Last chance to see! Don’t miss "Franck: Father of the Organ Symphony - Part 2" – free on RCO Cinema until the end of November. Exploring the genius of César Franck and featuring his greatest organ works performed by David Noël-Hudson www.rco.org.uk/cinema #organ #organmusic #cesarfranck

An exciting new series of classes on historical playing techniques, led by Richard Brasier, begins on 28 February with a class on The French Classical Organ School. Booking is now open for this + English Organ Music to c.1750 (13 June) at 👉 www.rco.org.uk/events #organmusic #organists #rcoacademy

Our latest Working Webinar – Performing under pressure – is now available for RCO members on iRCO. Performance mentor Amy Littlewood explores anxiety, what happens under pressure, and how to deliver your best performances. 👉 https://i.rco.org.uk/working-webinars-performing-under-pressure/

Entries are open for the IAO–RCO Organ Competition 2026, open to organists aged 18–26 years. A significant platform for emerging organists. Details and application at www.rco.org.uk/events/iao-rco-competition-2026

There are still some great #PlayTheOrgan Year events to enjoy, so don’t miss out! Find one near you, bring anyone you think might be interested in this unique experience, and take part 😊 www.rco.org.uk/playevents

Join us on 31 Jan for a day of music making in & around Durham Cathedral. Choose organ playing, choral conducting, or both – with tuition from Daniel Cook + Tom Bell. Observe evensong, play historic organs & be part of an inspiring musical day www.rco.org.uk/events/durham-cathedral-study-day

Take a deep-dive into organ music & history with RCO Journal Vol 17. Exploring publishing in Grand Siècle France, Bach’s pedal parts, anniversaries of Schmidt, Stanford & Parratt, and the meaning of destroyed organs. Free for RCO members, read now: https://i.rco.org.uk #OrganMusic #OrganHistory

We’re delighted to announce Andrew Nethsingha as President Elect of the Royal College of Organists, to succeed Sarah MacDonald in July 2026. Read more at https://bit.ly/4mSJTBF

Next Saturday (18 Oct) #PlayTheOrgan at London Bridge station! 🎹 Drop by the undercroft (10:00–16:00) to meet Henry – a small, friendly organ perfect for first-timers – with guidance from the Southwark & South London Society of Organists. Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents

A nationwide Christian hymn writing competition with categories for under-18s, and £100 prizes for winners, from All Saints Church, Wellington, in Telford. Entry deadline 31 January 2026. allsaints-wellington.org.uk/uncategorize... @rcorganists.bsky.social #hymns #composition

Celebrating the legacy of much-loved organist John Birch at St George's Hanover Square, London on 17 October, 6pm. Free tickets from Royal Society of Musicians www.rsmgb.org/whats-on/joh... @rcorganists.bsky.social

Try the only Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ in the NE at a #PlayTheOrgan Year event this weekend - New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear - Sat 4 Oct, 12:00–17:00. Also this Saturday: Halifax Minster & Tunbridge Wells. Details & more events at https://bit.ly/4janwqi

Don’t miss out – the deadline for the Winter (January) 2026 Diploma examination session is just over two weeks away – Friday 17 October. You can find all the scheduling information you need for CRCO, ARCO and FRCO at www.rco.org.uk/examinations_schedules.php

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of RCO Vice President Dr Martin Neary. Dr Neary (pictured here, left, at our 2024 Conferment) twice held the position of RCO President (1988–90 and 1996–98) and his commitment to the College was indefatigable. Read more https://bit.ly/4n304Nb

RCO Journal Vol 17 is out now at https://i.rco.org.uk Exploring publishing in Grand Siècle France, Bach’s pedal parts, anniversaries of Schmidt, Stanford & Parratt, and the meaning of destroyed organs. Available for purchase, free to RCO members

Build an organist's toolkit for performing under pressure. RCO members can still register for next week’s free & exclusive webinar – Thu 2 Oct, 19:00–20:30 (Zoom) with performance coach & musician Amy Littlewood. Details at www.rco.org.uk/events/performing

We’re heading to the Granite City! On Sat 25 Oct join us & Aberdeen & District Organists' Association. Morning at St Machar’s Cathedral + afternoon at King’s College Chapel. 📅 Early bird discount until 30 Sept, ️ free/discounted for ADOA members www.rco.org.uk/events/scots-aberdeen

RCO members: Explore performance anxiety and performing under pressure in our next exclusive Working Webinar – Thu 2 Oct, 19:00–20:30 (Zoom). With musician & performance coach Amy Littlewood. Free, register via [email protected]. Details at www.rco.org.uk/events/performing

