Whether you are a professional journalist or simply interested in our latest news, welcome to the Royal College of Organists' media centre.
The latest press releases from the College can be found below (for older releases, see our news archive). For media enquiries relating to these items, please contact in the first instance Head of Marketing Marc Sanderson on marc.sanderson@rco.org.uk or 01789 739247.
In addition you will find plenty of updates, information and a wider picture of the College's works elsewhere around this website, especially in our online magazine StopPress.
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| Date | Article |
|---|---|
20th Jan '26 |
New website and tutor book target beginner organistsA new tutor book and introductory website have been launched to encourage and support anyone inspired to learn and find out more about the pipe organ. [Full article] |
6th Jan '26 |
RCO launches new choral diplomasThe Royal College of Organists has announced the launch of a new suite of professional diplomas in choral directing, offering a progressive and rigorous framework of accreditation designed to ... [Full article] |
6th Jan '26 |
Royal College of Organists announces 2026 Medal recipientsThe Royal College of Organists is to recognise the achievements of three distinguished musicians by awarding them its highest honour, the RCO Medal, at a ceremony in March. [Full article] |
3rd Nov '25 |
IAO-RCO Organ Competition 2026 announcedThe Incorporated Association of Organists (IAO) and the Royal College of Organists (RCO) have announced details of the IAO-RCO Organ Competition 2026 for young organists. [Full article] |
1st Oct '25 |
Dr Martin Neary LVO, MA, DMus, FRCO (1940–2025)It is with great sadness that we record the death of RCO Vice President Dr Martin Neary. Dr Neary twice held the position of RCO President: 1988–90 and 1996–98. [Full article] |
1st Oct '25 |
Andrew Nethsingha announced as RCO President ElectThe Royal College of Organists (RCO) has announced Andrew Nethsingha as President Elect, to take office as President from July 2026. He will succeed current President Sarah MacDonald and serve a ... [Full article] |
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