You are invited to a UF Pipe Organ Centennial! From January 23th to 26th, 2025, we will be celebrating 100 years since the installation and dedication of the Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ with:
You can support this and future organ events by donating directly to the UF School of Music Organ Department: Donate to the Organ Department
Registration is free! Registrants will receive a keepsake from the event as well as select meals (see the schedule for details).
If you’re not able to make it, you can still submit a short video introducing yourself and sharing what you’re up to in life! We plan to combine these videos into a montage showing the history of the organ department at UF.
In 1924, Dr. Andrew Anderson, a philanthropist from St. Augustine, was so impressed by the newly constructed University Auditorium that he donated $50,000 toward the installation of a pipe organ in the space. Less than a year later, on June 7th, 1925, the organ was dedicated the Andrew Anderson Memorial Pipe Organ in a performance by William E. Zeuch.
In the hundred years since, the organ has undergone four major renovations and been the home of three University Organists. Countless students have practiced and performed here, as have an array of concert artists, from Marcel Dupré to Cameron Carpenter.
View Stoplist at the Pipe Organ Database
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn University. Information regarding the Holiday Inn & other area hotels will be provided upon registration.
Thursday & Friday: Use the parking garages north of 13th Street. Parking restrictions are in effect on campus.
Saturday & Sunday: There are no parking restrictions on campus.