Events

In addition to our programme of Organ School classes we encourage our students to attend the following events.

Date & time Venue Details
Thursday 15 April
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Saturday 17 April
2010		 Oxford RCO Easter Course

This course offers in-depth study to those considering CertRCO, ARCO and FRCO. The teachers, on Oxford’s finest organs, are David Sanger, Stephen Farr, Anne Page, Gareth Wilson, Andrew McCrea, James Parsons and Simon Williams.
For details visit www.rco.org.uk or phone 05600 767208

Saturday 26 June 2010
11.00 - 15.30		 St Giles Cripplegate

Music Fair
On the same day as our concert party we have a huge sale of organ music, books and recordings in aid of charity – an ideal opportunity to find out-of-print music, to amplify your music library at minimal cost and to explore hundreds of pieces. This year’s sale is boosted by many exciting donations, including a large quantity of excellent new music, all at knock-down prices. Entrance is free, and do bring organ music and CDs for us to sell, if you like.
Saturday 26 June 2010
15.30 - 18.30		 St Giles Cripplegate

Summer Concert Party for everyone
All Organ School students are welcome to perform and, with their family and friends, to listen and to enjoy the party. This is a relaxed and friendly event with plenty of time to meet Organ School students and teachers. All applicants receive a buffet supper and other refreshments, while the performers’ supplement secures a performance spot (when sanctioned by your Organ School teacher) prefaced by a guided practice session at St. Giles.

Tickets £13.00, Performance fee £9.00
Monday 19 July
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Thursday 22 July
2010		 Various London Organ Improvisation Course
Special guest Otto Krämer joins course director Gerard Brooks with Duncan Middleton and Daniel Moult on the organs of St. Botolph’s Aldgate, St. James Clerkenwell, Notre Dame de France and St. Giles Cripplegate. For details visit www.loic.org.uk or contact Gerard Brooks at gb@gerardbrooks.org.uk.
Tuesday 27 July
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Sunday 1 August
2010		 Cambridge RCO The Organ Scholar Experience
For those preparing for or considering organ scholarships at universities, cathedrals or churches. Tutors include Jacques van Oortmerssen and David Sanger.
For details visit www.rco.org.uk or phone 05600 767208
Monday 2 August
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Saturday 7 August 2010		   RCO St Giles Summer Course

This is a course for all ages and all levels, for professionals, beginners, church organists, the self-taught, exam candidates and recreational players. Each student gets a unique timetable which we compile, guided by your needs and preferences, from the huge variety of options available: classes, workshops, concerts, lessons, visits, practice, services and more. We expect to have access to twenty City churches plus a range of practice organs. The graded classes offer the chance to befriend organists of your own level from all over the world.

Click here for further information or visit the RCO site.

Saturday 18 September
2010
18.30 - 20.00 		St Giles Cripplegate The Annual Rachel Chaplin Memorial Concert

Please come and support our Junior Conservatoire students in their end-of-year concert. Entrance is free, with a wine reception and retiring collection in aid of Rachel Chaplin Memorial Fund. No tickets required.

For further information,
Please contact Ann Elise Smoot, Director of St Giles JOC
07956 682959  aes@aesmoot.com