Get a glimpse into the life of an organ adviser in the latest Organ Podcast with William McVicker, one of the country’s leading pipe organ consultants. Listen here: bit.ly/4ao5prY
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Join David Saint as he leads an open repertoire class on a Harrison & Harrison organ from 1928. Taking place at All Saints Church in Gosforth on 22 June, it’s promoted in partnership with the Newcastle and District Society of Organists. Book here: bit.ly/3ynki0o

In Episode 8 of The Organ Podcast, Mark O’Brien talks to Anne Marsden Thomas MBE about her career, how a poor introduction to the organ was her inspiration as a teacher, and the challenges facing women organists. Listen here: bit.ly/4ao5prY

David Saint will be at All Saints Church in Gosforth, Newcastle on 22 June to lead a performance class on an excellent Harrison & Harrison organ from 1928, of 37 speaking stops. Book your place here: bit.ly/3ynki0o

It has been a joy and privilege to host the Cathedral Organists’ Conference here in Norwich over the past 3 days, bringing together so many talented musicians who do so much to enrich the life, worship and mission of the Church English Cathedrals The Church of England Diocese of Norwich

Wayne Marshall OBE gives the Andrew Chamblin Memorial Concert, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, 8pm on Thurs 20 June. Organ music by Dupre, Laurin and Bach. Free to attend, and also livestreamed on tinyurl.com/oxfordconcert2…
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To mark the fact that MGS is now a Royal College of Organists Accredited Institution, Tom Bell, who is the local president, visited the school. Pictured is Director of Music Rob Carey, MGS organ teacher Simon Mercer, alongside year 10 pupils Cedric and Michael. RCO

In the latest episode of The Organ Podcast at buzzsprout.com/2278771/150553…, Richard McVeigh talks about his incredible YouTube success with BEAUTY in SOUND and the role of social media in organ music.

A feast of virtuoso organ music from D'Arcy Trinkwon on Weds 12 June at 6pm, on the splendid Willis organ in Freemasons' Hall, London: Bossi, Berveiller, Hollins, Middleschulte, and Boyce arr Virgil Fox!
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The RCO’s Theatre Organ Day takes place at the Musical Museum in Brentford on 1 June. Exploring the techniques of theatre organ playing and its history, it will feature the Museum’s 12 rank Wurlitzer organ. Details: bit.ly/44lZYZa

Ep 8 of The Organ Podcast is out now! Mark O'Brien discusses Hauptwerk & BEAUTY in SOUND with Richard McVeigh; the role of the organ consultant with organ curator Southbank Centre William McVicker; & teaching the organ with Anne Marsden Thomas of St Giles Cripplegate. bit.ly/4ao5prY

Roger Carter will provide valuable tips on how to acquire the skill of knowing how to rearrange what you see on the score to make it effective on the organ, and supportive of the singer(s), in London on 15 June. Details and book: bit.ly/3woVhRQ

To enjoy French Baroque Organ Music with masterclasses and talks, come along to St Gregory the Great RC Church in Cheltenham this Saturday. Book here: bit.ly/3HbrZHU

Listen to episode 7 of The Organ Podcast at bit.ly/4a51MGZ to hear Daniel Moult, Head of Organ at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire discuss how the mechanical design of an organ is often the greatest teacher.

We are delighted to announce that His Majesty The King has accepted the patronage of the Royal College of Organists. The College was granted its Royal Charter by Queen Victoria in 1893, and the King is the third successive monarch to honour us as Patron. bit.ly/3wz9PhN

Need a specimen contract designed to highlight employment best practice for organists in places of worship? Find the latest version here: bit.ly/3zfEluQ

Listen to the latest episode of The Organ Podcast at bit.ly/4a51MGZ to hear David Briggs chat about his role at Cathedral of St. John the Divine and reflect on his work transcribing large scale orchestral works for the organ.

New on StopPress: Read all about how our fifth International Organ Day, which celebrated organ, organists and organ music, was marked right across the globe last month. bit.ly/3JRWfcm

The RCO's Theatre Organ Day at the Musical Museum takes place in Brentford on 1 June. Exploring the techniques of theatre organ playing and its history, it will feature the Museum’s 12 rank Wurlitzer organ. Details: bit.ly/44lZYZa

In the latest episode of The Organ Podcast at buzzsprout.com/2278771/149546… Daniel Moult demonstrates how the Flentrop organ at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire equips students with an extra level of technique and control that's not just for early music. Listen at buzzsprout.com/2278771