Canadian International Organ Competition

Montreal Notre-Dame Basilica Organ

This is the second edition of
CIOC - the Canadian International Organ Competition


It will be held in Montreal, Canada, between October 5 and October 16, 2011. It will feature 16 top young organists from 11 countries: 4 women and 12 men, between 24 and 33 years of age.

- The first round of the competition will be held on October 5, 6 and 7 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.


- The second round will be held on October 10 and 11 at the Saint-Jean-Baptist Church.


- The final round will be held on October 14 at the Notre-Dame Basilica.


The 2011 edition will close with a Gala Concert honouring the prizewinners on Sunday October 16, 2011 at Notre-Dame Basilica.


The winners will receive the following cash prizes:

First Prize:       $25,000

Second Prize:   $15,000

Third prize:      $10,000


Admission to the Competition Rounds and certain activities is free.  Suggested donation is $10. The general admission for the Gala concert is $20.


See the CIOC website for more information

http://www.ciocm.org/index.php?lang=e