TWO OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO YOUNG ORGANISTS:
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SUITABLE CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR AN ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP AT
ST JOHN THE DIVINE, KENNINGTON, LONDON, SW9
NOTE: THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 28 JUNE 2016
SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO AUDITION/INTERVIEW WEEK COMMENCING
SUNDAY 3 JULY BY ARRANGEMENT
St John the Divine is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, up and coming organist from September 2016. This post would be particularly suitable for someone pre-university or conservatoire who is keen to develop their expertise in the English choral tradition.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED OVERVIEW, ROLE DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION FORM:
OVERVIEW ROLE DESCRIPTION Organ Scholar_Application Form-1
Further details, if required, can be requested from the Vicar Fr Mark Williams through the Parish Office: 020 7735 934/ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP
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AN EXCITING POSITION HAS ARISEN FOR A DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT
ST SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, PIMLICO IN CENTRAL LONDON
REMUNERATION IS BASED ON RSCM GUIDELINES IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXPERIENCE
CLOSING DATE: 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY 13 JULY 2016
INTERVIEWS: TUESDAY 19 JULY OR THURSDAY 21 JULY 2016
Please open the links below for advert and job information:
Director of Music advert v3 Director of Music job information v3
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Organists in Business – a conference for organists seeking advice with career development and business skills
Saturday 18th June 2016
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
at The Dutch Church
7 Austin Friars
London EC2N 2HA
Presentations on career options and relevant business skills
Features a musical interlude from students of the Royal Academy of Music
For prices, details and booking form please see the attached link:
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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.
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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:
London Competition Entry Form London Competition Join Junior London Competition Join Senior London Competition Rules and Conditions
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RCO ACADEMY COURSES & WORKSHOPS 2015-2016
Included under the chronological list of general RCO events are all the courses and workshops available in the College’s Young Organists Programme for 2015-2016, together with classes offered by the RCO Academy Organ School.
RCO Young Organists Programme – Student Members will be e-mailed full details of all events and courses as they become available. To view the full list of events, courses or workshops through to June 2016 and to book online visit: www.rco.org.uk.
RCO Academy Organ School – to view the full list of events, courses or workshops through to June 2016 and to book online visit: www.rco.org.uk/organ_school.php.
Places are still available on many of the listed events (playing and/or observer places).
Note: If a class is marked ‘full’, it is worth telephoning 05603 460484 to enquire about observer places, cancellations or a repeat class.
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Places are still available for the following RCO classes:-
Saturday 17 October 2015
Accompany and Conduct
(ABRSM grades 3 to 6)
St Giles’ Cripplegate, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA
1100-1400
This class is for any organist with little or no experience accompanying a choir, leading a choir from the organ, or conducting. Simon Williams will have a group of singers on hand to help you practise any or all of these skills. You might like to prepare a piece from our list or check your preferred piece with us in advance.
Fee: £67
Saturday 24 October 2015
Preparing for grades 5 to 8
(ABRSM grades 5 to 8)
St John’s, Notting Hill, London W11 2NN
14oo-1700
Gabriele Damiani leads an inspiring class on a recently rebuilt organ for anyone preparing for a forthcoming ABRSM exam from grade 5 to 8. There will be coaching on all, or any, of the components you most want help with, whether playing pieces, scales, sight-reading, aural, or general strategies for practice and coping with exam stress.
Fee: £67
Book your place on one of these classes now.
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