Tag Archives: RCO

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.

————–

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.

————–

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

Comments Off on RCO ACADEMY ORGAN SCHOOL – CLASS VACANCIES 2016

Filed under Master Classes, News and Views

Tagged as 2016, ABRSM, ABRSM Exams, Academy, Andrew Cantrill, Anne Marsden Thomas, April, ARCO, Birmingham, Calderdal, Cambridge, CertRCO, Church, class, Classes, Dulwich, exams, FRCO, Frederick Stocken, Gerdi Troskie, Halifax, Halifax MInster, Halifax Organ Academy, Hebden Bridge, HOA, Holland, Horsham, Huddersfield, James Parsons, Jonathan Bunney, July, June, London, Marilyn Harper, May, music, musician, News and Views, November, October, opportunity, Organ, organist, Oxford, Prof David Baker, programme, RCO, RCO Academy Organ School, Reitze Smits, Richard Brasier, Robin Harrison, Robin Walker, Roger Carter, Royal College of Organists, September, Simon Williams, students, Tenbury, theory, Vacancies

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

Comments Off on RCO ACADEMY IN ST ANDREWS – 30 MAY 2016

Filed under News and Views

Tagged as 2016, 30 May, Academy, Classes, events, Halifax Organ Academy, Henry Fairs, HOA, James Parsons, Monday, music, musician, News and Views, opportunity, Organ Recitals, organist, organists, pianists, Pipe Organ, programme, Raise Your Game, RCO, RCO Academy, recital, Recitals, Royal College of Organists, Scotland, St Andrews, St Salvator's Chapel, Tom Wilkinson, tuition, University of St Andrews

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

Comments Off on RCO Academy courses for young organists in April and July 2016

Filed under News and Views

Tagged as 2016, Anne Page, April, Cambridge, Choral repertoire, Classes, Courses, Ely Cathedral, events, Graham Ross, Halifax Organ Academy, Hertford College, HOA, James Parsons, July, Matthew Martin, Minster, music, musician, News and Views, Oliver Brett, opportunity, Organ, Oxford, programme, Queens College, RCO, RCO Academy, Sarah Baldock, scholar, Scholarship, Set Your Sights, The Organ Scholar Experience, Thomas Ospital, Tom Bell, Trinity College, tutors, Workshops, young organists

by d.baker152@btinternet.com | February 9, 2016 · 3:28 pm

DIOCESE OF LEEDS MUSIC DAY – 25 JUNE 2016

Calling all Parish Musicians, Organists, Choirs, Cantors and Clergy!

Diocese of Leeds Music Day

in association with the Royal College of Organists and sponsored by Viscount Organs

Saturday 25 June 2016, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Wheeler Hall, Leeds Cathedral

John Duggan – Internationally Renowned Composer

Thomas Leech and Benjamin Saunders – Diocese of Leeds Singing Programme

David Pipe – Diocese of Leeds Organists Training Programme

Philip Meaden – Royal College of Organists

10.00 am – Registration and Coffee

10.15 am – Singing Workshops

A brand new English Congregational Mass setting by John Duggan and a Gregorian Chant Mass for Sundays in Ordinary Time.

Participants are invited to form a choir to sing Duggan’s Mass in the Cathedral at 12 noon (optional).

“Duggan’s new English Mass is by far finest musical setting yet encountered”

“This new mass is brilliant, superbly written, uplifting and perfect for parish use”

12.45 – 1.30 pm – Lunch (not provided)

1.30 3.00 pm – Learn the organ

The Diocese of Leeds Organists Training Programme. This new organists training scheme is a partnership between the Diocese of Leeds and the Royal College of Organists and is aimed at new learners and improving players. The scheme will be introduced by RCO Chief Executive Philip Meaden and a practical workshop will follow with David Pipe, who has recently joined the Diocese of Leeds Music Team from York Minster.

Admission is free to all but places are limited and need to be booked in advance.

A complimentary copy of John Duggan’s new congregational mass will be given to all participants and extra copies will be available for purchase on the day at a discounted rate.

To book for you or your group please email Eleanor Cully with numbers at:

office@dioceseofleedsmusic.org.uk as soon as possible to secure your place/s.

Comments Off on DIOCESE OF LEEDS MUSIC DAY – 25 JUNE 2016

Filed under News and Views

Tagged as 2016, Benjamin Saunders, Cantors and Clergy, Cathedral, Choir, choirs, Composer, congregational mass, David Pipe, Diocese of Leeds, English Mass, events, Gregorian Chant Mass, Halifax Organ Academy, HOA, John Duggan, June, learners, Leeds Cathedral, Leeds Organists Training Programme, Mass, Music Day, News and Views, Organ, organists, Parish Musicians, Philip Meaden, players, RCO, Royal College of Organists, Singing, Singing Programme, Thomas Leech, training scheme, Viscount Organs, Wheeler Hall, Workshop, Workshops, York Minster

by d.baker152@btinternet.com | February 7, 2016 · 3:29 pm

RCO ACADEMY – THREE ATTRACTIONS FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

In the coming months the Royal College of Organists has specifically programmed three events for ambitious young organists:

book for 2016 SYS&TOSE sign up for THE CONSERVATOIRE EXPERIENCE

THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, LONDON

on SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2016

THE CONSERVATOIRE EXPERIENCE

CONSIDER A PREMIER PATHWAY INTO THE WORLD OF THE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIST

details and booking at https://www.rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=430

OXFORD

on SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2016

SET YOUR SIGHTS!

