The American Guild of Organists winning compositions for Woman Composer Sunday are listed below. They include a second place prize from WSMP for the short composition. These works are free and available to anyone. Enjoy!!
Commission, Concert Work – Mary Beth Bennett – When the Morning Stars Sang Together Score Video
1st Place, Short Work – Katherine Wright - Nocturne on Conditor Alme Siderum Score Video
2nd Place, Short Work – Pamela Robison - Fanfare and Celebration Score Video
1st Place, Hymn Tune – Jennifer Page Kess Velázquez - Known by God Score Video
1st Place, Hymn Text – Laurel Sanders - Come, everyone, to worship God Text
Young Composer Prize – Maggie Johns - Search for a New Land Score Video
The 2025 winners are here:
1st Place, Concert Work – Brenda Portman, "Diptych for Organ"
1st Place, Short Work – Maureen Howell, "Reflection on Kingsfod"
2nd Place, Short Work – Evelyn Larter, "Here's One"
3rd Place, Short Work – Miriam Reveley, "Adagio in C Minor"
Young Composer Prize – Celina Kobetitsch, "Fantasy on Noël Nouvelet"