“Digital Organ Application Course for Catholic Liturgical Organ Playing” concluded with success
“Digital Organ Application Course for Catholic Liturgical Organ Playing” concluded with success
27
Nov
27/11/2025
The “Digital Organ Application Course for Catholic Liturgical Organ Playing”, jointly organised by the University of Saint Joseph and Catholic Institute of Theology in Macao, CITM, and co-organised by St. Lawrence’s Church, has concluded successfully.
The “Digital Organ Application Course for Catholic Liturgical Organ Playing”, jointly organised by the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy (FRSP) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Executive Training and Lifelong Learning Office (ETLLO), the Catholic Institute of Theology in Macao, CITM, and co-organised by St. Lawrence’s Church, has concluded successfully. The course attracted numerous music enthusiasts and received an enthusiastic response.
The course specially invites the distinguished organist and pianist Ms Olga Wong to serve as lecturer, teaching the fundamentals and performance techniques of playing the electronic organ within Catholic liturgy. It aims to provide foundational training for those interested in learning the organ, familiarising participants with the operation of the electronic organ, and fostering an understanding of the accompaniment style for hymns from the Hymnbook.
To conclude the course, the organisers specially arranged a recital featuring the students’ compositions. Participants took turns to perform, showcasing their learning achievements and bringing this course to a perfect ending.
A list of songs:
- Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above
- Ave de Fatima
- Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
- All the Earth
- The Strife Is O’er
- Immaculate, Star of the Sea
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- The First Noel
- Joy to the World
- Hymn to the Holy Trinity
Video for the concert：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CItbAO2SSM
This course has not only successfully introduced the art of the organ to the community but also provided invaluable learning opportunities for local music enthusiasts. USJ will continue to develop a diverse range of public courses, dedicated to enriching community culture and fostering the deep integration of lifelong learning with humanistic pursuits.
