Composers of the French organ school of the Classical period were meticulous in writing out types of registration. Alexei Panov discusses evidence for the exact composition of Grand Jeu and Plein Jeu registrations, in the light of writings of the time.

Competition law prevents trade associations and organisations from recommending rates for musicians’ freelance work.

However, there are a number of resources available to help those considering fees for employed organists and directors of music, and these may include some useful background information on some of the issues to consider.

Daniel Moult’s third video on the playing styles for different organ schools covers the North German Praeludium and Fuga.

Paul Spicer looks at Britten’s music that is performable in church, and suggests that choir directors have a treasure trove of wide-ranging music, from a great musical mind, which needs to be explored beyond the familiar.

Gerdi Troskie gives an overview of manageable repertoire for the beginner, including music for manuals only as well as manuals and pedals.

In this second video on hymn playing, Daniel Moult considers advanced techniques such as ways to decorate a hymn, reharmonisations and hymn extensions.

In this video Jonathan Bunney introduces the essentials of developing a pedal technique on the organ, discussing foot position and action, pivoting, and learning to find the notes.

In this second video on playing styles, Daniel Moult discusses style and performance practice for the French Baroque school.

Viscount Classical Organs offers free membership of the Royal College of Organists to new and recent customers.

The initiative means that anyone buying a Viscount organ for home practice will receive a year’s free membership of the RCO.