THE YOUNG ORGAN SCHOLARS’ TRUST
Teaching and inspiring the next generation of organists.
Access to organ education for talented young musicians from diverse backgrounds.
WELCOME!
For over 10 years we have played a vital role in shaping the lives of the next generation of organists. Recent decades have seen a rapid decline in access to organ education for young people, particularly for those from lower-income backgrounds. The UK’s church music tradition is a treasured part of our heritage and national life, but unless a new generation of skilled organists can be trained and encouraged, this tradition will be under threat. YOST trains and supports talented young musicians nationwide whose families would not otherwise be able to afford organ lessons, enabling young organists from diverse backgrounds to play a vital role in the future of church music.
JOIN YOST TODAY - BECOME A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO ORGANISTS.
We need to continue to expand our Regional Hubs to meet the needs of young organists across the UK. In order to do this, we need your help.
Ready to take the next step?
YOST Scholars benefit from regular, high-quality lessons with expert tutors, as well as a wider musical support network, connecting them with other young organists and providing learning and performance opportunities through our Regional Hubs. We currently support YOST Scholars across the entire United Kingdom, and engage with a wider pool of young organists through our Affiliate scheme.
£8.33 a month*
BECOME A FRIEND
Friends are invited to regional events, and receive our regular newsletter. Membership is a charitable donation that supports the future of organ music. Our Friends have shown exceptional generosity and loyalty in their ongoing philanthropic support of YOST.
*£100 a year one-time payment.
NEW!
£1,000
SPONSOR A SCHOLAR
As a Scholar Sponsor, you and your guest will be privileged to attend all our exclusive events throughout the year, receive personalised updates about your Scholar, and play a pivotal role in transforming the future of a young person's life.
LEAVE A LEGACY
We deeply appreciate every gesture of kindness. Your contribution guarantees that our efforts will be cherished by future generations. For a confidential conversation about leaving a lasting legacy and how such gifts support our mission, please reach out to us.
“Our young organ scholars ably demonstrate that young people should be leaders within church music. Today, we must believe in them, cherish them, challenge them, enrich their lives, give them new horizons and provide them with every opportunity to achieve their full potential.”
— Chris Cowell, YOST Founder
