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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.

Bradford Festival Choral Society are offering the opportunity to explore this masterpiece, sung in a brilliant new English translation, led by choral expert and BFCS Musical Director, Thomas Leech. Click here for further details and booking information.

Thornhill Parish Church of St Michael & All Angels and St Mary and St Michael Whitley are currently advertising for a Director of Music. The deadline for applications is 13 February 2022. Please click here to access further information about the position.

The competition will take place at All Saints’ Church, Maidstone, ME15 6YE on Saturday 19th March 2022 at 1300hrs. Further information can be found via their website and the closing date for entries is 31 Janaury 2022.

Click here to enjoy the recording of the Festival Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from St. Aidan’s Church, Leeds which was recorded earlier in December 2021.