This pre-concert talk was recorded at the world premiere at the Royal Festival Hall of the Legend of Melusine, which was commissioned as part of the RCO’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2014.

The RCO has published a major resource for organ teachers and students involved in or considering the Associated Board of the Royal College of Music’s graded organ examinations.

This video, presented by Andrew Cantrill with contributions from Nigel Allcoat, David Briggs, Ronny Krippner & Martin Baker, has been prepared to help organists of every age and stage to get started with improvisation.

The RCO offers a range of scholarships and awards which can provide students with financial help towards the cost of tuition, sheet music/music books, and other expenses. We can also help signpost students to other sources of funding.

This is the first in a series of four video sets covering the professional, business & career skills required by any organist looking to start, build or change their career.

This Professional & Business video sequence contains presentations on: career options & relevant business skills; contracts, rates & legal issues; juggling a portfolio career; and using technology.

This is the last in a series of four video sets covering the professional, business & career skills required to any organist looking to start, build or change their career.

This Career Options (Examinations & Publishing) sequence contains presentations on: examining with the ABRSM; and careers in music publishing.

This is the third in a series of four video sets covering the professional, business & career skills required to any organist looking to start, build or change their career.

This Organists in Business: Career Options (Performing & Conducting) video sequence contains presentations on: working with choirs & orchestras; working in cathedrals; and choral conducting.

This is the second in a series of four video sets covering the professional, business & career skills required to any organist looking to start, build or change their career.

This Career Options (Teaching) sequence comprises presentations on: teaching the organ; teaching in conservatoires; and teaching in the independent sector.

This video, written and presented by Andrew Cantrill, is an introduction to the pipe organ for those less familiar with the instrument.  Andrew demonstrates the sounds of the organ, how the instrument is constructed, and how it is played.  You can learn more by downloading the reading list.