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An exciting new series of classes on historical playing techniques, led by Richard Brasier, begins on 28 February with a class on The French Classical Organ School. Booking is now open for this + English Organ Music to c.1750 (13 June) at 👉 www.rco.org.uk/events
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#organmusic #organists #rcoacademy
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
An exciting new series of classes on historical playing techniques, led by Richard Brasier, begins on 28 February with a class on The French Classical Organ School. Booking is now open for this + English Organ Music to c.1750 (13 June) at 👉 www.rco.org.uk/events
#organmusic #organists #rcoacademy
#organmusic #organists #rcoacademy
Our latest Working Webinar – Performing under pressure – is now available for RCO members on iRCO. Performance mentor Amy Littlewood explores anxiety, what happens under pressure, and how to deliver your best performances.
👉 https://i.rco.org.uk/working-webinars-performing-under-pressure/
👉 https://i.rco.org.uk/working-webinars-performing-under-pressure/
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our latest Working Webinar – Performing under pressure – is now available for RCO members on iRCO. Performance mentor Amy Littlewood explores anxiety, what happens under pressure, and how to deliver your best performances.
👉 https://i.rco.org.uk/working-webinars-performing-under-pressure/
👉 https://i.rco.org.uk/working-webinars-performing-under-pressure/
Entries are open for the IAO–RCO Organ Competition 2026, open to organists aged 18–26 years. A significant platform for emerging organists. Details and application at www.rco.org.uk/events/iao-rco-competition-2026
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Entries are open for the IAO–RCO Organ Competition 2026, open to organists aged 18–26 years. A significant platform for emerging organists. Details and application at www.rco.org.uk/events/iao-rco-competition-2026
There are still some great #PlayTheOrgan Year events to enjoy, so don’t miss out! Find one near you, bring anyone you think might be interested in this unique experience, and take part 😊 www.rco.org.uk/playevents
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
There are still some great #PlayTheOrgan Year events to enjoy, so don’t miss out! Find one near you, bring anyone you think might be interested in this unique experience, and take part 😊 www.rco.org.uk/playevents
Join us on 31 Jan for a day of music making in & around Durham Cathedral. Choose organ playing, choral conducting, or both – with tuition from Daniel Cook + Tom Bell. Observe evensong, play historic organs & be part of an inspiring musical day www.rco.org.uk/events/durham-cathedral-study-day
October 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Join us on 31 Jan for a day of music making in & around Durham Cathedral. Choose organ playing, choral conducting, or both – with tuition from Daniel Cook + Tom Bell. Observe evensong, play historic organs & be part of an inspiring musical day www.rco.org.uk/events/durham-cathedral-study-day
Take a deep-dive into organ music & history with RCO Journal Vol 17. Exploring publishing in Grand Siècle France, Bach’s pedal parts, anniversaries of Schmidt, Stanford & Parratt, and the meaning of destroyed organs. Free for RCO members, read now: https://i.rco.org.uk #OrganMusic #OrganHistory
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Take a deep-dive into organ music & history with RCO Journal Vol 17. Exploring publishing in Grand Siècle France, Bach’s pedal parts, anniversaries of Schmidt, Stanford & Parratt, and the meaning of destroyed organs. Free for RCO members, read now: https://i.rco.org.uk #OrganMusic #OrganHistory
We’re delighted to announce Andrew Nethsingha as President Elect of the Royal College of Organists, to succeed Sarah MacDonald in July 2026. Read more at https://bit.ly/4mSJTBF
October 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We’re delighted to announce Andrew Nethsingha as President Elect of the Royal College of Organists, to succeed Sarah MacDonald in July 2026. Read more at https://bit.ly/4mSJTBF
Next Saturday (18 Oct) #PlayTheOrgan at London Bridge station! 🎹 Drop by the undercroft (10:00–16:00) to meet Henry – a small, friendly organ perfect for first-timers – with guidance from the Southwark & South London Society of Organists. Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents
October 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Next Saturday (18 Oct) #PlayTheOrgan at London Bridge station! 🎹 Drop by the undercroft (10:00–16:00) to meet Henry – a small, friendly organ perfect for first-timers – with guidance from the Southwark & South London Society of Organists. Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents
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A nationwide Christian hymn writing competition with categories for under-18s, and £100 prizes for winners, from All Saints Church, Wellington, in Telford. Entry deadline 31 January 2026.
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Sing Aloud! Hymn Writing Competition
Click to download the application form here Sing Aloud Rules Entries are welcome from anyone within the UK. Completed entry forms to be sent to All Saints Parish Centre or via the email…
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October 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A nationwide Christian hymn writing competition with categories for under-18s, and £100 prizes for winners, from All Saints Church, Wellington, in Telford. Entry deadline 31 January 2026.
