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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | January 9, 2017 · 3:19 pm

RCO ACADEMY – TWO UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS FOR TEENAGE ORGANISTS

An opportunity for ambitious teenage organ students aged 14 to 19 years of age to book for two upcoming RCO Academy events;

parallel and interconnective routes through higher education into the world of professional music making, designed to provide a taste of:

THE CONSERVATOIRE EXPERIENCE
in Birmingham on Saturday 11 February 2017
and
THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE (TOSE)
in Oxford from 18 to 23 July 2017

Please take a moment at the start of this new term to scan the following attachments:

book for TOSE 2017 (1)

Booking for both courses is now open via http://www.rco.org.uk and the attachments provide precise links.

RCO Bursaries are also available to assist with fees for TOSE.

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | December 21, 2016 · 7:05 pm

Master Class Images – St Patrick’s RC Church, Huddersfield

Photographs taken during the Master Class (Protestant Germany 1650-1750)

held at St Patrick’s RC Church in Huddersfield

on Saturday 26 November 2016

led by James Parsons (Royal College of Organists)

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | October 8, 2016 · 1:52 pm

OCTOBER COURSES FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS – RCO ACADEMY

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND A FEW DAYS IN EDINBURGH AMIDST THE AUTUMN COLOURS

AND THE SUPERB ORGANS

RCO Academy in Edinburgh at autumn half-term 2016

LIFELONG LEARNING AND ACCREDITATION FROM THE

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS

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YOUNG ORGANISTS IN TRANSITION

OCTOBER COURSES FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

IN A RELAXED HALF-TERM ATMOSPHERE

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sign up for

FIND YOUR FEET!

(early steps in organ playing – ideal for young people age 8 to 15 –

especially pianists who’d love to try the pipe organ)

and

BUILD YOUR SKILLS!

(ambitious teenage organists develop Style and Technique)

–

Friday 28 to Sunday 30 October 2016 in Edinburgh

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INFORMATION AND EASY ONLINE BOOKING AT

https://www.rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=461

Please see attachment: book-for-fyf-and-bys-2016-1

(James Parsons: 07887 537773)

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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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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | April 8, 2016 · 11:27 am

RCO ACADEMY IN ST ANDREWS – 30 MAY 2016

Organists – join us in St Andrews, Scotland

on Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30 May 2016

09:30 to 17:30

RCO ACADEMY in association with ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY promotes

RAISE YOUR GAME!

Inspiration day for organists of all ages and stages

Organists—join us in St Andrews on 30 May 2016 (1)

A great ‘hands-on’ day-programme with tuition in graded classes

Also ideal for pianists who would like to try the organ

Play the superb pipe organs in St Andrews

and receive top tips from tutors

TO BOOK AND FOR ENQUIRIES: see attached flyer

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | March 19, 2016 · 2:49 pm

RCO Academy courses for young organists in April and July 2016

Join us in Oxford on Saturday 2 April 2016

SET YOUR SIGHTS!

A taste of the organ scholar experience – a day-programme for teenage organists aiming for an organ scholarship at University or Cathedral

AND

Join us in Cambridge – Tuesday 19 July to Sunday 24 July 2016

THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE

Live the life of an organ scholar with tutors

For full details and on-line booking instructions: –

book for 2016 SYS&TOSE

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by d.baker152@btinternet.com | 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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