Library | Introduction

The College's Library is as old as the College. From modest beginnings it has grown over the years into a library of great distinction, whose comprehensive specialist holdings of organ and choral music and books are known across the world.

The Library has played, and continues to play, an invaluable role in the institution's promotion (in accordance with the objects of the College's Royal Charter) of organ playing and choir training, namely by providing Members with resources while preparing for the College's prestigious diploma examinations and by supporting organists, choral directors, and scholars of the organ and its music in their work. It has played an important role over the last decade in the College's educational programme.

The RCO Library electronic catalogue and other web-based library resources are available through our Members Area. Please sign in to access.

Announcement

Beyond the Printed Edition: Buxtehude's Organ Music
A new RCO web resource marking the Buxtehude Tercentenary

Dr Geoffrey Webber's extensive commentary on the current editions of Buxtehude's organ music is now available to Members in the 'Downloads' area of this website. >Click here to go straight to 'downloads' (if you are already signed in) or >click here to sign in.

For more details on this important new resource, see >Location and Facilities.