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#hymns #composition
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#hymns #composition
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Celebrating the legacy of much-loved organist John Birch at St George's Hanover Square, London on 17 October, 6pm. Free tickets from Royal Society of Musicians
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Celebrating the legacy of John Birch — The Royal Society of Musicians
Join us at St George’s, Hanover Square for a celebration of the legacy of organist John Birch, whose generosity has allowed us to continue supporting church musicians in need.
www.rsmgb.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Celebrating the legacy of much-loved organist John Birch at St George's Hanover Square, London on 17 October, 6pm. Free tickets from Royal Society of Musicians
www.rsmgb.org/whats-on/joh...
@rcorganists.bsky.social
www.rsmgb.org/whats-on/joh...
@rcorganists.bsky.social
Try the only Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the NE at a #PlayTheOrgan Year event this weekend - New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear - Sat 4 Oct, 12:00–17:00. Also this Saturday: Halifax Minster & Tunbridge Wells. Details & more events at https://bit.ly/4janwqi
October 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Try the only Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the NE at a #PlayTheOrgan Year event this weekend - New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear - Sat 4 Oct, 12:00–17:00. Also this Saturday: Halifax Minster & Tunbridge Wells. Details & more events at https://bit.ly/4janwqi
Don’t miss out – the deadline for the Winter (January) 2026 Diploma examination session is just over two weeks away – Friday 17 October. You can find all the scheduling information you need for CRCO, ARCO and FRCO at www.rco.org.uk/examinations_schedules.php
October 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Don’t miss out – the deadline for the Winter (January) 2026 Diploma examination session is just over two weeks away – Friday 17 October. You can find all the scheduling information you need for CRCO, ARCO and FRCO at www.rco.org.uk/examinations_schedules.php
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of RCO Vice President Dr Martin Neary. Dr Neary (pictured here, left, at our 2024 Conferment) twice held the position of RCO President (1988–90 and 1996–98) and his commitment to the College was indefatigable. Read more https://bit.ly/4n304Nb
October 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of RCO Vice President Dr Martin Neary. Dr Neary (pictured here, left, at our 2024 Conferment) twice held the position of RCO President (1988–90 and 1996–98) and his commitment to the College was indefatigable. Read more https://bit.ly/4n304Nb
RCO Journal Vol 17 is out now at https://i.rco.org.uk Exploring publishing in Grand Siècle France, Bach’s pedal parts, anniversaries of Schmidt, Stanford & Parratt, and the meaning of destroyed organs. Available for purchase, free to RCO members
September 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
RCO Journal Vol 17 is out now at https://i.rco.org.uk Exploring publishing in Grand Siècle France, Bach’s pedal parts, anniversaries of Schmidt, Stanford & Parratt, and the meaning of destroyed organs. Available for purchase, free to RCO members
Build an organist's toolkit for performing under pressure. RCO members can still register for next week’s free & exclusive webinar – Thu 2 Oct, 19:00–20:30 (Zoom) with performance coach & musician Amy Littlewood. Details at www.rco.org.uk/events/performing
September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Build an organist's toolkit for performing under pressure. RCO members can still register for next week’s free & exclusive webinar – Thu 2 Oct, 19:00–20:30 (Zoom) with performance coach & musician Amy Littlewood. Details at www.rco.org.uk/events/performing
We’re heading to the Granite City! On Sat 25 Oct join us & Aberdeen & District Organists' Association. Morning at St Machar’s Cathedral + afternoon at King’s College Chapel. 📅 Early bird discount until 30 Sept, ️ free/discounted for ADOA members www.rco.org.uk/events/scots-aberdeen
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re heading to the Granite City! On Sat 25 Oct join us & Aberdeen & District Organists' Association. Morning at St Machar’s Cathedral + afternoon at King’s College Chapel. 📅 Early bird discount until 30 Sept, ️ free/discounted for ADOA members www.rco.org.uk/events/scots-aberdeen
RCO members: Explore performance anxiety and performing under pressure in our next exclusive Working Webinar – Thu 2 Oct, 19:00–20:30 (Zoom). With musician & performance coach Amy Littlewood. Free, register via events@rco.org.uk. Details at www.rco.org.uk/events/performing
September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
RCO members: Explore performance anxiety and performing under pressure in our next exclusive Working Webinar – Thu 2 Oct, 19:00–20:30 (Zoom). With musician & performance coach Amy Littlewood. Free, register via events@rco.org.uk. Details at www.rco.org.uk/events/performing
Showing now on RCO Cinema: Messiaen’s Musical Universe! Free Sept & Oct at www.rco.org.uk/cinema By Fugue State Films, featuring Tom Bell & Christopher Dingle. Until 21 Sept: Part 1 + ‘Le Banquet Céleste’, ‘La Nativité du Seigneur’. From 21 Sept: remaining film & later works #Messiaen #OrganMusic
Messiaen's Musical Universe
Part 1 of Messiaen's Musical Universe (50-minute documentary) is followed by filmed performances of Le Banquet Céleste and La Nativité du Siegneur.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Showing now on RCO Cinema: Messiaen’s Musical Universe! Free Sept & Oct at www.rco.org.uk/cinema By Fugue State Films, featuring Tom Bell & Christopher Dingle. Until 21 Sept: Part 1 + ‘Le Banquet Céleste’, ‘La Nativité du Seigneur’. From 21 Sept: remaining film & later works #Messiaen #OrganMusic
Teenage pianists (Grade 3+) – try the King of Instruments at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in #PlayTheOrgan Year. Mon 27 Oct, 14:00–16:00. Free, places strictly limited. Hosted by Daniel Moult & Simon Williams. Apply events@rco.org.uk with age and Grade (3–4 or Grade 5+)
September 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Teenage pianists (Grade 3+) – try the King of Instruments at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in #PlayTheOrgan Year. Mon 27 Oct, 14:00–16:00. Free, places strictly limited. Hosted by Daniel Moult & Simon Williams. Apply events@rco.org.uk with age and Grade (3–4 or Grade 5+)
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Everyone at Bristol Cathedral @bristolcathedral.bsky.social looking forward to their 1685 Renatus Harris organ returning to action with a rededication at Choral Evensong on 21 Sept. It's just had a £2.2m restoration by Harrison&Harrison and now sounding marvellous! @rcorganists.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Everyone at Bristol Cathedral @bristolcathedral.bsky.social looking forward to their 1685 Renatus Harris organ returning to action with a rededication at Choral Evensong on 21 Sept. It's just had a £2.2m restoration by Harrison&Harrison and now sounding marvellous! @rcorganists.bsky.social
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Ten women organists breaking traditions in the UK! Thank you Alternative Classical @alterclassical.bsky.social and Hannah Fiddy for this great article.
