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ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP – ST JOHN THE DIVINE, KENNINGTON

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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ORGANISTS IN BUSINESS – 18 JUNE 2016

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:

Org in Bus flyer (1)

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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.

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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.

Class update at 26.4.16

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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

 

 

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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.

 

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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:
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
OXFORD
on SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2016
SET YOUR SIGHTS!
A TASTE OF THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE
CAMBRIDGE
from TUESDAY 19 to Sunday 24 JULY 2016
THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE
LIVE THE LIFE OF AN ORGAN SCHOLAR
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

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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

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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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RCO Organ Recitals and Choral Services in Oxford – August 2015

Choral Services will be directed and performed by students.  Full details of players, recitals and choral services can be found at the Royal College of Organists Academy website (www.rco.org.uk). Welcome and free admission to all events:

Tuesday 4 August – Choral Compline – 9.15 pm – Queen’s College Chapel

Wednesday 5 August – Organ Recital – 1.15pm – Merton College Chapel; Choral Evensong – 5.15pm – Keble College Chapel

Thursday 6 August – Lunchtime Organ Recital – 1.15pm – Exeter College Chapel; Choral Compline – 9.15 pm – Exeter College Chapel

Friday 7 August – Lunchtime Organ Recital – 1.15pm – Pembroke College Chapel; Choral Evensong – 5.15pm – Jesus College Chapel

Saturday 8 August – Lunchtime Organ Recital – 1.15pm – New College Chapel; Students’ Showcase Organ Recital – 7.30pm – Christ Church Cathedral

Sunday 9 August – Choral Evensong – 3.30pm – New College Chapel

 

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Two dates for your diary: Reminder

SET YOUR SIGHTS!                                                                                     a taste of the organ scholar experience                                                                           In Cambridge on Saturday 28 February

RAISE YOUR  GAME!                                                                             inspiration day for organists of all ages and standards –and for pianists keen to try the organ. In Worcester on Monday 4 May (Bank Holiday Monday)

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