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6th May '08
Outstanding young organists play RCO recitals at Three Choirs Festival

Five 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 organ

The 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...


22nd Apr '08
RCO expands nationwide events coverage

The 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 events

Musicians 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...


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11th Mar '08
RCO confers ‘gold standard’ awards

The 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 confirmed

The 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...


10th Mar '08
Enjoy three celebrity organ recitals in Cambridge, 3 - 5 April

Three 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 School

The 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...


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14th Feb '08
Annual General Meeting & Conferment of Diplomas

The 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 all

The 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...


13th Dec '07
New Directory of Members published

The 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 organists

The 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...


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25th Oct '07
RCO announces St Giles summer course partnership

The 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 members

Dr 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...


10th Oct '07
RCO confirms interim arrangements during Royal Mail strike

The 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 RCO

Nearly 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...


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5th Jun '07
Cathedrals, choirs and inspiration in RCO’s autumn programme

Opportunities 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 RCO

Dr 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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