Teach the Organ Series : Teaching Church Organists
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.
Preparing for performance : Tom’s Messiaen vlog
Tom Bell presents a video diary of his preparations for a performance of Messiaen’s Livre du Saint Sacrement.
RCO Journal Volume 14, 2020/2021
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.
Teach the Organ Series : Teaching Students How to Practise
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.
RCO Medal to be awarded at a concert to celebrate the life of Jennifer Bate
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.
Teach the Organ Series : Structuring Lessons and Lesson Repertoire
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.
FRCO Harmonic Analysis with Frederick Stocken
Frederick Stocken presents two webinars on the Harmonic Analysis question from the FRCO Diploma Written Papers.
Teach the Organ Series : Teaching Pedal and Manual Technique
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 College has certainly created something!’ – highlights from The Organ Show
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.
