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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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] |
8th Feb 2020 |
The RCO Tudor Organs and their MusicImmerse yourself in all things Tudor: organs, a world famous music manuscript, music performances, architectureEton College, SL4 6DW [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] |
21st Mar 2020 |
Play Bach (even) betterWhether preparing for an examination or a recital, or simply playing for pleasure all organists play Bach. Catherine Ennis teaches what is therefore an essential class.St Lawrence Jewry Church, Guildhall Yard, London EC2V 5AA [more details] |
21st Mar 2020 |
TOSE-in-a-DayA varied day of tuition for teenage organists of grade 5 standard and above using superb organs.London W1 [more details] |
28th Mar 2020 |
Choosing and Performing Contemporary Organ Music with Tom BellClass for Grade 4/5 to Grade 7/8 (and beyond) on approaching contemporary organ musicSt Cassian's, Chaddesley Corbett, Nr Kidderminster DY10 4SD [more details] |
7th Apr 2020 |
Vierne Pièces de Fantaisie: class with Benjamin BloorExplore the variety of Louis Vierne's organ music with Ben BloorSt Salvator's Chapel, St Andrews [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] |
18th Apr 2020 |
Advanced Hymn PlayingFor those seeking more ways of inspiring the congregation and for those preparing CRCO hymn playing.St Giles Cripplegate Church, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DA [more details] |
25th Apr 2020 |
Continuo playing—1The first of two linked classes offering detailed tuition in continuo playing. Attend as a player or observer.St Mary le Bow, Cheapside, London EC2V 6AU [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] |
16th May 2020 |
Continuo playing—2The first of two linked classes offering detailed tuition in continuo playing. Attend as a player or observer.St Mary le Bow, Cheapside, London EC2V 6AU [more details] |
17th May 2020 |
Scandinavia Study TripTop level tuition for organists of diploma level on instruments from the 16th to 20th centuries.Denmark and Sweden [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] |
20th Jun 2020 |
Preparing for CRCO, ARCO and FRCOAn essential day for those entered for all or part of CRCO, ARCO or FRCO in July 2020 and offering invaluable guidance for those whose sights are set further ahead.St Barnabas Church, Calton Avenue, Dulwich, London SE21 7DG [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] |
4th Aug 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.Cambridge [more details] |