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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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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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THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE (TOSE) JULY 2017

JOIN US AT THE QUEEN’S COLLEGE, OXFORD

FOR THE ORGAN SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE (TOSE)

TUESDAY 18 JULY TO SUNDAY 23 JULY 2017

45 PLACES AND A WARM WELCOME FOR TEENAGERS AGED 14 TO 19 YEARS

FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE OPEN THE FOLLOWING LINK: book-for-tose-2017

BOOK ONLINE NOW AT: TOSE

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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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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:

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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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Brereton Memorial Fund – Grant Application Deadline

The Brereton Memorial Fund application deadline is coming up soon – 31st Jan 2016. 
An information sheet and application form are attached.  
 
Full details about the Fund and how to apply are also available at http://www.breretonfund.org/how_to_apply.html
 
The fund aims to support:
  • The teaching and learning of the organ at every level for students of all ages

  • The nurturing of choral music, especially church music

  • Music education projects, especially primary school music-making 

Please pass on this information to colleagues, students, pupils and friends who may be interested. 
For any further information please contact Jude Brereton, Founder Trustee – Brereton Memorial Fund (E-mail:  judebrereton@gmail.com).
 

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ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP – UNIVERSITY OF HULL

Applications for the University of Hull Organ Scholarship are open annually

Award: £2,000 per year

Eligibility: available to music students with organ as the first-study instrument

Duties include: recitals, official occasions, directing the University Chapel Choir and assisting the Director of Music at Beverley Minster

For more details about Beverley Minster, including the organ specification, visit: www.beverleyminster.org.uk

For more information about this and other scholarships offered by the University of Hull, including instructions for how to apply, visit: http://uniofhull.info/music-scholarshipsandbursaries

Deadline: 15 January 2016

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