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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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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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