Tom Ingui, FPC organist, has been selected to compete in the Boston Bach International Organ Competition (BBIOC) this coming September. Last year, Ingui placed third in the International Organ Competition of St.-Maurice in Switzerland.
“Once again, we are reminded how blessed we are as a church to have such talent in Tom Ingui,” says Dr. John Fullerton, FPC Senior Pastor. “Since many of Bach’s works sought to convey the gospel through music, join me in praying that God will use this competition as a way to strengthen Tom’s faith and ours.”
Sixteen competitors were selected to participate in the Boston Bach competition Sept. 6-13 of this year. To enter, Ingui submitted a video audition of a repertoire by Bach and Buxtehude, selected from a prescribed list.
You may watch his audition video here.
According to their website, the BBIOC is open to emerging and highly qualified organists from all over the world, now embarking on their careers. The competition is intended to:
- Promote further artistic development of players already engaged in professional careers
- Increase the general public’s awareness of the breadth and scope of Bach’s organ music
- Showcase Boston as a leading center of historically informed organ building and performance practice, and home to many internationally prominent organists.
“We are immeasurably blessed to have someone of Tom’s caliber providing music for worship every week,” says Sam Carlton, Classic Worship Arts Director. “In dedicating himself to this calling, he lifts everyone up with him as he glorifies God through his musicianship.”
“Bach is uniquely special due to his famous signature, Soli Deo Gloria (To the Glory of God Alone). In specializing in this music, Tom brings us all closer to dwelling in the majesty of God. Pray for Tom as he seeks to improve his craft through this illustrious competition,” says Carlton.
Ingui performed his audition pieces at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Tampa. “Their pipe organ is the best instrument in the area for Baroque music,” Ingui said.
The BBIOC will be held in three venues, highlighting three diverse organs. The venues and organs include: 1971 C.B. Fisk at Old West Church, 1936 Aeolian-Skinner at the Church of the Advent, and 2000 Richards, Fowkes & Co. at the First Lutheran Church of Boston.
Financial prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. Prizewinners will be allowed to use the title, “Boston Bach Prizewinner.” The first place winner will additionally play a recital following the Boston Bach Birthday, held every year in March at First Lutheran Church of Boston.