Films 9 and 10 in the Teach the Organ series curated by Anne Marsden Thomas, on teaching the specific skills required by the church organist.

Tom Bell presents a video diary of his preparations for a performance of Messiaen’s Livre du Saint Sacrement. 

The 2020/2021 edition of the College’s research publication, The Journal of the Royal College of Organists, can be downloaded here as a complete edition.

The series of films in the Teach the Organ series continues, discussing how to develop practice techniques for students, and the importance of accurate learning.

Before her death last year, Jennifer Bate made specific requests for a memorial concert in her name. This event has just been announced, and it will also include the posthumous presentation of the RCO Medal to Jennifer, in recognition of her contributions to organ performance and teaching.

The Teach the Organ series of films continues with a discussion of how to structure an organ lesson, and how to choose suitable repertoire for elementary students.

Frederick Stocken presents two webinars on the Harmonic Analysis question from the FRCO Diploma Written Papers.

Three films presented by Anne Marsden Thomas covering the teaching of pedal and manual technique, including remedies and resources for common problems encountered by organ teachers.

The aim of interNational Organ Day in April 2021 was to restore the organ in the public’s consciousness to its former position central to music making across the world. The celebrations went online with the onset of lockdown, and they can still be enjoyed via YouTube. Here’s how The Organ Show was born, with links to some notable highlights.