Showing now on RCO Cinema: Messiaen’s Musical Universe! Free Sept & Oct at www.rco.org.uk/cinema By Fugue State Films, featuring Tom Bell & Christopher Dingle. Until 21 Sept: Part 1 + ‘Le Banquet Céleste’, ‘La Nativité du Seigneur’. From 21 Sept: remaining film & later works #Messiaen #OrganMusic

Teenage pianists (Grade 3+) – try the King of Instruments at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in #PlayTheOrgan Year. Mon 27 Oct, 14:00–16:00. Free, places strictly limited. Hosted by Daniel Moult & Simon Williams. Apply [email protected] with age and Grade (3–4 or Grade 5+)

Everyone at Bristol Cathedral @bristolcathedral.bsky.social looking forward to their 1685 Renatus Harris organ returning to action with a rededication at Choral Evensong on 21 Sept. It's just had a £2.2m restoration by Harrison&Harrison and now sounding marvellous! @rcorganists.bsky.social

Ten women organists breaking traditions in the UK! Thank you Alternative Classical @alterclassical.bsky.social and Hannah Fiddy for this great article. @rcorganists.bsky.social www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/fem...

Make this a #PlayTheOrgan weekend, with events on Saturday inc: OXFORD (Wesley Memorial Church, 10:30); READING (Town Hall, 10:30); BARNET (St Mary’s Church, Monken Hadley, 10:00); and MILTON KEYNES (St Mary & St Giles church, Stony Stratford, 11:00) www.rco.org.uk/playevents

Don't miss our #PlayTheOrgan Heritage Open Day at Reading Town Hall this Saturday (from 10:30, free no booking). Includes intro to the ‘Father’ Willis instrument, a recital, young players’ masterclass + try-the-organ session. Details https://tinyurl.com/ReadingTownHall

We've got 3 #PlayTheOrgan events in Wales over the coming weeks - Swansea's Brangwyn Hall 16 Sept; Newport (3 venues) 20 Sept; & Llandaff Cathedral 1 October. Details at www.rco.org.uk/playevents - don't miss these amazing opportunities to experience the King of Instruments

Tomorrow (Wed 3 Sept) is National Organ Building Workshop Open Day! Part of #PlayTheOrgan Year 2025 – visit leading UK workshops, incl. Harrison & Harrison (Durham), Goetze & Gwynn (Worksop), and Nicholson & Co. (Malvern). Details 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents #RCO #OrganBuilding

It’s our biggest #PlayTheOrgan month so far – 20+ events in September across the UK! 🎶Come along, have a go, bring a friend 👉 www.rco.org.uk/playevents #RCO #PlayTheOrgan #Organists

Explore César Franck at the RCO Organ Forum on Sat 1 Nov at Exeter College, Oxford. Lectures, performances & discussion on Franck’s organ music, with a closing concert of Franck & Bach. Tickets 👉 https://tinyurl.com/RCOFranck #RCO #OrganForum #CésarFranck #Oxford

Celebrate #PlayTheOrgan Year at Reading Town Hall on Sat 13 Sept, 10:30–4:30 🎹 Discover the ‘Father’ Willis organ, enjoy recitals & talks, and even have a go yourself. Free, all welcome 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ReadingTownHall #RCO #HeritageOpenDay #Organists

Now streaming on RCO Cinema: The Great Toccata 🎶A 100-minute exploration of Bach’s Toccata & Fugue in D minor, with Daniel Moult at the Martinikerk organ, Groningen. Free to watch until 31 Aug - watch out for September's programme! www.rco.org.uk/cinema

Ever wondered how all those fabulous pipe organs are built, restored & maintained? On Wed 3 Sept, leading workshops open their doors for the National Organ Building Open Day as part of #PlayTheOrgan Year - venues include Durham, Worksop & Malvern. Details www.rco.org.uk/playevents

Ever wondered how pipe organs are built, restored & maintained? On Wed 3 Sept, leading workshops open their doors for the National Organ Building Open Day as part of #PlayTheOrgan Year - venues include Durham, Worksop & Malvern. Details rco.org.uk/events

Congratulations to all those candidates who were successful in the RCO summer 2025 examination session - details at tinyurl.com/RCOSumme...

