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Snetzler Organ 250th Anniversary
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Call for expressions of interest in directing RCO activities
Call for expressions of interest in directing RCO activities in N. England, N. Wales, and The Isle of Man
The Royal College of Organists is seeking to expand its teaching and accreditation activities across the UK, so as better to serve the needs of those who play the organ and direct choirs. A recent survey of the sector, conducted by the College, showed that there was demand for greater local delivery of such activities across a broader spectrum, ranging from beginners through to development opportunities for professionals, and embracing both secular and religious contexts. The College has responded to this in a number of ways, including that of introducing a devolved management structure across four areas of the country. Further information on the College’s activities and planned developments may be obtained from the website www.rco.org.uk and at https://www.rco.org.uk/irco.php.
This call invites expressions of interest in directing the College’s current and future activities in the North of England, North Wales, and The Isle of Man – from individuals or organisations. The attached brief outlines the role and I will be happy to discuss it informally if further detail would be helpful; please email me at philip.meaden@rco.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
The role is available immediately and tenders may be submitted at any time until noon on 21 September. They should be sent to me at the email address given above, and should demonstrate clearly how the applicant is qualified to carry out the role as described in the brief, and the way(s) in which the various duties would be discharged. Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.
Philip Meaden, Director, Royal College of Organists
Telephone: 05600 767 208 (office); 0113 278 2818 (direct)
Correspondence address: PO Box 7328, NEW MILTON BH25 5NL
Registered address (not for correspondence): Royal College of Organists, 120 Pall Mall LONDON SW1Y 5EA
Incorporated by Royal Charter, Registered Charity Number 312847
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NIGEL OGDEN AT STOCKPORT TOWN HALL
THE LANCASTRIAN THEATRE ORGAN TRUST’S NEXT PRESENTATION IS AT
STOCKPORT TOWN HALL, EDWARD STREET, STOCKPORT, SK1 3XE
AND WILL FEATURE THE PRESENTER OF BBC’S
“THE ORGANIST ENTERTAINS” – NIGEL OGDEN
For full details of the event go to: Stockport Town Hall
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ORGAN COMPETITION AND ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP
TWO OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOUNG ORGANISTS:
- New organ competition for organists up to 19 years old, in central London, in December 2016. £1,800 total prize money. Applications close 1 October 2016. For full details please open the following link: http://organclub.org/competition/
- Organ Scholarship at St John’s Church, Notting Hill, to start in September 2016. For full details please open the following link: St John’s Organ Scholar
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SADDLEWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES
SADDLEWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES – SARAH HARROP AND THE SINGERS OF HEY CHAPEL
AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY VICTOR KHADEM ON WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 7:30 PM
AT SADDLEWORTH MUSEUM, HIGH STREET, UPPERMILL, OL3 6HS
Members Free, Non-members £3:00
For full details, please open the following link: Sarah Harrop Hand-out or contact: victorkhadem89@gmail.com
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CINEMA ORGAN SOCIETY – 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 AT SALTAIRE
CINEMA ORGAN SOCIETY
John Mannat the Victoria Hall, Saltaire Sunday 4th September 2016 Doors open and Wurlitzer Cafe 2.00 pm Organ rises at 2.30 pm |
John Mann was born in Brighton and, after piano and church organ lessons, was engaged at Brighton Ice Rink to play for the skaters at the age of 17. John was also with Bobby Howell’s Band at Brighton Sports Stadium.
John toured ABC Cinemas with live shows throughout 1959, based at the Plaza Worthing. Summer seasons at Skegness and Ramsgate followed, after which John spent ten years at Queens Ice Rink in London. John then returned to Summer Seasons, dividing his time between Worthing, Eastbourne and Bexhill-on-Sea.
John has many recordings to his credit both on his Eminent organ and a variety of theatre pipe organs. He has broadcast from the Granada Tooting and been a popular and frequent contributor to BBC Radio 2’s ‘The Organist Entertains’.
John last played at the Victoria Hall in 2009 and this may be the last opportunity to see him in the North before he retires from the concert circuit.
Further details can be obtained by telephoning COS Northern District: 0845 4002208
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CINEMA ORGAN SOCIETY AUGUST CONCERT
CINEMA ORGAN SOCIETY
Presents Jonathan Eyre, FRCO and Bernard Tilley
On Sunday 14th August 2016 at 2.30pm in the Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 3JS
Tel: 01274 327305
http://www.victoriahallsaltaire.co.uk/
A native of Welling, Kent, Bernard performed numerous concerts for the TOC from the age of 17. Around this time and together with David Shepherd he played nightly intermissions at the Odeon Leicester Square, Compton. Originally trained as an engineer, during the 1970’s & 1980’s Bernard worked as a demonstrator for several large organ distributors including Technics and Baldwin and at this time he became heavily involved with non-professional theatre as a musical director with over 30 pantomimes and countless musical shows to his credit.
Bernard keeps his hand in playing both as a musical director and occasionally entertaining on Theatre organs. |
http://cinema-organs.org.uk/information/artists/bernard-tilley/ |
An expert improviser, Jonathan is well known for his inspired accompaniments to silent films. As well as featuring in many classical organ venues, he has also appeared at his ‘home’ organ at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, and also at the New Victoria Centre in Howden-le-Wear. |
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HERITAGE OPEN DAY AT LOCKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
Heritage Open Day – Saturday 10th September 2016 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
at Lockwood Baptist Church, 213 Lockwood Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3TG
Among other attractions is the opportunity to play (or to present a recital) on our vintage 1905 Connacher Organ.
Booking is not essential, however it would be helpful for planning purposes if you could inform the church of your attendance.
Church Office: 01484 548423
Minister Brian Davison: 01484 318304
E-mail: Lockwood Baptist Church
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REPERTOIRE AND INTERPRETATION AT HALIFAX MINSTER
PLAYERS POSE FOR PHOTOGRAPHS FOLLOWING THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL
ORGAN MASTER CLASS, HELD AT HALIFAX MINSTER
ON SATURDAY 16 JULY 2016
Players (from left to right) are:
James Lonsdale, Chris O’Gorman, Richard Glascodine, Prof David Baker, Graham Gribbin, Mark Ellis, Henry Johnson
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JOHN SCOTT MEMORIAL CONCERT – 16 JULY 2016
A MEMORIAL CONCERT FOR JOHN SCOTT (1956-2015)
WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY 16TH JULY 2016 AT 7:00 PM
AT WAKEFIELD CATHEDRAL
8-10 WESTMORLAND STREET, WAKEFIELD, WF1 1PJ
The concert will include a programme of John Scott’s choral music, pieces written in his memory and organ music he loved.
Admission is free (retiring collection for the Cathedral Music Department). Refreshments will be served after the concert.
For full concert details and to view the concert poster, please open the following links:
John Scott Concert poster John Scott Memorial info
Contact: Jonathan Bielby: email contact or Wakefield Cathedral Tel: 01924 373923
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