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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | April 29, 2016 · 11:45 am

RCO ACADEMY ORGAN SCHOOL – CLASS VACANCIES 2016

Please see link below for details of RCO Academy class vacancies.

Of particular interest may be the three classes listed below which are being run in conjunction with the

Halifax Organ Academy:

Saturday 16 July 2016 – 14:00-17:00 – Repertoire and Interpretation (All standards) – Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax, HX1 1QL

Bring any piece, and get help and inspiration from Prof David Baker on either or both organs in the Minster. You will leave with fresh ideas for improving your technique and developing your repertoire.

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Saturday 24 September 2016 – 12:15-15:15 – Technique class (All standards) – Heptonstall Parish Church, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7NT

Anne Marsden Thomas offers supportive guidance on all aspects of technique, particularly relating to the pedals, in any repertoire you bring.

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Saturday 26 November 2016 – 13:00-16:00 – Protestant Germany, 1650-1750 – (Diploma 1) – St Patrick’s Church, 32 New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5JY

James Parsons coaches students in any piece you choose from a golden period that included the music of J.S. Bach. Although all are welcome, this class will especially interest those studying this repertoire for ARCO written papers in 2016, 2017.

Class update at 26.4.16

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EAST OF ENGLAND ORGAN DAY – 7 MAY 2016

THE 2ND EAST OF ENGLAND ORGAN DAY

SATURDAY 7 MAY 2016

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL

HOLBROOK

SUFFOLK

This year’s event features Kevin Bowyer, Tom Bell, Tim Harper and William Saunders

The event showcases the school’s two organs by Hill, Norman & Beard, including the 4-man Grand Organ from 1933

Please see programme of the day below

Holbrook is approximately 60 minutes from Liverpool Street by train (to Manningtree) and easily accessed via the A12

For further information please contact:

Andrew Cantrill BA FRCO, Organist, The Royal Hospital School, Suffolk

Tel: 07752 626 424

Email: drewcantrill@gmail.com

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | April 20, 2016 · 10:48 am

by d.baker152@btinternet.com | April 15, 2016 · 11:15 am

Organ Recital at The Community of the Resurrection – 30 April 2016

The Community of the Resurrection is proud to present an organ recital on Saturday 30 April 2016 at 7.30 pm

The Community of the Resurrection
Stocks Bank Road
Mirfield, West Yorkshire
WF14 0BN

http://www.mirfieldcommunity.org.uk/news/393-ben-teague-organ-recital

The concert will once again be performed by Ben Teague, a student at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama:

Ben Teague Organ Recital Poster

The acoustics in the Community’s recently refurbished church are spectacular and offer a unique environment in which to hear choral ensembles, organ recitals and orchestral programmes:

CR Interior

Tickets are £7.50 which includes a complimentary interval drink

All proceeds to the Community’s works

To purchase your ticket in advance, please contact Jenny Ashmore on tel: 01924 483308 or e-mail: Jashmore@mirfield.org.uk

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | March 31, 2016 · 11:00 am

THE LONDON ORGAN COMPETITION – 29 DECEMBER 2016

The London Organ Competition, administered by the Committee of The Organ Club, will be held on

Saturday 29th December, 2016

at St Clement Danes Church

Strand, London

Please open the links below for:

Entry details (and entry form)
Joining Instructions (Junior Section)
Joining Instructions (Senior Section)
Rules and Conditions

London Competition Entry Form London Competition Join Junior London Competition Join Senior London Competition Rules and Conditions

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | March 19, 2016 · 3:49 pm

COFFEE, CAKE & KEYS – ST JOHN’S CHURCH, LEEDS

You are invited to St John’s Church in Leeds on Thursday 31^st March at 11.00 am for the first session of Coffee, Cake & Keys.

Coffee, Cake & Keys is a chance to listen to organ and piano music with refreshments and chat about organs, pianos, church music, choral and more. What’s more, the tea, coffee and cake will be provided for free!

St John’s Church is the oldest parish church in the city of Leeds and one of 350 churches in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust, the national charity protecting historic churches no longer needed to regular worship. The organ at St John’s was built by Forster & Andrews of Hull in 1864 – more information here. The architecture and historic furnishings are magnificent.

