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21st Aug '08 |
Biggest ever Summer Course draws organists from across the worldThe RCO St Giles Summer Course for Organists has been hailed as a major success after attracting 76 organists from all over the world for a week-long mix of masterclasses, concerts, lessons and worksh...> More... |
18th Jul '08 |
'Magic Dan' animation launchedA unique animated film aimed at introducing young people to the pipe organ has been unveiled by the Royal College of Organists. Dan and the Magic Musician is the result of a partnership between the...> More... |
11th Jul '08 |
Website UpdateOver the past few days, we have been aware of a few short periods during which the College website, www.rco.org.uk, has been unavailable. Although the technical issue which led to this problem was ...> More... |
9th Jul '08 |
Book early for 'Mulliner Book' London Organ ForumCollege members are being advised to book early for this year's London Organ Forum, which is focused on the Mulliner Book and the birth of English organ music. The 2008 event, which takes place on...> More... |
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9th Jul '08 |
RCO St Giles Summer Course set for sell-out successThis year’s RCO St Giles Summer Course for Organists is set to be the most successful ever. The event, which this year is being run for the first time in partnership with the RCO, is virtually sold...> More... |
8th Jul '08 |
President ElectIt has been announced that Dr Stephen Cleobury, who was due to take up office as President of the College this summer, has decided to withdraw from the position, following a decision by the Trustee Co...> More... |
6th May '08 |
Outstanding young organists play RCO recitals at Three Choirs FestivalFive young organists have been selected by the Royal College of Organists to feature in recitals at this year’s Worcester Three Choirs Festival. Each of the five has been selected for their outstan...> More... |
30th Apr '08 |
BBC R3 choral evensong to feature Wetheringsett organThe Wetheringsett organ, one of two early English instruments on loan to Durham Cathedral from the Royal College of Organists, will feature in this Sunday’s choral evensong broadcast on BBC Radio 3 (S...> More... |
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22nd Apr '08 |
RCO expands nationwide events coverageThe Royal College of Organists’ has announced a number of new events for 2008, helping confirm this year’s events programme as one of the most extensive and geographically diverse in recent times. ...> More... |
8th Apr '08 |
Birmingham hosts season of RCO choral and organ eventsMusicians young and old will be gathering in Birmingham for events throughout April and May to celebrate choral and organ music. The events organised by the Royal College of Organists (RCO) range f...> More... |
11th Mar '08 |
RCO confers ‘gold standard’ awardsThe Royal College of Organists has conferred awards on 33 members at its annual Conferment Ceremony. Members from the UK and overseas were conferred with Fellowship of the College (FRCO) and Assoc...> More... |
11th Mar '08 |
College elections - results confirmedThe Royal College of Organists (RCO) has announced at its Annual General Meeting the results of its elections to Council. The ballot, announced at the AGM at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday, 8th M...> More... |
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10th Mar '08 |
Enjoy three celebrity organ recitals in Cambridge, 3 - 5 AprilThree public organ recitals will be taking place during the College's residential course running from 3 - 5 April. Members and Non-members alike are very welcome to attend and to bring guests. Admissi...> More... |
15th Feb '08 |
Scholarship opportunity at Charles Wood Summer SchoolThe Royal College of Organists is once again offering a scholarship for one student choral conductor to attend the Charles Wood Summer School in Armagh, Northn Ireland. This prestigious event, for...> More... |
14th Feb '08 |
Annual General Meeting & Conferment of DiplomasThe Royal College of Organists' Annual General Meeting and Conferment of Diplomas will take place at Southwark Cathedral on Saturday 8th March. The AGM will be held at 11.30am in the cathedral's G...> More... |
11th Jan '08 |
RCO announces three-strand Cambridge course for allThe Royal College of Organists (RCO) has announced its most comprehensive Cambridge residential course yet. The course, one of the most popular events in the College’s annual calendar, will run fro...> More... |
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13th Dec '07 |
New Directory of Members publishedThe Royal College of Organists has published its latest Directory of Members for 2006-2007. The directory can now be found online in the Download section of the RCO website. Members are asked ...> More... |
26th Nov '07 |
New CertRCO promotes a more practical vision for organistsThe Royal College of Organists has announced a major revision to its Certificate (CertRCO) examination, with an increased emphasis on practical skills and the organist's role in religious worship. ...> More... |
25th Oct '07 |
RCO announces St Giles summer course partnershipThe Royal College of Organists has announced a new partnership with St Giles International Organ School to deliver and develop one of the best-established events in the annual organ calendar. Full inf...> More... |
17th Oct '07 |
Buxtehude commentary published for RCO membersDr Geoffrey Webber's extensive commentary on the current editions of Buxtehude's organ music has been published online for RCO members. Dr Webber's web-based commentary on each Buxtehude organ work m...> More... |
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10th Oct '07 |
RCO confirms interim arrangements during Royal Mail strikeThe RCO has announced a series of interim arrangements to handle examination applications, subscription payments and event bookings during the Royal Mail strike. EXAMINATIONS The deadli...> More... |
9th Oct '07 |
School pupils ‘Go Organic’ with RCONearly 200 schoolchildren and 30 adults from across Upminster were with the RCO at St Laurence’s Church in October to find out more about the pipe organ. Building on a successful collaboration begu...> More... |
5th Jun '07 |
Cathedrals, choirs and inspiration in RCO’s autumn programmeOpportunities for choral directors and young organists feature alongside a visit to one of England’s finest cathedrals in the Royal College of Organists’ autumn programme of events. A Get Ahead! In...> More... |
23rd May '07 |
New President Elect for RCODr Stephen Cleobury has been appointed President Elect of the Royal College of Organists (RCO). He will take office as College President in Summer 2008, succeeding current President, Peter Wright. ...> More... |
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