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Organ Inspiration Day for aspiring organists age 12-18, 12.30 – 6.00pm Saturday 26th July 2025.

A unique opportunity for young players to explore the organs of St Paul’s Cathedral and receive masterclass tuition in repertoire, improvisation and liturgical playing skills such as choral accompaniment and improvisation. Led by Organ Education Lead Jeremiah Stephenson, this event is designed to give an immersive experience for budding players to learn more about the Cathedral Music tradition in a friendly and supportive environment. 

Click here for further information and to book.

The next Really Friendly Organ Concert at St. Bart’s, Armley, is taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May at 11.00 a.m. Graham Barber will be playing music on the theme of ‘Spring’ with music by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Eric Coates and Hollins, and by two cinema organists, George Tootell and Felton Rapley. Plus Bach’s sublime Toccata and Fugue in D minor. Join him to hear the glorious sounds of the internationally-renowned Schulze organ! You can book free tickets here – or just roll up at the door! Thee will be refreshments available from 10.30am.

Tickets are now available online, in the cathedral shop or on the door for this year’s organ festival. Click here for the full information about recitals taking place on 3, 10, 17 and 24 June.

Further information about this event for students aged 11-21 can be found here and if you wish to sign up, please click here.

Join David at the Halifax Minster for their ‘Thursday @ One’ season on 15 May at 1pm. Click here to see the programme for the recital.

The next syllabus event is scheduled for 5 April at 2.00pm and will be composite recital. The organ specification can be found here should anyone wish to review prior to attending and/or playing.

Professor David Baker will be performing at Pontefract Parish Church on Friday 6 December at 1.00pm – the programme for this recital is available here. This promises to be an enjoyable recital with a touch of Christmas included!

TOSE-in-a-Day returns to the easily accessible city of York. Teenage organists of grade 5 level and above will receive tuition from renowned players and teachers Cathy Lamb and Tom Bell.

Click here to view further information on the RCO website.

You are invited to a workshop and masterclass on the organ music of Johann Sebastian Bach around the relaxed environment of a house organ. Daniel Moult, Head of Organ Studies, The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will be leading the talk and demonstration, Dan is both an inspiring teacher and a wonderful musician. The organ is the beautiful mechanical action 1994 William Drake house organ which is now in Tring, Hertfordshire. Please click here for further details and the booking form