The Association – Orgelakademie Stade e. V.
The Orgelakademie Stade e. V. was founded in 2002 as the Centre for the Promotion of Organ Culture in the Elbe-Weser Region. This area is home to a uniquely rich collection of historic organs – including numerous instruments by the renowned organ builder Arp Schnitger.
The Orgelakademie is dedicated to preserving this valuable cultural heritage and making it accessible to people of all ages. A particular focus is placed on introducing children and young people to the fascinating world of organs and organ music.
Key Areas of Work
- Tourism and Cultural Experiences
Organ excursions, guided organ tours, thematic trips - Youth Engagement and Education
Stade Youth Organ Forum, (Stader Jugend-Orgelforum), guided tours for school classes, nurseries, and youth groups, moderated organ concerts for children and families, introductory organ courses, and more - Research and Publications
On the history of organ building and organ culture in the region
Sponsors and Members
The supporting association of the Orgelakademie Stade e. V. brings together a wide range of institutions and committed individuals. Members include:
- The Hanseatic City and District of Stade
- The City of Cuxhaven
- The Regional Association of the Former Duchies of Bremen and Verden e. V.
- The Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover
- Organ support associations, cultural foundations, church congregations
- Individuals with a passion for the organ
The Board of the Orgelakademie Stade e. V.
Chairman:
Dr Hans-Eckhard Dannenberg
Landschaftsverband Stade e. V.
Deputy Chairman:
Volker Dieterich-Domröse
Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover
Treasurer:
Petra Hölscher
Deputy Chair of the Church Council, St Wilhadi
Board Members:
Hauke Ramm | Church Music Director (CMD), Chair of the Advisory Board of the Orgelakademie Stade e. V.
Arnhild Biesenbach | District of Stade
Dr Christina Deggim | Hanseatic City of Stade
Sybille Groß | District Cantor of Buxtehude
Irmgard Kröncke | Association for the Preservation of the Gloger Organ Otterndorf e. V.