A TASTE OF THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE

details and booking at https://www.rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=434

CAMBRIDGE

from TUESDAY 19 to Sunday 24 JULY 2016

THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE

LIVE THE LIFE OF AN ORGAN SCHOLAR

details and booking at https://www.rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=431

Generous bursaries and early-booking discount on offer – OBSERVERS WELCOME

The Royal College of Organists

PO Box 7328

New Milton

BH25 9DU

tel: 05600 197563

Incorporated by Royal Charter

Registered Charity Number 312847

Comments Off on RCO ACADEMY – THREE ATTRACTIONS FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

Filed under News and Views

Tagged as 2016, April, bursaries, Cambridge, Courses, events, experience, February, Halifax Organ Academy, HOA, July, London, News and Views, observers, opportunity, Organ, Organ Scholarship, organists, Oxford, RCO, RCO Academy, Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Organists, scholar, Scholarship, Set Your Sights, The Conservatoire Experience, The Organ Scholar Experience, Workshops

by d.baker152@btinternet.com | January 8, 2016 · 12:40 pm

RCO e-news – January 2016

RCO Academy

Look up www.rco.org.uk for the full list of events and to book online.

Included as a discrete block under the chronological list of general events are all the courses and workshops included in the College’s Young Organists Programme. Also included are the classes offered by the RCO Academy Organ School. Further details of the latter are on our website at www.rco.org.uk/organ_school.php.

For full details go to: RCO e-news – January 2016

Comments Off on RCO e-news – January 2016

Filed under Master Classes, News and Views

Tagged as 2016, Academy, Classes, Courses, e-news, events, Halifax Organ Academy, HOA, January 2016, music, News and Views, opportunity, Organ, Organ Scholarship, Organ School, organist, organists, RCO, RCO Academy, Royal College of Organists, Workshops, Young Organists Programme

by d.baker152@btinternet.com | January 7, 2016 · 10:46 am

FOR SALE – ELECTRONIC ORGAN

ELECTRONIC ORGAN FOR SALE

SYSTEM 120 SECOND-HAND/USED

Built by Allen Organs in the 1970s for churches in Epsom and Guildford

Purchased in 2005 by ex-RCO member

Good condition, full-size console, 2 manuals and 32 concave pedal board

Includes original brochure page given to previous owner by Allen Organs

Photographs available

Interested parties please contact owner direct: chloewilliams900@gmail.com

Comments Off on FOR SALE – ELECTRONIC ORGAN

Filed under News and Views

Tagged as 2nd hand, Allen Organs, Church, DIrector of Music, electronic, electronic organ, For Sale, Halifax Organ Academy, HOA, News and Views, opportunity, Organ, organist, RCO, second-hand, System 120, used, wanted

by d.baker152@btinternet.com | November 5, 2015 · 5:39 pm

RCO ACADEMY COURSES & WORKSHOPS 2015-2016

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.

Comments Off on RCO ACADEMY COURSES & WORKSHOPS 2015-2016

Filed under Master Classes, News and Views

Tagged as 2015, 2016, Classes, Easter, events, Halifax Organ Academy, HOA, London, masterclasses, News and Views, Organ, Organ School, organist, Oxford, programme, RCO, RCO Academy, tuition, Workshops, young organists

by d.baker152@btinternet.com | 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/

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

Filed under News and Views

Tagged as 2015, Academy, Chapel music, choirs, Classes, conference, Courses, Jesus College, lessons, music, musician, November, opportunities, Organ and Choral Scholars, Organ Awards, Organ Event, Organ Scholar, Organ Scholarships for All, organ skills, organist, Oxford Organ Scholars, Oxford University, RCO, Royal College of Organists, undergraduate

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

Comments Off on OCTOBER COURSES FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

Filed under News and Views

Tagged as Academy, autumn, Birmingham Conservatoire, Brigitte Harris, Bristol, bursaries, Christ Church Bristol, Christopher Allsop, Classes, Clifton, Courses, Edinburgh, GMC Trust, half term, Halifax Organ Academy, HOA, James Parsons, News and Views, October, Organ, organists, pianists, Pipe Organ, pipe organs, programme, RCO, residential, skills, William Haddon Charitable Foundation, Williams Church Music Trust, Worcester Cathedral, YHA, young organists

Tag Archives: RCO

RCO ACADEMY ORGAN SCHOOL – CLASS VACANCIES 2016

Like this:

RCO ACADEMY IN ST ANDREWS – 30 MAY 2016

Like this:

RCO Academy courses for young organists in April and July 2016

Like this:

DIOCESE OF LEEDS MUSIC DAY – 25 JUNE 2016

Like this:

RCO ACADEMY – THREE ATTRACTIONS FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

Like this:

RCO e-news – January 2016

RCO Academy

Like this:

FOR SALE – ELECTRONIC ORGAN

Like this:

RCO ACADEMY COURSES & WORKSHOPS 2015-2016

Like this:

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

Like this:

OCTOBER COURSES FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

Like this:

Contents

Recent Posts

Recent Comments

Archives

Categories

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Posts and Comments

Tag Archives: RCO

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

RCO Academy

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Contents

Recent Posts

Recent Comments

Archives

Categories

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Posts and Comments