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Organist, choral director, teacher.

London UK
Joined October 2009
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Our popular choral directing workshop with RCO President Dr David Hill MBE takes place at St George’s Church, Hanover Square, London on 30 Sept. Book here: bit.ly/3OsMK6z #RCO #events #choraldirector #workshop
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The first in a series of RCO Young Performers concerts in memory of our Past President Catherine Ennis takes place at St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside on 7 March. It's free to attend and you can find more details here: bit.ly/3Z5jeGp
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Details of our services next week. On Tuesday we welcome @NorwichSchool for @RCO_Updates lunchtime concert. Wednesday sees the first of our Cantatas for Lent with music by Zelenksi, and on Thursday we have a lunchtime recital with music by Mozart and Schumann. Details below.
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One of the many upcoming performance classes includes Music for Special Occasions on Sat 25 March at Central Hall, Westminster with Gerard Brooks. For Grade 6 level and above. Book here: bit.ly/3Igo92d
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NEW VACANCY We're looking for an inspiring Director of Music to develop our wonderful 50 strong choir, bridging traditional excellence with modern developments - all accompanied by our superb Harrison & Harrison organ! Info and job pack here: bit.ly/3e299pF
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Are you a young organist looking for a position to develop your skills before or after university? We want someone willing to be immersed in the musical life of the Dean Close Schools and Tewkesbury Abbey. Apply for our Organ Scholarship now! deanclose.current-vacancies.…
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Next Saturday (25 Feb) join RCO Accredited Teacher Martin Hall at St Martin's Church in Dorking to hone your service playing skills. There are only two spaces left so book now to avoid disappointment! bit.ly/3UljE8Y
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Have you heard? Booking for our summer course (31 July – 5 Aug) is now open! Join us in London for a packed programme of exciting events, from skills classes to concert performances and so much more. For all skills and ages. Find details and book here: bit.ly/36TJmdR
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Have you seen the major update of iRCO,our digital content and online learning hub, yet? Featuring an array of functions and features designed to improve the visitor experience and support the growing volume of users and contents, you can check it out here:bit.ly/3MLVVg5
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Taking a cue from the first letter of his surname Jonathan Bunney plays music by Bach, Bélier, Boyvin, Bull and, er, Wammes @GrosvenorChapel this Tues 18 Oct 1.10pm. (Jonathan is a keen tennis player as well as a wonderful organist.)
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We welcome Nicholas Freestone to @mayfairparish this Tues 11 Oct 1.10pm. Come and hear him play Bach, Brahms, Buxtehude, Alain, Hovland and van Oortmerssen on our wonderful organ. Admission free/retiring collection.
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Benefit from RCO Accredited Teacher Gerdi Troskie's extensive experience in teaching written harmony by joining our five Understanding Harmony classes from 1 Nov. Ideal for CRCO and ABRSM exam candidates. Limited to six students so don't delay! Book: rco.org.uk/events/theory
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Come and learn with one of the UK’s most acclaimed teachers and performers Daniel Moult on a spectacular large three-manual organ on 22 October. Taking place at St Peter Mancroft Church in Norwich, you can book your place on this masterclass here: bit.ly/3NX5tV3
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I’m looking forward to this. Come to FREE organ music all this weekend across London’s historic churches. – at London, England
A new project has completed the 'Orgelbüchlein' chorales, a cycle written a young JS Bach, which was never finished. Hear The Orgelbüchlein Project around London this weekend, presented by Classic FM's @zebsoanes 👉 orgelbuechlein.co.uk/perform…
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Enjoy the opportunity to play on two contrasting historic organs in churches on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk under the guidance of RCO Regional Consultant Julian Haggett on 24 Sept. To book your place at Haggett at Hillington, visit: rco.org.uk/events/Norfolk
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Don't miss multiple prize-winner Michael Unger, visiting from Cincinnati, playing @mayfairparish Tues 16 Aug 1.10pm. Bach Sonata 4, Mendelssohn Sonata 4 and music by Kuhnau and Rachel Laurin. Admission free-retiring collection.
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Members of the College are eligible for a number of discounts, from RCO study courses and study days to affiliate membership offers, as well as discounts on publications, choral concerts and events. For full membership benefits, visit: bit.ly/3APq5sv
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Don't forget @alexander_flood plays @mayfairparish tomorrow Tues 5th 1.10pm including his own piece Metamorphosis Voluntary after Handel op.4 no.1.
David Ponsford takes us on a mini-tour of Baroque Europe with his programme of Buxtehude, Du Mage, Froberger (himself a great traveller) and Muffat Tues 28 June 1.10pm @GrosvenorChapel South Audley Street London W1. Full prog at grosvenorchapel.org.uk/music…
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If the rail strikes prevented you from hearing Davide Paleari play at @mayfairparish on 21 June here is a recording of two pieces from his programme youtube.com/watch?v=mILcvS9g… (The photo is not at St George's)
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