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. All times are GMT/BST. 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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18th Apr 2021 |
interNational Organ Day + Organ Week (18-24 April)A week-long online festival for the King of Instruments culminating with interNational Organ Day 2021 on Saturday 24 April.Online [more details] |
19th Apr 2021 |
Towards Diploma Hymn Playing and Hymn Extensions—two linked online classesTwo classes (19 and 26 April focusing on the hymns required for CRCO and hymn extensions at both CRCO and ARCO levels. The classes will also be ideal for church organists. Taught by Anne Marsden Thomas and Frederick Stocken, a maximum of five places is available at each level, so early booking is advised.Online [more details] |
10th May 2021 |
An Introduction to Choral DirectingFive linked classes taught by Tansy Castledine on Mondays 10, 17 and 24 May and 7 and 14 June, 18:00–19:10hrs BST for beginner conductors and those with some experience. Suitable for those working with any type of choir or none!Online [more details] |
20th May 2021 |
An introduction to the Tudor organ and its music: a new RCO film, and Q & A with Professor Magnus WilliamsonPlease note the correct date of this event: 20th May (the April issue of e-News wrongly gave the date as 19th May). Magnus Williamson, Professor of Early Music at Newcastle University, presents a new film on the Tudor organ (featuring the Wetheringsett organ), and takes questions on this fascinating periodOnline [more details] |
15th Jun 2021 |
FRCO Harmonic Analysis—two free webinarsTaking place on Tuesday evenings 15 and 29 June 20:00–21:00hrs BST, Dr Frederick Stocken presents two webinars on the requirements for the FRCO harmonic analysis question in written paper 1.These webinars offer essential preparation/revision for FRCO candidates and for those wishing to find out more about this aspect of the requirements for FRCO. There is no charge for participation.Online [more details] |
27th Jul 2021 |
The Organ Student Experience (TOSE) OnlineTOSE returns bigger and even better for a second year of online provision for ambitious teenage organists of c. Grade 6 standard and above.Online [more details] |
2nd Aug 2021 |
RCO Summer Course OnlineFollowing the success of last year’s online course, we are again gathering virtually for this year’s Summer Course, with an expanded and even more stimulating programme! Dates: Monday 2–Thursday 5 August.Online [more details] |