Since I’m applying for the preparatory (zero) year, I don’t need to play an instrument yet – I will sing. And I want to do it well. I want the examiners to see that I’m serious about this path and ready to commit to it with full focus. Why this hymn? First, the text. Deeply prayerful, centered on the mystery of the Eucharist, with a simple yet solemn message.Second, the melody. It may...
Hello there! In my previous post, I mentioned that all I had left to do was submit the documents to the Organist School. And that’s exactly what I did. On Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 PM, I had my meeting with the Director of the School. The documents were reviewed – everything was in order, so the first step is done. The Director also told me about the history of the School, how the classes...
As it turns out, before I even get to touch a single key as part of my studies, I first need to go through a small paper trail. After reading the regulations of the organist school, I found out that certain documents are required just to be admitted to the course: high school graduation certificate, CV, cover letter, two photos, a letter of recommendation from the parish priest. Luckily, I...
My name is Michał – and for now, that’s probably enough. I come from one of the smaller towns in southern Poland. Maybe one day I’ll share more about myself, but today I’d rather leave this space to the idea itself – the idea that brought me here, to this blog. The idea for Make Me Organist didn’t come out of nowhere. I’ve been surrounded by church music since childhood. A long time...