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Organ 200, Recital by John Challenger
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Zoom webinar: ‘What next? Opportunities for School Leavers’
Click here for further information about an online event hosted by the Society of Women Organists.
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TOSE-in-a-day- 21 October 2023, 10.30 – 5.30pm
TOSE-in-a-Day moves north to the wonderful and 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.
What you can expect from this day
Two sessions of repertoire and technique coaching on Baroque and later music
Keyboard musicianship coaching in skills such as sight reading, transposition and score reading
A session on hymn playing
Email events@rco.org.uk to be notified when booking opens.
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The Voluntary – 14 October 2023, 2.00 -5.00pm
In the first part of this class, Ian Hare will give an illustrated history of the organ voluntary, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. This important and interesting story is not often considered. Other questions Ian will address are: What is the role of the organ in church services today? How does one choose the right music? What part do differing styles of music play in making these choices?
For the second part of the session, bring a short piece you plan to play at church. Ian will offer feedback on your playing, and a discussion of your choice of voluntary.
Further details and booking can be found here.
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Director of Music – United Benefice of Thornhill and Whitley Lower
An experienced and enthusiastic organist and choir leader is wanted as a Director of Music.
Set in this lovely part of West Yorkshire, the person appointed will be responsible for weekly organ led music at each church, and weddings and funeral.
Guitar and piano band once per month at Thornhill. Regular weekly choir practice.
Applicants must have an interest in traditional and modern hymns and songs. Salary about £4.5k p.a.
Closing date for applications -30th August 2023
Please click here to visit the website for further details about the role and the churches
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Organist Vacancy – Benefice of Thornhill Parish Church & Whitley Parish Church
The Benefice of Thornhill Parish Church and Whitley Parish Church are looking for an organist to join them. Ideally they would like an organist for the Benefice, but they currently have an organist just for Whitley and would consider this again. Details of both roles are available below – please visit the website within the advert for contact details.
Organist for the Benefice – Click here for further details
Organist for Whitley – Click here for further details
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Prof. David Baker – Recital at Halifax Minster, 27 July
Professor David Baker is playing an organ recital on 27 July 2023 at 1.00pm. Please click here to view David’s programme for the event.
Further information about the Halifax Minster lunchtime recitals can be found here.
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Organist Vacancies in the Diocese of Leeds
Please see below for two vacancies currently being advertised in the Diocese of Leeds:
Parish Organist (Parish of St Maximilian Kolbe, Leeds) – Click here for further information
Organist and Director of Music (St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Pakington Street, Bradford BD5 7LD) – Click here for further information
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Holy Trinity and St Jude’s Halifax – New Organist
Holy Trinity and St Jude’s Halifax are looking for a new organise. They have a 3 manual organ which is kept in good repair. They have a choir of 12. The role involves one service on a Sunday morning at 9.45am and choir practice on Friday evenings.
If you are interested, please contact Rev. Stuart Stobart; his contact details can be found on the church website.
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RCO Summer Course for Organists – the big course with the personal touch for all ages and stages
Monday 31 July (2.00pm) to Saturday 5 August (12.30pm), London
Full details and online booking available here.
Early booking discount available till 31 March
- Repertoire tuition in graded groups from beginner to diploma level
- Choice of graded classes in improvisation, keyboard musicianship, liturgical organ playing, aural
- Individual lessons
- Private practice
- Option to perform in student concerts
- Variety of workshops and talks
- Two professional recitals
- Make friends with fellow course members
- Unable to attend or not for you? – take a look at the wide range of RCO classes available here
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