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Organist Wanted – All Saints’, Elland – 17th September
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August 23, 2017 · 12:34 pmOrganist Wanted – Moldgreen URC, Huddersfield – 10th September
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August 23, 2017 · 12:01 pmSnetzler Organ 250th Anniversary
HALIFAX MINSTER’S SNETZLER ORGAN IS 250!
Come along to our 250th Anniversary Recital by Professor David Baker
at Halifax Minster on Thursday 22nd September 2016
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (refreshments available from 12:15 pm)
Free entry – retiring collection
For full details: organ-250-poster
Also there is still time to book a place on the RCO technique class at St Thomas’s Church, Heptonstall on 24th September where Anne Marsden Thomas will be holding this class. Further details can be found at https://www.rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=443.
Please contact David Baker at d.baker152@btinternet.com for further details and possible discounts!
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NIGEL OGDEN AT STOCKPORT TOWN HALL
THE LANCASTRIAN THEATRE ORGAN TRUST’S NEXT PRESENTATION IS AT
STOCKPORT TOWN HALL, EDWARD STREET, STOCKPORT, SK1 3XE
AND WILL FEATURE THE PRESENTER OF BBC’S
“THE ORGANIST ENTERTAINS” – NIGEL OGDEN
For full details of the event go to: Stockport Town Hall
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SADDLEWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES
SADDLEWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES – SARAH HARROP AND THE SINGERS OF HEY CHAPEL
AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY VICTOR KHADEM ON WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 7:30 PM
AT SADDLEWORTH MUSEUM, HIGH STREET, UPPERMILL, OL3 6HS
Members Free, Non-members £3:00
For full details, please open the following link: Sarah Harrop Hand-out or contact: victorkhadem89@gmail.com
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CINEMA ORGAN SOCIETY – 4 SEPTEMBER 2016 AT SALTAIRE
CINEMA ORGAN SOCIETY
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John Mannat the Victoria Hall, Saltaire Sunday 4th September 2016 Doors open and Wurlitzer Cafe 2.00 pm Organ rises at 2.30 pm |
John Mann was born in Brighton and, after piano and church organ lessons, was engaged at Brighton Ice Rink to play for the skaters at the age of 17. John was also with Bobby Howell’s Band at Brighton Sports Stadium.
John toured ABC Cinemas with live shows throughout 1959, based at the Plaza Worthing. Summer seasons at Skegness and Ramsgate followed, after which John spent ten years at Queens Ice Rink in London. John then returned to Summer Seasons, dividing his time between Worthing, Eastbourne and Bexhill-on-Sea.
John has many recordings to his credit both on his Eminent organ and a variety of theatre pipe organs. He has broadcast from the Granada Tooting and been a popular and frequent contributor to BBC Radio 2’s ‘The Organist Entertains’.
John last played at the Victoria Hall in 2009 and this may be the last opportunity to see him in the North before he retires from the concert circuit.
Further details can be obtained by telephoning COS Northern District: 0845 4002208
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HERITAGE OPEN DAY AT LOCKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
Heritage Open Day – Saturday 10th September 2016 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
at Lockwood Baptist Church, 213 Lockwood Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3TG
Among other attractions is the opportunity to play (or to present a recital) on our vintage 1905 Connacher Organ.
Booking is not essential, however it would be helpful for planning purposes if you could inform the church of your attendance.
Church Office: 01484 548423
Minister Brian Davison: 01484 318304
E-mail: Lockwood Baptist Church
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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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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.
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St Sepulchre Organ Scholarship
Organ Scholarship at St Sepulchre-without Newgate, Holborn
running from September 2016 to July 2017
The commitment: Principal, and only, accompanist for the professional choir for the Tuesday evening service of choral evensong at 6:30 pm, with a rehearsal before at 5:30 pm. Occasional special services on other days.
Suitability: The scholarship is ideal for someone who is looking to expand their accompaniment repertoire and gain experience in service playing. With the Musician’s chapel (where Henry Wood is buried) and the chapel for the Royal Fusiliers, the church hosts a number of prestigious services. The church currently has a 2-manual Makin electronic organ while the special Harrison instrument is awaiting restoration.
The organ scholar is able to practise at pre-arranged times. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and supportive. There are plenty of opportunities to conduct if the scholar so wishes. The director of music is also willing to give lessons in either choral conducting or singing as part of the scholarship.
Desirable: Approximately grade 8-diploma standard on the organ. Previous accompaniment experience, ideally for the service of choral evensong, and a repertoire of voluntaries for after the service.
Remuneration: £2000 (plus extra for special services)
All applications welcome!
If you are interested or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either:
Ashley Wagner (current organ scholar): wagnomics@gmail.com or Peter Asprey (director of music): peter@stsepulchres.org
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