COME AND SING EVENSONG
HALIFAX MINSTER
SUNDAY 26TH JUNE 2016
REHEARSAL 2:30 PM
SERVICE 4:00 PM
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, OR IF YOU INTEND TO SING, PLEASE CONTACT GRAHAM GRIBBIN, MINSTER ORGANIST
(CONTACT DETAILS ON THE LINK BELOW):
COME AND SING EVENSONG
HALIFAX MINSTER
SUNDAY 26TH JUNE 2016
REHEARSAL 2:30 PM
SERVICE 4:00 PM
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, OR IF YOU INTEND TO SING, PLEASE CONTACT GRAHAM GRIBBIN, MINSTER ORGANIST
(CONTACT DETAILS ON THE LINK BELOW):
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A vacancy exists for an Organist(s) at Morley Central Methodist Church,
Wesley Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9EE
The church is happy to consider flexibility, eg job sharing or playing on a rota basis. There is generally one Sunday service at 10:30 am.
The organ is a fine 3-manual Binns dating from 1921 (please see NPOR for specification): NPOR
(Please disregard the NPOR survey comments regarding the winding; this, together with electrification of the action and installation of a solid state prison capture system, has been rectified in the last ten years).
If you are interested, or require further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Adrian Clarkson: adrian_clarkson@blueyonder.co.uk
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Lunchtime Organ Recitals at Bradford Cathedral
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
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YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AN ORGAN RECITAL
BY SEBASTIAN THOMSON FRCO
ON SATURDAY 18TH JUNE 2016 AT 7.30 PM
AT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH
CHURCH STREET
WIVELISCOMBE
SOMERSET
TA4 2LR
The recital will include music by Bach, Reger and Howells together with some Jazz
No booking required
Free Admission
Interval Refreshments will be available
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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 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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April 20, 2016 · 10:48 amThe 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:
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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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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Westgate Chapel
Off Mulberry Way
Wakefield
We are seeking an Assistant Director of Music to assist with choir recruitment and training,
also to play for Sunday service
as well as weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies and other services
Remuneration for none Sunday services starts at £100
The Chapel Committee is currently formulating a new salary for the Director of Music
The organ was restored in 1874 and again in 2012 by David Wood of Huddersfield and is in good overall condition
Contact: Director of Music Paul Lindsay Dawson Bsc Hons MA FINS – 07729108385
http://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/wakefield/
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