Event details can be found below. Please book online whenever you see the Book Online link. If you have any enquiries relating to a booking, please email bookings@rco.org.uk or call 020 3865 6998.
Note that the 24-hour clock is used on all event listings. For classes, the following key is used as a guide to level and suitability : Beginner (Grades 1-4); Intermediate (Grades 4-6); Advanced (Grades 6-8 / CRCO); Diploma 1 (CRCO–ARCO); Diploma 2 (ARCO–FRCO); All Standards. For more information on the different types of events organised by the College, click here.
Date | Event |
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20th Nov 2019 |
La révolte des orguesWestminster Cathedral will host this ‘once-in-a-lifetime' concert featuring a remarkable nine organs, marking the start of a year of activity organised by the RCO across the UK to promote the organ and its music.Westminster Cathedral, London [more details] |
23rd Nov 2019 |
Preparing for CRCO, ARCO and FRCOAn essential day for those entered for all or part of CRCO, ARCO or FRCO in January 2020 and offering invaluable guidance for those whose sights are set further ahead.St Barnabas Church, Calton Avenue, Dulwich, London SE21 7DG [more details] |
23rd Nov 2019 |
Improvisation for BeginnersThe first of the three classes with renowned improviser, Andrew Cantrill-Fenwick. Joint event with Newcastle and District Society of Organists.St Oswald’s Church, Church Street, Durham. DH1 3DQ [more details] |
30th Nov 2019 |
Console ManagementTips on building seamless crescendi and diminuendi by the addition and subtraction of stops and use of the swell pedals.All Saints' Church, Margaret Street, London W1W 8JG [more details] |
7th Dec 2019 |
Bach's FeetExperience the thrill of playing exuberant repertoire on the newest Cathedral organ in the country, with expert tutor John Scott Whiteley.Manchester Cathedral, Victoria St, Manchester M3 1SX [more details] |
4th Feb 2020 |
Advanced Performance ClassAdvanced players (c. grade 8/diploma level) are invited to bring a piece of their choice to play to Iain Quinn, Associate Professor of Organ and Coordinator of Sacred Music at Florida State University who plays a recital at St George's at 13:10. Maximum of six players.St George's Church, Hanover Square, London W1S 1FX [more details] |
8th Feb 2020 |
Choosing and performing voluntariesThe first of three linked classes for pianists who find themselves playing for church services on a regular or occasional basis, self-taught organists, and those with a little more experience who would like some fresh ideas.St Cuthbert’s Church, Thetford, IP24 2AN [more details] |
15th Feb 2020 |
Teach the Organ!—class 3The third class in our innovative series of six covers teaching techniqueSt Giles Cripplegate Church, Fore Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA [more details] |
15th Feb 2020 |
Fugal techniques for ARCO and FRCOFrederick Stocken guides you through the techniques necessary for the ARCO written paper fugue question. This will also be useful for anyone considering FRCO who took ARCO before July 2016.St George's Metropolitan Cathedral, Lambeth Road, Southwark, London SE1 6HR [more details] |
29th Feb 2020 |
Hymn and worship song playingThe second of three linked classes for pianists who find themselves playing for church services on a regular or occasional basis, self-taught organists, and those with a little more experience who would like some fresh ideas.St Mary's Church, Diss, IP22 4QQ [more details] |
7th Mar 2020 |
AGM & Conferment of DiplomasThe College's AGM, followed by the presentation of diplomas to successful candidates, will take place in Southwark Cathedral at 12 noon (AGM) and 14:00 (Conferment ceremony).Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London SE1 9DA [more details] |
14th Mar 2020 |
Exploring Victorian and Edwardian organ musicJoin James Lancelot for a morning workshop on the 3 manual Brindley & Foster (rebuilt by Hill Norman & Beard) organ at St John's Renfield, Glasgow.St John's Renfield, Glasgow G12 0NB [more details] |
14th Mar 2020 |
Develop your Sight Reading and TranspositionFluency in sight reading and transposition is not only useful for success in ABRSM and RCO examinations, but aids the faster learning of repertoire and the mastering of other musical techniques such as improvisation. For organists of grade 5 level and above.St Matthew's Church, Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU [more details] |
21st Mar 2020 |
Confident performingThe third of three linked classes for pianists who find themselves playing for church services on a regular or occasional basis, self-taught organists, and those with a little more experience who would like some fresh ideas.St Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich, NR2 1QZ [more details] |
15th Apr 2020 |
Easter CourseIn-depth tuition for those preparing for all or part of the RCO's organ playing diplomas, plus a non-diploma Repertoire & Skills strand.Oxford [more details] |
4th May 2020 |
Teach the Organ!—class 4The fourth class in our innovative series of six, covers repertoire for the student organistSt Giles Cripplegate Church, Fore Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA [more details] |
4th May 2020 |
Teach the Organ!—class 5The fifth class in our innovative series of six, covers teaching a new piece; teaching sight-readingSt Giles Cripplegate Church, Fore Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA [more details] |
30th May 2020 |
Teach the Organ!—class 6The sixth class in our innovative series of six, covers teaching registration; teaching the church organistSt Giles Cripplegate Church, Fore Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA [more details] |
21st Jul 2020 |
The Organ Student Experience (TOSE)The course for teenage organists of grade 7 level and above offering tuition in repertoire, keyboard skills, and choral conducting and accompaniment.Oxford [more details] |
25th Jul 2020 |
The IAO-RCO Organ Playing Competition 2020The second joint IAO-RCO competition for organists will be held during the 2020 IAO Music Festival in Edinburgh (24-26 July).Edinburgh [more details] |
3rd Aug 2020 |
Summer Course for OrganistsThe big course with the personal touch for all ages and stages.City of London [more details] |