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by | October 19, 2015 · 5:04 pm

PARR HALL ORGAN RECITAL WITH JONATHAN KINGSTON – 26 OCTOBER 2015

Parr Hall, Warrington’s historical Cavaille-Coll organ will be brought to life during the Autumn/Winter season when Jonathan Kingston performs at the Parr Hall Organ Recital on Monday, 26 October 2015 at 7.30 pm.

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Jonathan studied the organ with Professor Ian Tracey and Ian Wells of Liverpool’s Anglian Cathedral, home to one of the largest pipe organs in the world.  He was appointed Organ Scholar, and subsequently Sub-Organist to Bradford Cathedral before securing positions as Assistant Director and Director of Music at two leading independent schools.  Jonathan is currently Associate Director of Music at the Ordinariate Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Piccadilly.  He has broadcasted as soloist live on BBC TV and Radio and has given recitals in many cathedrals and churches in the UK and abroad, also appearing with several orchestras including The Halle, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, London Symphony Orchestra and English Symphony Orchestra.

Organ Concert – Parr Hall, Warrington – Monday 26 October 2015 – 7.30 pm – Jonathan Kingston

Ticket Price: £5/£4.50 (£6/£5.50 including online booking fee)

Contact: Pyramid & Parr Hall Cultural Quarter, Palmyra Square South, Warrington, WA1 1BL

Box Office and General Enquiries: 01925 442345

E-mail: pyramid@culturewarrington.org

 

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by | September 29, 2015 · 12:20 pm

ORGAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL AT JESUS COLLEGE, OXFORD – 3 NOVEMBER 2015

This is a half-day event for aspiring keyboard players, music teachers and Organists

at Jesus College, Oxford on 3 November 2015, from 12.30 pm to 7.00 pm

Playing the organ is a wonderful opportunity for gifted pianists and musicians who want to broaden their repertoire or context.  If you have a passion for music and want to learn about the opportunities and benefits of being an organ scholar, full details of this event and booking information can be found on the link below:

Organ Scholarship Outreach Autumn 2015

If you want to know more about Organ Awards at Oxford University, please visit:

http://www.music.ox.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/choral-and-organ-awards/organ-awards/

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by | September 22, 2015 · 5:36 pm

Student Organist/Accompanist – Washburn Benefice Choir, North Yorkshire

Washburn Benefice Choir, based in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, require a Student Organist to act as Accompanist for the following three services:

  • Friday 2nd October 2015 at 7.00 pm – Fewston, North Yorkshire
  • Sunday 4th October 2015 at 9.30 am – Farnley, North Yorkshire
  • Sunday 11th October 2015 at 10.00 am – Leathley, North Yorkshire

(Rehearsals/choir practice take place on Mondays at 7.00 pm at Leathley)

The choir will be singing three pieces:

“Though Visiteth the Earth”

“Sing to the Lord of Harvest”

“Glory, Love and Praise and Honour”; tune by Eberlin

Expressions of interest, or for further information, please contact Terry Bramall:  terry@bramallinc.com

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by | September 21, 2015 · 5:54 pm

High School Organists – Free Tuition for 4 years – The University of Alabama

The University of Alabama is offering Out-of-State/Undergraduate Scholarships for High School Organists. 

The application deadline for 4 years’ free tuition  is 15 December 2015.

Out-of-State Scholarships/Undergraduate Scholarships for 2016-2017 are:

  • Capstone Scholar
  • Collegiate Scholar
  • Foundation in Excellence Scholarship
  • UA Scholar
  • Presidential Scholar

For more information about the above scholarships and to review the FAQ section, go to: http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out-of-state.html

The process of applying for scholarships varies based on whether you are an entering freshman, a transfer student, or a currently enrolled student.  For more information about the application process, go to: http://scholarships.ua.edu/apply/

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by | August 31, 2015 · 1:35 pm

St Martin’s Parish Church, Brighouse – Recital of Music for Two Organs – 4 September 2015

St Martin’s Parish Church, Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT

is holding a RECITAL OF MUSIC FOR TWO ORGANS on Friday, 4 September, 2015 at 7.30 pm

Playing are:

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Robert Gower, Composer and Arranger

(Organist at St Barnabas Catholic Cathedral, Nottingham)

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Martin Singleton (Music Director at St Anselm’s, Hatch End;

Organ Tutor and Chapel Organist at Harrow School)

Tickets £10.00

Concessions £ 8.00

For tickets telephone 01484 715238 (can be booked in advance or at the door)

Ticket price includes programme and buffet supper with wine and soft drinks

 

 

 

 

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by | August 14, 2015 · 3:56 pm

Music Vacancies

– Let there be music –

Heritage Lottery Fund joint funders

Director of Music – Organist and Choir Leader  –  £8k p.a. for 3 years + weddings and funerals –

and opportunity for post at Whitley Parish Church. Posts of organist after 3 years.

Project Officer – £2400 p.a. for 3 years – Binns Organ currently being restored.

To develop music and a choir in church and in the community   See full details and forms:

http://www.thornhillparishchurch.org.uk/music.htm

Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ

This is an exciting opportunity, as a result of Heritage Lottery and other funding, to undertake the restoration of the church organ and run an innovative development project aimed at encouraging local people of all ages to appreciate and enjoy choral music in the church and community.  Full details of the scheme, targets and budget will be available for genuine applicants prior to interview.

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by | August 12, 2015 · 3:27 pm

Royal College of Organists Classes

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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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