Monthly Archives: September 2016

Snetzler Organ 250th Anniversary

HALIFAX MINSTER’S SNETZLER ORGAN IS 250!
Come along to our 250th Anniversary Recital by Professor David Baker
at Halifax Minster on Thursday 22nd September 2016
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (refreshments available from 12:15 pm)
Free entry – retiring collection
For full details: organ-250-poster
Also there is still time to book a place on the RCO technique class at St Thomas’s Church, Heptonstall on 24th September where Anne Marsden Thomas will be holding this class.  Further details can be found at https://www.rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=443.
Please contact David Baker at d.baker152@btinternet.com for further details and possible discounts!

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Call for expressions of interest in directing RCO activities

Call for expressions of interest in directing RCO activities in N. England, N. Wales, and The Isle of Man

The Royal College of Organists is seeking to expand its teaching and accreditation activities across the UK, so as better to serve the needs of those who play the organ and direct choirs. A recent survey of the sector, conducted by the College, showed that there was demand for greater local delivery of such activities across a broader spectrum, ranging from beginners through to development opportunities for professionals, and embracing both secular and religious contexts. The College has responded to this in a number of ways, including that of introducing a devolved management structure across four areas of the country. Further information on the College’s activities and planned developments may be obtained from the website www.rco.org.uk and at https://www.rco.org.uk/irco.php.

 This call invites expressions of interest in directing the College’s current and future activities in the North of England, North Wales, and The Isle of Man – from individuals or organisations. The attached brief outlines the role and I will be happy to discuss it informally if further detail would be helpful; please email me at philip.meaden@rco.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

 The role is available immediately and tenders may be submitted at any time until noon on 21 September. They should be sent to me at the email address given above, and should demonstrate clearly how the applicant is qualified to carry out the role as described in the brief, and the way(s) in which the various duties would be discharged. Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

Philip Meaden, Director, Royal College of Organists

 Telephone: 05600 767 208 (office); 0113 278 2818 (direct)

 Correspondence address: PO Box 7328, NEW MILTON BH25 5NL

 Registered address (not for correspondence): Royal College of Organists, 120 Pall Mall LONDON SW1Y 5EA

 Incorporated by Royal Charter, Registered Charity Number 312847

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HOA MASTER CLASS AT CHRIST CHURCH, LINTHWAITE

IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE HALIFAX ORGAN ACADEMY, THERE WILL BE A MASTER CLASS
ON SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2017, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
AT CHRIST CHURCH, CHURCH LANE, LINTHWAITE,
HUDDERSFIELD, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD7 5TA
European Romantic Repertoire Course
David Pipe leads a class on European Romantic repertoire (c.1830-1930, e.g. Mendelssohn, Brahms, Widor), dealing with topics of registration, technique and performance style. This class is in association with the Halifax Organ Academy and teaching time will be 14:00 to 17:00 with a short break. Class size is limited to six players, but there is no limit on observer numbers (all standards).
Biography
David Pipe 
David Pipe has been Director of the Organists Training Programme and Cathedral Organist in the Diocese of Leeds since May 2016. Prior to this appointment, he was Assistant Director of Music at York Minster. David read Music at the University of Cambridge as Organ Scholar of Downing College, and followed this with postgraduate study at the Royal Academy of Music.
Equally active as organist and conductor, David enjoys performing a wide-ranging repertoire, and has recorded regularly as accompanist and soloist. Former students have been awarded Oxbridge organ scholarships and prizes at RCO diplomas.
christ-church-linthwaiteChrist Church, Linthwaite
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Booking details to follow via the Royal College of OrganistsRCO bookings

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NIGEL OGDEN AT STOCKPORT TOWN HALL

THE LANCASTRIAN THEATRE ORGAN TRUST’S NEXT PRESENTATION IS AT

STOCKPORT TOWN HALL, EDWARD STREET, STOCKPORT, SK1 3XE

 AND WILL FEATURE THE PRESENTER OF BBC’S

 “THE ORGANIST ENTERTAINS” – NIGEL OGDEN

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For full details of the event go to: Stockport Town Hall

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ORGAN COMPETITION AND ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP

TWO OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOUNG ORGANISTS:

  1.  New organ competition for organists up to 19 years old, in central London, in December 2016.  £1,800 total prize money.  Applications close 1 October 2016.  For full details please open the following link: http://organclub.org/competition/
  2. Organ Scholarship at St John’s Church, Notting Hill, to start in September 2016.  For full details please open the following link: St John’s Organ Scholar

 

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SADDLEWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES

SADDLEWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES – SARAH HARROP AND THE SINGERS OF HEY CHAPEL

AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY VICTOR KHADEM ON WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 7:30 PM

AT SADDLEWORTH MUSEUM, HIGH STREET, UPPERMILL, OL3 6HS

Members Free, Non-members £3:00

For full details, please open the following link: Sarah Harrop Hand-out or contact: victorkhadem89@gmail.com

 

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