Monthly Archives: February 2022

Click here to see a wide range of CDs that are available for a small donation (c.£1.50 plus postage) to Halifax Organ Academy. If you are interested in any of them, please contact Ann on ann.kilbey@btinternet.com.

Free to good home: two manual and pedal Yamaha Electone in good condition. Please email david@davidbakerconsulting.co.uk if you are interested.

6 March 2022, 3pm – St Paul’s Church, Longridge (Programme available here)

1 April 2022, 1pm – The Parish Church of St Giles’ Pontefract

3 June 2022 – Leeds Minster

9 September 2022 , 7pm- St Mary’s, Elland

30 September 2022 – Herschel Celebrations, Bath

2023, The first round:

Hamburg, Germany — April, 17–21

New Haven, Connecticut, USA — May, 9–12

Beijing, China — May, 22–25

Moscow, Russia — August, 28–31

The second and the third rounds:

Kaliningrad, Russia — September, 3–9

President of the Jury — Martin Jean, the USA 

The programme, rules and the list of Jury are on the website www.organcimpetition.ru

Renaissance Chord Progressions—your gateway to structured improvisation 

Classes begin on 3 March 2022 and take place on Thursday evenings in March, 6pm – 7pm, online.

Taught by Robin Harrison who has much experience of teaching online and whose holistic approach is much appreciated by students https://the-maestro-online.com/

Provides easily manageable first steps into improvisation and offers structure to those who have already done some improvisation.

Strengthens knowledge of harmony and aural awareness.

Non-threatening environment in which students practise whilst muted and only play to the other students if they wish.

Suitable for all ages.

Students can work at the piano/keyboard if you don’t have access to an organ in a location with a strong WiFi signal.

Students can review class content between sessions.

Rogers 2 manual with draw stops. The case is light oak. The instrument has been checked by someone from Organworld recently and they say that it is in perfect working order. If you are interested in the organ, please contact 01924 830461.

Full details of the conference, including the programme can be found here.

A fantastic opportunity now exists for an enthusiastic and skilled Christian musician in this newly created post to develop and challenge our three talented SATB choirs and maintain excellence in the contribution of music to our worship and to our presence in our 4 village communities. As well as being an inspiring choral director to those of all ages and abilities, the candidate must also be an excellent organist and experienced accompanist as this is an integral part of the role. Click here for further information. The deadline for applications is 16 February 2022.