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

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

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...

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

Anthony Halliday demonstrates the versatility of the St Lawrence organ in Edgeware, well-known for its connection with Handel. Concert on 6 July at 3pm wegottickets.com/event/649646 @rcorganists.bsky.social

Still a few places left on the Cambridge Academy of Organ Studies summer course for advanced players in Moulins-sur-Allier, France, starting Aug 17. Daily classes with a participants’ concert in Moulins Cathedral. www.cambridgeorganacademy.org/forthc.htm#i... @rcorganists.bsky.social

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

THIS FRIDAY 9 MAY is the deadline for singers and instrumentalists age 18-35 to apply for the University of St Andrews' Summer Baroque Course for aspiring professional musicians. Follow this link for more: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/music/all/sh... @rcorganists.bsky.social

FREE concert on Monday 12 May evening on the 2021 Nicholson organ in the Chapel of Radley College, given by Rachel Mahon, Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral. Follow this link to book tickets: www.radley.org.uk/.../celebrit... @rcorganists.bsky.social

Two superstars of the organ world perform later this year on the fabulous Henry Willis organ in the Art Deco splendour of Freemasons' Hall - David Briggs in June and Thomas Trotter in November. @rcorganists.bsky.social

Matteo Bonfiglioli gave a concert before Mass in the Basilica San Petronio, Bologna on the historic 1475 organ there, to mark #internationalorganday As well as Renaissance music by Cavazzoni, he included a world premiere by Rocco De Cia based on a Gregorian hymn. @rcorganists.bsky.social

For #internationalorganday here's Tim Harper performing the 3rd movement - Tu Es Petrus In Fuga - of Peter Tranchell's 1958 Sonata for Organ, at Florinskirche, Koblenz. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOd1...

Did you know that today is #InternationalOrganDay? Here is a piece from our archive, played by our Director of Music Graham Thorpe. This is The Queen's Procession by Oliphant Chuckerbutty youtu.be/MSc_Py6YZHE

#InternationalOrganDay spotlight on Organ Reframed Launched at Union Chapel in 2016 by our own Claire M Singer Uniquely commissioning boundary-pushing new music & cross-collaboration for this versatile instrument. Label organreframed.bandcamp.com Learn More unionchapel.org.uk/projects/our-organ

Happy #InternationalOrganDay! 🎹 🤔Did you know that you can hear the Cathedral organs most days at our services played by our organists? 🎼We have ambitious plans to introduce the instrument to more people as part of #PlayTheOrgan Year 2025!

Wishing you a happy #InternationalOrganDay. youtu.be/bEXNAq3LlQo?...

Happy #InternationalOrganDay! The warmest greetings to organists, composers, conductors, teachers and students, organ builders and restorers, and lovers of organ music everywhere. Thank you for everything you do in support of the organ and organ music.

A rare opportunity to hear the wonderful Penge Congregational Church (London SE20) 1915 Lewis organ in a varied concert with Alan Langridge (organ) Vicky Rockport (flute) on #internationalorganday starting at 1pm. Adm. £5 -proceeds to music-making in Penge. 📷 James Russiello

Link to all the @elycathedral.bsky.social Ely Cathedral events for #internationalorganday Saturday 26 April www.elycathedral.org/events/inter... @rcorganists.bsky.social

Lunchtime lollipops, teatime treats and an evening extravaganza at Ely Cathedral on the Grand Organ for #internationalorganday Sat 26 April! Stanley Godfrey 13.00, Sarah MacDonald 15.00, and Jeremy Lloyd 18.30. Admission via visitor ticket. @rcorganists.bsky.social 📷 Colin Smith

A treat to play the iconic organ in St Paul’s Cathedral London @stpaulscathedral.bsky.social again today, accompanying the choir of Abbey Gate College singing Choral Evensong under the brilliant direction of James Andrews.

A concert by Barry Eaton for #internationalorganday including works by William Walond, Pierre Du Mage, J.S.Bach, Mendelssohn and Herbert Howells, at St John the Baptist, Old Malden, Church Road, Worcester Park, Surrey. KT4 7RY. 19.30-20.30. Saturday 26 April. @rcorganists.bsky.social

A great programme to celebrate #internationalorganday from Myles Hartley! Concert at All Saints Gosforth Saturday 26 April at 12. @rcorganists.bsky.social

Morning Melodies at Ely Cathedral for #internationalorganday Saturday 26 April. Edmund Aldhouse gives a short concert on the Grand Organ at 10.30 - admission via Cathedral Visitor ticket or pass. @rcorganists.bsky.social @elycathedral.bsky.social www.elycathedral.org/music/ely-ca...

Come and play the 150-year-old W G Vowles pipe organ at St Cadoc's, Llangattock-Vibon-Avel on #internationalorganday Saturday 26 April! Recently restored- meet the team, take a tour, bring music! - no experience required @rcorganists.bsky.social friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/event/150th-...

