Updated 11/15/24

What is Orgelkids?
Orgelkids (Dutch, organkids) is an educational project meant to familiarize and educate children with the pipe organ musical instrument. The project was initiated in the Netherlands in 2009 by Lydia Vroegindeweij and is directed towards cultural legacy and music education. Initially the project consisted of a website with educational tips and lesson suggestions to organize, among other projects, an excursion to a large pipe organ. Since 2013, Orgelkids has at its disposal a specially developed educational organ assembly kit. A complete, craftsman-built organ, in unassembled component parts, is contained in a lesson box. The instrument can be assembled and subsequently played. This so-called Do-organ is acquired or rented out by Orgelkids to schools, churches, organists, organ builders, organ teachers, or organ enthusiasts who want to organize educational activities for children and/or adults.

What is Orgelkids USA?
US-based Orgelkids USA was founded in June 2015 as a program of the Eugene, OR chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and later incorporated on 29 August 2016 as a section-501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Orgelkids USA shares a similar educational and outreach agenda as the original Netherlands-based Orgelkids organization, serving as a pilot program for the US and helping grow a nationwide network of independent organ kits. Orgelkids USA was launched with a generous grant by the New York City American Guild of Organists (AGO) Centennial Millennium Fund, similar grants from the San Francisco and Seattle chapters of AGO and a social media fundraising campaign. 2017 was an inaugural year of outreach programing in the USA with two Orgelkids USA kits reaching over 700 people.

Is there an Orgelkids USA website where I can read more, view photos and videos?
Yes! Go to https://orgelkidsusa.org and enjoy!

Does CAZAGO own an Orgelkids USA Kit?
Yes we do! In 2023 CAZAGO purchased an Orgelkids USA Kit and has been actively doing demonstrations in schools and churches.

How did CAZAGO obtain their Orgelkids Kit?
The kit was funded by our members and a large grant from the National Federation of Music Clubs: their prestigious Fund for the Advancement of Musical Arts ($7,000). FAMA is designed to support a specific music education/outreach project and Orgelkids is a marvelous way to engage the public with the pipe organ. We would be remiss to not publically acknowledge and thank Dean Valerie Harris (who wrote the FAMA grant) and Chapter members Michael Salazar, Judy & Chuck Riden, Paul & Alice Paige, and Brian Merring for their very generous contributions.

What is a CAZAGO Orgelkids Kit demo like?
Check out the Orgelkids Kit Demo article (with photos!) on page 9 of the January 2024 Pipeline newsletter.

Can CAZAGO do an Orgelkids Kit demonstration anywhere?
Almost anywhere. The kit is entirely portable and can be taken to most any location.

Is Orgelkids just for kids?
Not at all. Adults of all ages who are interested in learning about the pipe organ also enjoy the demo and assembling the kit — a fully functioning 2-rank 2-octave mechanical action pipe organ.

Is there a charge for a CAZAGO Orgelkids demonstration?
It is a FREE educational outreach program. While there is no charge for the demo, please consider making a donation to our Student Scholarship Fund.

Who can I contact to answer questions or schedule a demo?
Please feel free to email or

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