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10 Female Organists in the UK — Alternative Classical
An intro to the women who are breaking traditions for a previously male-dominated instrument.
www.alternativeclassical.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ten women organists breaking traditions in the UK! Thank you Alternative Classical @alterclassical.bsky.social and Hannah Fiddy for this great article.
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www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/fem...
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Make this a #PlayTheOrgan weekend, with events on Saturday inc: OXFORD (Wesley Memorial Church, 10:30); READING (Town Hall, 10:30); BARNET (St Mary’s Church, Monken Hadley, 10:00); and MILTON KEYNES (St Mary & St Giles church, Stony Stratford, 11:00) www.rco.org.uk/playevents
September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Make this a #PlayTheOrgan weekend, with events on Saturday inc: OXFORD (Wesley Memorial Church, 10:30); READING (Town Hall, 10:30); BARNET (St Mary’s Church, Monken Hadley, 10:00); and MILTON KEYNES (St Mary & St Giles church, Stony Stratford, 11:00) www.rco.org.uk/playevents
Don't miss our #PlayTheOrgan Heritage Open Day at Reading Town Hall this Saturday (from 10:30, free no booking). Includes intro to the ‘Father’ Willis instrument, a recital, young players’ masterclass + try-the-organ session. Details https://tinyurl.com/ReadingTownHall
September 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Don't miss our #PlayTheOrgan Heritage Open Day at Reading Town Hall this Saturday (from 10:30, free no booking). Includes intro to the ‘Father’ Willis instrument, a recital, young players’ masterclass + try-the-organ session. Details https://tinyurl.com/ReadingTownHall
We've got 3 #PlayTheOrgan events in Wales over the coming weeks - Swansea's Brangwyn Hall 16 Sept; Newport (3 venues) 20 Sept; & Llandaff Cathedral 1 October. Details at www.rco.org.uk/playevents - don't miss these amazing opportunities to experience the King of Instruments
September 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We've got 3 #PlayTheOrgan events in Wales over the coming weeks - Swansea's Brangwyn Hall 16 Sept; Newport (3 venues) 20 Sept; & Llandaff Cathedral 1 October. Details at www.rco.org.uk/playevents - don't miss these amazing opportunities to experience the King of Instruments
Tomorrow (Wed 3 Sept) is National Organ Building Workshop Open Day!
Part of #PlayTheOrgan Year 2025 – visit leading UK workshops, incl. Harrison & Harrison (Durham), Goetze & Gwynn (Worksop), and Nicholson & Co. (Malvern).
Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents #RCO #OrganBuilding
Part of #PlayTheOrgan Year 2025 – visit leading UK workshops, incl. Harrison & Harrison (Durham), Goetze & Gwynn (Worksop), and Nicholson & Co. (Malvern).
Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents #RCO #OrganBuilding
Play the Organ Year 2025: Events
The Royal College of Organists is delighted to announce Play the Organ Year 2025, a year-long project to increase the number of people learning to the play the organ, as well as enjoying live and recorded organ music.
www.rco.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Tomorrow (Wed 3 Sept) is National Organ Building Workshop Open Day!
Part of #PlayTheOrgan Year 2025 – visit leading UK workshops, incl. Harrison & Harrison (Durham), Goetze & Gwynn (Worksop), and Nicholson & Co. (Malvern).
Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents #RCO #OrganBuilding
Part of #PlayTheOrgan Year 2025 – visit leading UK workshops, incl. Harrison & Harrison (Durham), Goetze & Gwynn (Worksop), and Nicholson & Co. (Malvern).
Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents #RCO #OrganBuilding