RCO Events, Courses & Classes | Listings

Your RCO event details can be found below.

Please note that the 24-hour clock is used on all event listings, with all times being GMT/BST. To book courses and classes, please follow the Book Online link wherever you see it, and email bookings@rco.org.uk or call 020 3865 6998 with any queries. Where events are free or not bookable online, please follow the instructions for that event.

The Organ Student Experience Week (TOSE Week)

Tuesday 22nd July 2025 (11:00) – Sunday 27th July 2025 (16:30)
Oxford

Teenage organists of grade 7 level and above are invited to join us in Oxford for an unforgettable week of tuition using many of Oxford's finest organs. Booking will open by 1 December at the latest. Meanwhile read on to get a flavour of what to expect.

Co-directed by David Pipe and Simon Williams, this course provides teaching in graded groups in repertoire, technique, and keyboard musicianship, and whole-course classes in choral directing and accompaniment—just the thing for those preparing for or considering university organ scholarships, study at a conservatoire, or a gap-year organ scholarship in a church or cathedral, as too those who simply want to take their playing to the next level! 

Comments from TOSE Week 2023 students

• "One of the best things I have ever done for my organ playing."
• "The teaching from all tutors was inspirational and thought-provoking."
• "Going on the TOSE course has been incredibly useful for helping me (and many other applicants) get through [the Oxbridge organ scholarship] trials so I thank you and everyone else at the RCO for making the course as good as it is!"

Key features
• expert and inspiring teaching team with huge combined experience of music making and teaching at the highest level
• receive tuition on many of the superb organs in Oxford
• sing, direct and accompany choral music in our supportive classes and in choral evensongs in Oxford University college chapels
• gain insights into university and conservatoire organ auditions
• attend concerts two professional organ concerts
• make lasting friendships and forge vital connections both in classes and in the lively social programme
• bursaries available from the RCO to help with the cost of the fees
• accommodation in single rooms included in the fees together with all meals—we are resident at St Edmund Hall, located in the heart of Oxford's historic centre
• supervision from experienced pastoral staff
• click here to download the 2024 course timetable to get a flavour of what to expect

Click here to email events [@] rco.org.uk with any questions.