COURSE ORGANIZATION & REPERTOIRE

In 2026, we will focus on:

Johann Sebastian Bach

• Free choices from The Orgelbüchlein chorales and the trio sonatas
• Preludes and Fugues in C-major (BWV 531; 545; 547)
• Preludium and Fugue in D-major (BWV 532)
• Preludium and fugue in a-minor (BWV 543) and A-major (BWV 536)
• Preludium and fugue in b-minor (BWV 544)

(Recommended editions: Bärenreiter, Breitkopf, or the Leupold Bach Edition.)

Johann Ludwig Krebs

• The Choral Preludes from Klavierübung

Felix Mendelssohn

• Free choices from the organ sonatas

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)

David Löfgren (DL)

Camille Bloche (CB)

REGISTRATION

To apply, email camille.bloche@organacademy.se no later than July 29, 2026, 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 & The Petit Tour).

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.

ACADEMY PROGRAM

• Daily workshops on participant-chosen repertoire at the Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil Church (1806).
• Excursions to the Schiörlin organs in Vikingstad (1785) and Rappestad (1815).
• Scheduled practice time on the organ in Gammalkil Church and related keyboard instruments in the Parish House.
• Participants’ concert at Gammalkil Church.

ORGANS YOU WILL PLAY

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

Pehr Schiörlin (1815), Rappestad Church

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

COLLABORATION

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

INTRODUCTION VIDEOS

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.

Conversation held in English

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

Conversation held in English