Education Grant

Elsie Madsen Fischer Organ Education Grant

Elsie Madsen Fischer was the founding dean of our Chapter.  She was dedicated to church music, supported a number of community music organizations, and nurtured the talents of many organ and piano students.  She is fondly remembered by all who knew her.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this grant is to provide funds for organ studies which will build the skills of church organists.  Some examples of the kind of organ studies suitable for receiving this grant are an organ course for credit at a college; an organ-centered workshop, conference, or seminar; preparation for an AGO certificate; and a defined number of private organ lessons.

ELIGIBILITY

An applicant must be an Ocean County, NJ resident or a member of the Ocean COunty Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.