Current RCO classes are listed below. All players are welcome, regardless of age or aspiration: you don’t have to be a member of the RCO, or be having lessons with an RCO accredited teacher, to attend one of these classes.
Most sessions are limited to 6 active participants to maximise hands-on tuition; when a class is full we may sometimes take observers, hold a waiting list or run a second event (either the same day or at a later date), depending on circumstances. Observers pay a greatly reduced fee: click on the Book Online button for the relevant class to see what this is.
Scheduled classes can be booked online by following the Book Online links beneath each event. Anyone not wanting to book online should telephone our Bookings Department on 05603 488231.
If you have a question about these classes, please e-mail the College at courses@rco.org.uk
Please note times (the 24-hour clock is used).
Come to St Giles Cripplegate Church in London's Barbican on Bank Holiday Monday 5 May to work with RCO Accredited Teacher Frederick Stocken on the Keyboard Musicianship tests set for the College's CRCO diploma (CRCO).
The class is intended for anyone preparing the keyboard skills tests for CRCO. Students close to an exam can use it as a chance to perform an already-prepared set of tests if they want to and to receive assessment and help with improvement. However, students at any stage will be coached at their current level, and given many strategies and tips for improvement, the only requirement being that everyone booking a playing place must be willing to play.
Playing places on this class are fully booked. Observer places are now available. Click here to send an email (events[@]rco.org.uk) to be added to the waiting list in case a playing place becomes available.
Fee: RCO Member £72; Non-member £85.
An opportunity to practice performing and receive coaching on a piece from the ARCO or FRCO lists with RCO Accredited Teacher Richard Brasier using the fine three-manual and pedal mechanical action Rieger organ at St Marylebone Church. This class is ideal both for those who are entered for the summer examination session and for those whose sights are set further ahead. Observer places will be made available once four playing places have been booked.
What to prepare
The class is limited to six players who will each have 25 minutes playing time, allowing for the performance of one or possibly two short pieces each from the ARCO or FRCO lists. Prepare at least one piece to performance level, ideally two or three. We will contact those booked to play near the time of the class asking them to list their chosen pieces in order of preference so that a varied programme can be assembled for the class. Click here to see the ARCO pieces and here for the FRCO pieces.
The venue
St Marylebone Church is conveniently situated close to Baker Street and Euston Stations and is easily reached by public transport. Click here for travel information.
The organ
Click here for the specification of the recently refurbished 1987 Rieger organ.
Fee: RCO Member £72; Non-members £85.
All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT @ 20%