For teenaged organists:
The Organ Student Experience (TOSE) Week
23–28 July, Oxford
An essential course for organists of grade 7+ level. Directed by Daniel Moult, if offers tuition in repertoire, technique, keyboard musicianship and choral directing and accompanying. An early booking discount is available until the end of February and bursaries are offered. Ideal for any young organist, especially those preparing for or considering university or cathedral/church organ scholarships, or study at a conservatoire. Full details and online booking at www.rco.org.uk/events/TOSE24 (For those for whom these dates are not convenient we also have our Summer Course in London 29 July–3 August, https://conference.rco.org.uk/)
TOSE-in-a-Day
Saturday 16 March, London
Many of the TOSE Week ingredients packed into one day for organists of grade 5 level and above using the organs of St Lawrence Jewry and St Michael Cornhill churches in the City of London. Tuition led by Daniel Moult and Simon Williams. Full details and online booking are available at www.rco.org.uk/events/t-in-a-d (this event is fully booked – email events@rco.org.uk to be added to the waiting list).
The Organ Student Experience (TOSE) Community
New this academic year, TOSE Community offers all teenaged RCO Student Members, regardless of level of experience, the opportunity to meet online twice termly. The hour-long meetings are hosted by Tom Bell and Cathy Lamb with interviews and presentations from leading and emerging professional organists. Details of the next meeting can be found at www.rco.org.uk/events/TC4 and information on the benefits of RCO Membership and how to join can be found at https://www.rco.org.uk/joining_rco.php. Please note that those learning with RCO Accredited Teachers are entitled to join the RCO at the Affiliate Student Member rate. This offers all the benefits of regular Student Membership but at half the cost. Click the link for details of membership benefits and to join online https://www.rco.org.uk/joining_rco.php
For all organists:
RCO Summer Course for Organists
29 July-3 August, London
An unmissable week for organists of all ages and stages directed by Drew Cantrill-Fenwick. The programme includes repertoire tuition in graded Organ Studios, a variety of Skills classes to choose from, talks, individual lessons, practice time, the chance to play in student concerts and daily services and more. Visit https://conference.rco.org.uk/ for full details and to book your place. An early-bird discount on the tuition fees is available until the end of March. Please note that those aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.