Welcome to the Schiörlin Academy 2025!

The focal point of this year’s academy is the unique collection of eighteenth-century organs built by Pehr Schiörlin (1736–1815) around Linköping. Additionally, we will visit the Cahman organ in Kölingared (1705) and the Risberg organ in Tjällmo (1710).

COURSE ORGANIZATION & REPERTOIRE

In 2025, we will focus on:

• The Orgelbüchlein chorales and trio sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach.
• The six sonatas by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.
• Workshops on hymn playing, improvisation, and basso continuo.
• The program includes masterclasses (organ and clavichord), individual practice, rehearsals on the historic instruments, and more.

TEACHERS

Hans Davidsson (HD)

Fredrik Tobin-Dodd (FTD)

David Löfgren (DL)

Camille Bloche (CB)

REGISTRATION

To apply, email camille.bloche@organacademy.se no later than July 29, 2025, with the following details:

• First and last name
• Phone number
• Current occupation
• Repertoire you plan to prepare

PARTICIPATION

The academy is limited to 10 participants, with priority given to active participants. The event is tailored for organ students and professional organists as an inspirational and educational experience. Unfortunately, not all applications may be accepted.

FEE

3,000 SEK (included for participants of the Schnitger Academy).

FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION

Participants are responsible for arranging their own meals and accommodation. Free overnight accommodation on mattress pads is available at Gammalkil Parish House. There are also affordable options for accommodation at Kölingared.

ACADEMY PROGRAM

• Daily workshops on participant-chosen repertoire at the Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil Church (1806).
• Excursions to the Schiörlin organs in Vikingstad (1785), the Risberg organ in Tjällmo (1710), and the Cahman organ in Kölingared (1705).
• Scheduled practice time on the organ in Gammalkil Church and related keyboard instru- ments in the Parish House.
• Participants’ concert at Gammalkil Church.

COLLABORATION

The Schiörlin Academy is organized by GIOA in partnership with the parishes in Kölingared Ulricehamn, Slaka-Nykil, Vikingstad, and the Diocese of Linköping.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 9
09:30 Departure from Göteborg to Kölingared for participants in the 2025 Arp Schnitger Academy
11:00 Registration in Kölingared.
12:00 Lunch concert with Fredrik Tobin-Dodd.
14:00–16:00 Workshop in Kölingared (FTD).
17:30 Visit to organ builder Svante Johansson in Liared.
19:00–21:00 Practice time in Kölingared Church. Overnight accommodation in Kölingared.

Sunday, August 10
09:00 Departure to Tjällmo.
11:15–12:00 Demonstration of the organ in Tjällmo Church with Camille Bloche.
12:00–13:00 Lunch.
13:00–15:00 Practice at the Tjällmo organ.
15:00–16:00 Travel to Gammalkil.
16:30–18:00 Dinner in Gammalkil Parish House.
18:00–19:00 Organ concert with Hans Davidsson at Gammalkil Church.
19:30– Practice time.

Monday, August 11

09:00–12:00 Workshop at Gammalkil Church (HD).
12:00–13:00 Lunch.
13:00–16:00 Workshop at Gammalkil Church (HD).
18:00–19:30 Workshop at Vikingstad Church.
20:00– Practice time.

Tuesday, August 12

09:00–12:00 Workshop at Gammalkil Church (HD).
12:00–13:00 Lunch.
13:00–15:00 Workshop at Gammalkil Church (HD).
16:00–17:30 Improvisation workshop at Gammalkil Church (DL).
18:30– Practice time.

Wednesday, August 13

09:00–12:00 Workshop at Gammalkil Church (HD).

12:00–13:00 Lunch.

13:00–18:00 Practice time.

18:00–19:00 Participants’ concert at Gammalkil Church.

ORGANS YOU WILL PLAY

Johan Niclas Cahman (1705), Kölingared Church

Organ stop presentation and improvisation at the organ by Sietze de Vries

Isac Risberg (1710), Tjällmo Church

Impro on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, Krzysztof Urbaniak

Pehr Schiörlin (1806), Gammalkil Church

Organ stop presentation and improvisation at the organ by Sietze de Vries

Pehr Schiörlin (1785), Vikingstad Church

J. S. Bach, Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 715, Axel Markner

Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Intro - Stop tour - Trio registration

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Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Pleno registrations

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Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Mendelssohn

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Hans Davidsson invites us to an interpretation of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's sonata for organ No 6 in D major, op. 65, at the Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil.

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Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Intro - Stop tour - Trio registration

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