Martin Penny explains how to approach the repertoire extracts questions in the ARCO Written Papers, and suggests ways to develop the skills required.

A comprehensive guide to the RCO Diploma examinations from the prospective candidate’s point of view. 

Tom Winpenny discusses the organ works of Judith Bingham, set for the FRCO examination written papers for 2021-2022.

A presentation by Martin Schmeding on German Organ Music 1870-1940, the set period for the FRCO History of Organ Music paper for the examinations 2021-2022. 

Three films presented by RCO Director of Studies, Andrew McCrea, suggesting ways to develop the study skills required for the three levels of RCO diploma examinations.

Simon Williams looks at the aural perception question in the FRCO written paper, giving an overview of the questions asked, and how to prepare and tackle them in the examination.

A guide by Simon Williams on how to prepare for the aural perception question in the ARCO diploma written papers.

A film on how to prepare for the aural perception question in the CRCO diploma written papers, with RCO Director Simon Williams.

James Mitchell plays his Festival Toccata, the winning entry in the under-25 years category in the RCO’s Composition Competition, held in 2020.