comfortable telling us.
Religious Denomination/Affiliation
Please name or describe the denomination/tradition which you most closely connect to or are a part of
Race/Ethnicity
Please let us know about your race/ethnicity in any way you feel will be helpful for us to know you better
Gender Identity
Please describe your gender identity in whatever way you feel will be helpful for us to know you better
Final Details
Upon completion of this form, you will be emailed with a confirmation. After completing this form, please ensure that 1 letter of recommendation are sent to office@thehymnsociety.org. Letters of support should be from a professor, teacher, and/or current supervisor who can speak to your organ playing ability, specifically in leading congregational song. Letters of support from current Hymn Society members will strengthen your application but is not a requirement.
Attending Conference*
If named Organ Scholar, I intend to attend the next Hymn Society Annual Conference in its entirety.
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Organ Scholar Application

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Final Details

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Songs for the Holy Other

The Hymn

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