The American Guild of Organists invited representatives of the RCO to be their guests at the first AGO National Convention to be held for four years. StopPress Editor Morwenna Campbell-Smith reports on a memorable visit to Seattle.

The music of the Northern European school explored on the instruments of its time, on a study trip to Denmark organised by the RCO.

The College’s bi-annual magazine for members contains features, details of forthcoming events and courses, and general news and views from the RCO.

Watch the College’s two 2022 Conferment of Diplomas ceremonies here, in full, or as edited highlights, and download the programme, along with the full texts of the speeches and citations.

Ivan Deb has won the first Aprahamian Scholarship for young organists, and in a partnership between The Arabesque Trust and Viscount Classical Organs, he now has a brand new two-manuals-and-pedals home organ for home practising.

The College enjoyed the opportunity to mark two years’ of achievements by its members, and recognise recipients of the RCO Medal, with not one, but two Conferment ceremonies at Southwark Cathedral this year.

Organists come in all shapes and sizes, and a recent survey has highlighted the problems many face in playing their instrument comfortably. A new campaign aims to address this, with practical solutions to ensure equal access and confidence for all.

Woman Composer Sunday is on March 6 this year, and the American Guild of Organists have teamed up with the Society of Women Organists to create an inspirational repertoire list to help organists take up the challenge.

The College’s bi-annual magazine for members contains features, details of forthcoming events and courses, and general news and views from the RCO.