Monthly Archives: August 2015

by | August 31, 2015 · 1:50 pm

Saturday Organ Recitals in Queens’ College Chapel, Cambridge

If you find yourself in the area, do come along to what promises to be a very enjoyable series of seven Saturday Organ Recitals in Queens’ College Chapel, Cambridge, using the stunning (and very versatile) Binns Organ

1:15 pm – Free Admission

10 October 2015 – Edward Reeve (Queens’ College, Cambridge)

17 October 2015 – Jack Spencer (Queens’ College, Cambridge)

24 October 2015 – James Orford (Royal Hospital Chelsea)

31 October 2015 – Stella Hadjineophytou (Emmanuel College, Cambridge)

7 November 2015 – NO RECITAL

14 November 2015 – Peter Wright (Southwark Cathedral)

21 November 2015 – Daniel Justin (St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich)

28 November 2015 – Katie Lodge – Music for trumpet and organ with Edward Reeve

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by | · 1:35 pm

St Martin’s Parish Church, Brighouse – Recital of Music for Two Organs – 4 September 2015

St Martin’s Parish Church, Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT

is holding a RECITAL OF MUSIC FOR TWO ORGANS on Friday, 4 September, 2015 at 7.30 pm

Playing are:

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Robert Gower, Composer and Arranger

(Organist at St Barnabas Catholic Cathedral, Nottingham)

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Martin Singleton (Music Director at St Anselm’s, Hatch End;

Organ Tutor and Chapel Organist at Harrow School)

Tickets £10.00

Concessions £ 8.00

For tickets telephone 01484 715238 (can be booked in advance or at the door)

Ticket price includes programme and buffet supper with wine and soft drinks

 

 

 

 

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by | · 11:20 am

IAO REGIONAL ORGAN DAY – BRISTOL – 17 OCTOBER 2015 – 10.00 AM – 5.15 PM

The Incorporated Association of Organists (West of England and SE Wales) invite you to a Regional Organ Day, Bristol, on 17 October 2015, 10.00 am to 5.15 pm.  This is a varied and interesting programme of events, for Church and Chapel organists of all abilities, organ enthusiasts and those with an interest in church music from the West of England and South East Wales regions.  Visitors from outside the region are warmly invited.

Key guest speakers for the day are:

Dr Peter King (Bath Abbey) who will give a practical, educational and entertaining seminar

Gerdi Troskie (Worcester) whose ‘organists’ toolkit’ offers practical help to organists of all abilities

Mark Lee (Bristol Cathedral) who will introduce the Cathedral organ and close with a 30 minute recital

Also participating in the Organ Day programme are:

Andrew Kirk (Director of Music at St Mary Redcliffe Church)

Mark Venning (of Harrison and Harrison)

Dr John Marsh (Director of Music at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel)

For full details of the Programme of Events and how to book, e-mail BristolOrganDay@aol.com or telephone 07866 692089
Please send your booking before 26 September 2015 or book on-line at www.Bristol-Organ-Day.com

Admission: IAO or local OA Members – £18.00, Non-local OA or IAO Members – £20.00, Student in Full-Time Education – £5.00 (ticket price includes morning and afternoon coffee/tea but does not include lunch)

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by | August 14, 2015 · 3:56 pm

Music Vacancies

– Let there be music –

Heritage Lottery Fund joint funders

Director of Music – Organist and Choir Leader  –  £8k p.a. for 3 years + weddings and funerals –

and opportunity for post at Whitley Parish Church. Posts of organist after 3 years.

Project Officer – £2400 p.a. for 3 years – Binns Organ currently being restored.

To develop music and a choir in church and in the community   See full details and forms:

http://www.thornhillparishchurch.org.uk/music.htm

Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ

This is an exciting opportunity, as a result of Heritage Lottery and other funding, to undertake the restoration of the church organ and run an innovative development project aimed at encouraging local people of all ages to appreciate and enjoy choral music in the church and community.  Full details of the scheme, targets and budget will be available for genuine applicants prior to interview.

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by | August 12, 2015 · 3:27 pm

Royal College of Organists Classes

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Places are still available for the following RCO classes:-

Saturday 17 October 2015

Accompany and Conduct

(ABRSM grades 3 to 6)

St Giles’ Cripplegate, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA

1100-1400

This class is for any organist with little or no experience accompanying a choir, leading a choir from the organ, or conducting. Simon Williams will have a group of singers on hand to help you practise any or all of these skills. You might like to prepare a piece from our list or  check your preferred piece with us in advance.

Fee: £67

Saturday 24 October 2015

Preparing for grades 5 to 8

(ABRSM grades 5 to 8)

St John’s, Notting Hill, London W11 2NN

14oo-1700

Gabriele Damiani leads an inspiring class on a recently rebuilt organ for anyone preparing for a forthcoming ABRSM exam from grade 5 to 8. There will be coaching on all, or any, of the components you most want help with, whether playing pieces, scales, sight-reading, aural, or general strategies for practice and coping with exam stress.

Fee: £67

Book your place on one of these classes now.

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by | · 3:26 pm

NIGEL OGDEN AT KING’S LYNN MINSTER

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Nigel Ogden plays at King’s Lynn Minster, St. Margaret’s Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 5DL on Friday 4th September 2015 at 7.30 pm

Nigel is Presenter of BBC Radio 2’s ‘The Organist Entertains’ – join him for an evening of popular and light classical music

Tickets are £5.00 from King’s Lynn Minster Office (01553 767090) or on the door

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by | August 10, 2015 · 7:25 pm

Organ Recitals at The Coffee House

Organ Recitals held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at The Coffee House, Everingham, YO42 4JD.

Enjoy free admission and a champagne reception.

Coffee House Recitals 2015 (2)

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by | August 5, 2015 · 1:59 pm

RCO Organ Recitals and Choral Services in Oxford – August 2015

Choral Services will be directed and performed by students.  Full details of players, recitals and choral services can be found at the Royal College of Organists Academy website (www.rco.org.uk). Welcome and free admission to all events:

Tuesday 4 August – Choral Compline – 9.15 pm – Queen’s College Chapel

Wednesday 5 August – Organ Recital – 1.15pm – Merton College Chapel; Choral Evensong – 5.15pm – Keble College Chapel

Thursday 6 August – Lunchtime Organ Recital – 1.15pm – Exeter College Chapel; Choral Compline – 9.15 pm – Exeter College Chapel

Friday 7 August – Lunchtime Organ Recital – 1.15pm – Pembroke College Chapel; Choral Evensong – 5.15pm – Jesus College Chapel

Saturday 8 August – Lunchtime Organ Recital – 1.15pm – New College Chapel; Students’ Showcase Organ Recital – 7.30pm – Christ Church Cathedral

Sunday 9 August – Choral Evensong – 3.30pm – New College Chapel

 

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