Further information is available at http://theleedsorganist.co.uk/coffee-cake-and-keys/

If you’re unable to make it but know anyone who might be interested in coming along, please forward this invitation as we’d like to meet as many people as possible who share our interest in music.

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | February 9, 2016 · 1:36 pm

ORGANIST VACANCY – ST MARTIN’S CHURCH, BRIGHOUSE, WEST YORKSHIRE

St Martin’s Church, Brighouse, West Yorkshire is seeking to appoint a Director of Music who has a vocation to lead Christian worship.

St Martin’s has a committed choir and worship group of both children and adults. The applicant should be a skilled organist and pianist interested in developing worship that brings together traditional and modern hymns, anthems and chants. S/he should be a strong leader able to encourage singers and musicians of varied skills and ages. S/he would be expected to lead worship on most Sunday mornings and the major festivals as well as monthly evensong, and rehearse the choir/worship group during the week. Remuneration negotiable based on RSCM rates and experience.

For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Reverend Paul Webb on: 01484 721689 or revpaulwebb@gmail.com.

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | February 5, 2016 · 10:55 am

St Sepulchre Organ Scholarship‏

Organ Scholarship at St Sepulchre-without Newgate, Holborn

running from September 2016 to July 2017

The commitment: Principal, and only, accompanist for the professional choir for the Tuesday evening service of choral evensong at 6:30 pm, with a rehearsal before at 5:30 pm. Occasional special services on other days.

Suitability: The scholarship is ideal for someone who is looking to expand their accompaniment repertoire and gain experience in service playing. With the Musician’s chapel (where Henry Wood is buried) and the chapel for the Royal Fusiliers, the church hosts a number of prestigious services. The church currently has a 2-manual Makin electronic organ while the special Harrison instrument is awaiting restoration.

The organ scholar is able to practise at pre-arranged times. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and supportive. There are plenty of opportunities to conduct if the scholar so wishes. The director of music is also willing to give lessons in either choral conducting or singing as part of the scholarship.

Desirable: Approximately grade 8-diploma standard on the organ. Previous accompaniment experience, ideally for the service of choral evensong, and a repertoire of voluntaries for after the service.

Remuneration: £2000 (plus extra for special services)

All applications welcome!

If you are interested or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either:
Ashley Wagner (current organ scholar): wagnomics@gmail.com or Peter Asprey (director of music): peter@stsepulchres.org

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | January 14, 2016 · 11:47 am

Brereton Memorial Fund – Grant Application Deadline

The Brereton Memorial Fund application deadline is coming up soon – 31st Jan 2016.

An information sheet and application form are attached.

bf application form 2015

Full details about the Fund and how to apply are also available at http://www.breretonfund.org/how_to_apply.html

The fund aims to support:

The teaching and learning of the organ at every level for students of all ages
The nurturing of choral music, especially church music

Music education projects, especially primary school music-making

Please pass on this information to colleagues, students, pupils and friends who may be interested.

For any further information please contact Jude Brereton, Founder Trustee – Brereton Memorial Fund (E-mail: judebrereton@gmail.com).

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | January 10, 2016 · 3:42 pm

St Giles’ Church, Pontefract – Friday Concert Series

St Giles’ Church

Market Place

PONTEFRACT

WF8 1AT

See below for details about St Giles’ Lunchtime Concert Series – concerts are held on Fridays at 1.00 pm:

Poster – Jan-Feb 2016 – St Giles’ Concert Series

Admission is £4.00 per recital and includes tea/coffee

Also, on Sunday 17th January at 7.45 pm Paul Bowen will be playing Messaien’s “La Nativite du seigneur”.

This follows our Epiphany Carol Service which will take place at 6.30 pm that evening.

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | January 7, 2016 · 10:46 am

FOR SALE – ELECTRONIC ORGAN

ELECTRONIC ORGAN FOR SALE

SYSTEM 120 SECOND-HAND/USED

Built by Allen Organs in the 1970s for churches in Epsom and Guildford

Purchased in 2005 by ex-RCO member

Good condition, full-size console, 2 manuals and 32 concave pedal board

Includes original brochure page given to previous owner by Allen Organs

Photographs available

Interested parties please contact owner direct: chloewilliams900@gmail.com

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