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by | September 22, 2015 · 12:49 pm

OCTOBER COURSES FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

RCO Academy in Bristol and Clifton at autumn half-term 2015 – Young Organists in Transition

Lifelong Learning and Accreditation from the Royal College of Organists

Book onto one of these October courses for young Organists in a relaxed half-term atmosphere, supported by The GMC Trust, The Williams Church Music Trust and the William Haddon Charitable Foundation

Sign up for:

FIND YOUR FEET! (early steps in organ playing – ideal for youngsters aged 8 to 15 years – organists and pianists who want to try the organ)

BUILD YOUR SKILLS! (ambitious teenage organists build style and technique)

Thursday 29 October to Saturday 31 October 2015 in Bristol (bursaries available)

Classes with:

Christopher Allsop (Worcester Cathedral); Brigitte Harris (Edinburgh); James Parsons (Birmingham Conservatoire)

Friendly, fun residential course, fully checked and qualified pastoral staff

Youth Hostel (YHA) accommodation in Bristol city centre

Inspired hands-on tuition in small classes, playing fabulous pipe organs in Bristol and Clifton (4 manuals to one manual!)

Perform in Student Concert at Christ Church, Bristol – get feedback and DVD souvenir

Make music! Make friends!

Information and easy online booking at: BOOK for FYF and BYS 2015

www.rco.org.uk

 

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by | August 31, 2015 · 11:20 am

IAO REGIONAL ORGAN DAY – BRISTOL – 17 OCTOBER 2015 – 10.00 AM – 5.15 PM

The Incorporated Association of Organists (West of England and SE Wales) invite you to a Regional Organ Day, Bristol, on 17 October 2015, 10.00 am to 5.15 pm.  This is a varied and interesting programme of events, for Church and Chapel organists of all abilities, organ enthusiasts and those with an interest in church music from the West of England and South East Wales regions.  Visitors from outside the region are warmly invited.

Key guest speakers for the day are:

Dr Peter King (Bath Abbey) who will give a practical, educational and entertaining seminar

Gerdi Troskie (Worcester) whose ‘organists’ toolkit’ offers practical help to organists of all abilities

Mark Lee (Bristol Cathedral) who will introduce the Cathedral organ and close with a 30 minute recital

Also participating in the Organ Day programme are:

Andrew Kirk (Director of Music at St Mary Redcliffe Church)

Mark Venning (of Harrison and Harrison)

Dr John Marsh (Director of Music at The Lord Mayor’s Chapel)

For full details of the Programme of Events and how to book, e-mail BristolOrganDay@aol.com or telephone 07866 692089
Please send your booking before 26 September 2015 or book on-line at www.Bristol-Organ-Day.com

Admission: IAO or local OA Members – £18.00, Non-local OA or IAO Members – £20.00, Student in Full-Time Education – £5.00 (ticket price includes morning and afternoon coffee/tea but does not include lunch)

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