Every three years, the CIOC organizes one of the world’s largest and most prestigious international organ competitions. Following a rigorous selection process, 12 of the most promising and talented young organists from around the world are brought to Montréal to compete in three live rounds. They present public performances before a nine-person international jury, on some of Montréal’s most iconic pipe organs. The winning candidates are awarded over $100,000 in prizes, including cash prizes, concert engagements, and artist-management contracts. In addition to our triennial competition, the CIOC produces an annual organ festival in Montréal each October, featuring dozens of concerts presented by some of the world’s most acclaimed organists, including our past prizewinners.