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An Introduction to Trio Playing – London

An Introduction to Trio Playing – 01 July 2017 (11.00 – 14.00) – 

St Mary’s Church, Lothbury London (EC2R 7HH)
(click here for directions).

Are you an intermediate organ player looking to venture into or expand on your trio playing skills? If so, RCO are running this course for you!

Success in co-ordinating three independent lines opens the gate to a wealth of wonderful music, including Bach’s famous sonatas.  Students find that achieving that success is a significant challenge, so let Anne show you the techniques that will overcome that challenge.   Prepare a single exercise (two-stave combinations) , as detailed below, and we will provide all other exercises needed.

What to prepare:
Please prepare at least one piece from the list here, perfecting all two-stave combinations. (Please do not try combining all three staves).

Cost: 

RCO members: £65

Non members: £71

 

Further information here.

 

 

 

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RCO ACADEMY SUMMER COURSE 2017

THE RCO ACADEMY SUMMER COURSE

MONDAY 31 JULY TO SATURDAY 5 AUGUST 2017

IN THE CITY OF LONDON

(founded by Anne Marsden Thomas MBE)

Summer Course 2017

Please see above link for booking form/information regarding the above summer course, to be held Monday 31 July to Saturday 5 August 2017.  

Ideally, please book through the website at https://www.rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=476  but if this is not possible, you can print off the form and post a cheque to RCO Bookings (address below).  

www.rco.org.uk

Correspondence address: RCO Bookings and Accounts, PO Box 7328, New Milton, Hampshire, 
BH25 9DU

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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: 

sign up for THE CONSERVATOIRE EXPERIENCE 2017

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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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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Master Class with Henry Fairs – 13 November 2016

There is one place available for a student who would like to play for Henry Fairs
on Sunday 13 November  2016,  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
at the Royal Hospital School
The class is free, and would suit somebody in the ABRSM 6-8/ARCO bracket. The chapel organ is a 4-man, 1933 HNB.
The nearest station is Manningtree, and transport to the school can be provided.
For further details or information please contact Drew CantrillHenry Fairs

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FAURE’S REQUIEM COME AND SING EVENT – 13 NOVEMBER 2016

Halifax Minster is hosting a Come and Sing Faure Requiem

on Remembrance Sunday, 13 November 2016

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Directed by Simon Lindley; organist Graham Gribbin.

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Halifax Minster: 01422 355436/07775593949

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Young (and Potential) Organists’ Opportunities – Oxford – 9 November 2016

Organ For All Event
Wednesday 9 November 2016
An opportunity for young musicians to enhance and broaden their opportunities – see event details attached:  
 
There is a considerable programme of Organ Scholarships (as well as Choral Scholarships and a variety of music scholarships and bursaries) at the different colleges which make up the University of Oxford. Jesus College, Oxford is working with the Royal College of Organists, music teachers and church musicians to help communicate that it is more than possible for anyone to take up the organ (they really don’t need to be at schools boasting their own organ or their own organ teacher!), and to convey the many opportunities that learning the organ can bring. 
Jesus College wants to enthuse young musicians and broaden their aspirations, to learn about a great instrument, to find one nearby, to find a teacher nearby, and to access a great musical tradition. They are welcoming students of all ages 11+ to come along, and will be catering for both youngsters and sixth-formers; all teachers are also very welcome to attend, to find out more.
 
 Admission is free of charge (with sponsorship offered especially from Jesus College, New College, and Exeter College; we are inviting donations from anyone who wishes to attend or who wishes to sponsor a further place or two for prospective organists from low-income backgrounds).
 
                                                                     
  The Revd Dr Megan Daffern 
  Chaplain, Jesus College
Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DW
T: +44 (0)1865 2-79757

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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

YOUNG ORGANISTS IN TRANSITION

OCTOBER COURSES FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

IN A RELAXED HALF-TERM ATMOSPHERE

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

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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Call for expressions of interest in directing RCO activities

Call for expressions of interest in directing RCO activities in N. England, N. Wales, and The Isle of Man

The Royal College of Organists is seeking to expand its teaching and accreditation activities across the UK, so as better to serve the needs of those who play the organ and direct choirs. A recent survey of the sector, conducted by the College, showed that there was demand for greater local delivery of such activities across a broader spectrum, ranging from beginners through to development opportunities for professionals, and embracing both secular and religious contexts. The College has responded to this in a number of ways, including that of introducing a devolved management structure across four areas of the country. Further information on the College’s activities and planned developments may be obtained from the website www.rco.org.uk and at https://www.rco.org.uk/irco.php.

 This call invites expressions of interest in directing the College’s current and future activities in the North of England, North Wales, and The Isle of Man – from individuals or organisations. The attached brief outlines the role and I will be happy to discuss it informally if further detail would be helpful; please email me at philip.meaden@rco.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

 The role is available immediately and tenders may be submitted at any time until noon on 21 September. They should be sent to me at the email address given above, and should demonstrate clearly how the applicant is qualified to carry out the role as described in the brief, and the way(s) in which the various duties would be discharged. Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

Philip Meaden, Director, Royal College of Organists

 Telephone: 05600 767 208 (office); 0113 278 2818 (direct)

 Correspondence address: PO Box 7328, NEW MILTON BH25 5NL

 Registered address (not for correspondence): Royal College of Organists, 120 Pall Mall LONDON SW1Y 5EA

 Incorporated by Royal Charter, Registered Charity Number 312847

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ORGAN RECITALS AND CHORAL SERVICES IN CAMBRIDGE

ORGAN RECITALS AND CHORAL SERVICES IN CAMBRIDGE (DURING RCO’S TOSE)

RCO’S THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE – A RESIDENTIAL COURSE FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS

TUESDAY 19TH JULY  TO SUNDAY 24TH JULY 2016

Features ten recitals and choral services; members of the public are warmly invited to attend these events.  Choral services will be directed and performed by students, who will sing, accompany and conduct.

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS EXCEPT ORGAN RECITAL IN ELY CATHEDRAL, FOR WHICH TICKETS (£10:00) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE VIA Ely Cathedral tickets (FREE FOR ACCOMPANIED UNDER-16s)

FOR FULL PROGRAMME DETAILS PLEASE OPEN THE FOLLOWING LINK:

RCO EVENTS in Cambridge, July 16

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