Prof. Maria Rapp
Many things speak against learning the organ at an early age: particular
physical demands, piano skills whenever possible, difficult conditions for
practicing and a literature that is largely shaped by liturgical needs. Why
should young people today choose the organ as an instrument?
Can less limited stylistic models, unusual instrumental combinations or
digital instruments make the organ attractive for young people? How
might a digital «update» for organ teaching on music schools look?
Based on supply and demand, this paper hopes to contribute to the discussion
of the question whether organ teaching in music schools is
worthwhile and if yes, how such teaching might look in the future