New RCO member & not sure where to start in iRCO? Try our curated Playing Styles video series with Daniel Moult – explore 5 major organ schools from early English to French Romantic at tinyurl.com/PlayingS... Not a member yet? Join here 👉 www.rco.org.uk/join #Organists #LifelongLearning

Book now for Play Like a Girl – a hands-on organ day for girls & young women (11–21) Sat 6 Sept at St Giles Cripplegate, London. No experience needed – just curiosity & enthusiasm! www.societyofwomenor... #PlayTheOrgan #PlayLikeAGirl

The #PlayTheOrgan Year fun continues this August with events across the UK from Rugby (2 Aug) to the Scottish Borders (31 Aug) and plenty more in between. Explore & play the organ with expert support – full listing & details at www.rco.org.uk/playe...

A warm welcome to all joining us in London today for the RCO Summer Course – the BIG course with the personal touch! From established and developing players to first-time Organ Explorers, we’re set for an inspiring week of music, learning and fun #RCO #SummerCourse #Organists

A warm welcome to all the young organists arriving in Oxford for TOSE 2025 – a week of music making, expert tuition and fun! TOSE Week is a highlight in The Organ Student Experience programme for U19 student members #TOSE #YoungOrganists

RCO Cinema launches with a premiere of The Great Toccata – a remarkable new film by Fugue State Films exploring Bach’s iconic Toccata and Fugue in D minor. A 100-min feature presented by Daniel Moult + superb performances. Read more at tinyurl.com/NewsRCOC... or watch at www.rco.org.uk/cinema

Don’t miss our two free recitals next week in Oxford🎵 Tue 22 July, 20:00 – Ulrich Walther at New College🎵 Fri 25 July, 13:15 – Imogen Morgan at Magdalen College. Details tinyurl.com/TOSEReci...

Reading Town Hall’s Organ Heritage Open Day returns on Sat 13 Sept with a packed, free programme celebrating Play the Organ Year. Talks, recital, masterclass & a rare chance to try the famous ‘Father’ Willis organ. Details tinyurl.com/ReadingT... #RCO #PlayTheOrgan

Book now for the RCO Organ Forum 2025 - César Franck at the piano, organ and harmonium. At Exeter College, Oxford on Sat 1 Nov – a full day of talks, performances + closing concert on the French Romantic-style organ. Details and booking at tinyurl.com/RCOFranck

Out now on iRCO: the 4th film in Stéphane Mottoul’s improvisation series tinyurl.com/Mottoul4 Exploring the Classical French Suite with 6 improvised movements & insight into the Baroque French vs German style. Ideal for exam preparation or building improv skills #Organ #Improvisation

Reports from successful #PlayTheOrgan Year events are coming in thick and fast – pictured are wonderful moments from Frome, Worksop, Rugby & Tunbridge Wells. Remember to find an event near you at www.rco.org.uk/playe..., or start organising your own event - details at www.rco.org.uk/play#PlayTheOrgan

Booking is open for RCO Organ Forum 2025 – Sat 1 Nov, Exeter College, Oxford. Explore César Franck’s keyboard works through lectures, performances and a concert of Franck and Bach. Concert-only tickets also available: tinyurl.com/y622x3ex

Calling young organists (up to age 19)! Join us Tues 1 July (19:00–20:00) for an inspiring hour online with Tom Bell & Cathy Lamb. Come along if you want to meet peers & hear from pro & early-career organists. No minimum standard needed. Email [email protected] to register.

New for 2025: Organ Explorers! A special RCO event for young beginners aged 15 & under (31 July – 2 August) at St Giles Cripplegate, London 🎶 Learn organ basics, explore repertoire, and even play at St Paul’s Cathedral! No keyboard experience needed. conference.rco.org.uk/rco-summer-c...

Mind, body and music: Franz Danksagmuller comines organ with live electronics, including wearing a MIDI glove tracking his fingers, and an EEG scanner recording his own brainwaves to create sound. All at St Paul's Cathedral on 5 June www.stpauls.co.uk/whats-on/cel... @rcorganists.bsky.social

Polish your ARCO & FRCO pieces on Sat 14 June (11:00 - 14:00) at St Marylebone Church, London with coaching from Richard Brasier on the Rieger organ. Perfect prep for exams. Observer spots also available. Book now: bit.ly/RCO-PolishPieces

Curious about the organ? Why not take part in one of the upcoming #playtheorgan events? Fun, hands-on and perfect for families, visit venues in Morpeth or Marlborough this Sat & Leeds Cathedral on Sun to try the King of Instruments. Find details: www.rco.org.uk/play_events.... #playtheorgan