Gerald Hendrie wrote these concert Studies in 2020. They were recorded by Tom Winpenny at St Albans Cathedral (Toccata Classics TOCC0731). These Studies are now available as a printed score or digital download: www.banksmusicpublications.co.uk/publishers/b...

TOSE Week 2025 is coming to Oxford from 22–27 July. If you're an organist aged 16-18 (Grade 7+), join us for expert tuition on Oxford’s finest organs. Sessions include choral directing, accompaniment classes, auditions insights & more. Book now: bit.ly/4hcyHhP

⭐ Join Our Team! ⭐ Ready for a unique role in our historic cathedral? We're seeking: 🎵 A singing teacher to help our young singers 🙍‍♂️ A Choir Chaperone to provide pastoral care and support To find out more, including how to apply, click here: www.wakefieldcathedral.org.uk/current-vaca...

UK folks, anyone interested in a collection of shellac 78s of dance music? Please spread the word! Leeds Conservatoire Library has some and are looking to find them a good home!

Meet the Artist: Ezra Seltzer, violoncello Bach’s Markus Passion Apr 11 7:30 PM A founding member of the Sebastians, cellist Ezra Seltzer is hailed for his “scampering virtuosity” (American Record Guide) & “superb” playing (The New York Times). Tickets: bit.ly/3Kmn9t1

Music publications to consider for Play the Organ Year #playtheorgan from Royal Schools of Church Music, as well as an events page, and other resources. (Free Tutor Guide and Participant Book downloads for event organisers also available from RSCM Members Area.) www.rscm.org.uk/whats-on/pla...

Miriam Reveley gives an organ concert on #internationalorganday Saturday 26 April at St Paul's Church Bedford MK40 1SQ, from 12 to 12.45. Miriam is currently Organ Scholar at Jesus College, Cambridge - here she is gaining her FRCO in 2022. @rcorganists.bsky.social 📷 Simon Jacobs

First Encounter and Play the Organ Sessions on #internationalorganday 26 April at Christchurch Priory. FREE event open to all regardless of musical experience. #playtheorgan @rcorganists.bsky.social

What is PLAY THE ORGAN YEAR 2025? Allow my two small relatives to demonstrate #playtheorgan www.theladyorganist.com/more-about-p...

The Dodgers are saddened by the passing of longtime Dodger Stadium organist Nancy Bea Hefley, who delighted millions of fans for nearly 30 years. We send our condolences and best wishes to her friends and family.

We're delighted to welcome Victoria Ulriksen from Norway for today's organ recital, the first date on her UK tour. Join us ready for 1pm, and you can find out more about her in our latest 'Notes from an Organist' post. bradfordcathedral.org.uk/2025/03/23/n... #Bradford2025

Birmingham City Organist Thomas Trotter gives the Gala Recital celebrating the Organ Restoration at St John's, Upper Norwood, SE19 2RX on #internationalorganday 26 April, at 19.30. Brilliant programme includes Bach, Holst, Rachel Laurin and Iain Farrington. @rcorganists.bsky.social

Organ+Saxophone concert for #internationalorganday at St Denys' Church in York. Organist Anita Datta will be joined by Jesse Bannister for an 11am concert on Saturday 26 April, with refreshments beforehand. @rcorganists.bsky.social www.yorkcitycentrechurches.co.uk/st-denys

Our soloists for April 6th: soprano - Maud Niklas alto - Richard Decker tenor - Jake Harris bass - Francisco Ribeiro Tickets from [email protected]

"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit doth rejoice in God my Saviour." Hear these words in one of the most uplifting musical settings – Stanford in G – at #choralevensong this Sunday at 5:30pm. Perfect for #motheringsunday. #stbrideschoir

Have you ever wanted to go inside a spire?! 😆 #trurocathedral #behindthescenes

Our Women's Oxford shoe runs small so we advised ordering up a half size. If you are unsure of your size please call us for help. This lovely shoe can be dressed up or down! #organshoes #organistshoes #organmaster #pedalboard

To celebrate #internationalorganday on 26 April at St John The Evangelist, Taunton, there'll be an organ concert from 11am on the magnificent Father Willis organ. Then a chance to have a go yourself! #playtheorgan @rcorganists.bsky.social stjohnstaunton.org.uk

On International Organ Day, learn how 'The King of Instruments' goes from the quietest whisper to the loudest roar! (And have a go playing yourself.) From 2pm at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church London WC2 with Jeremiah Stephenson #playtheorgan #internationalorganday @rcorganists.bsky.social

It's International Organ Day on April 26! The fifth annual celebration of our magnificent musical instrument, promoted by the Royal College of Organists @rcorganists.bsky.social with concerts and events around the world. Tell us your plans and include #internationalorganday and I'll repost here

Join Simon Williams and members of the Gloucester Assn of Organists to hear live organ music, and have a go yourself! Saturday 26 April 2-3.30. St Andrews URC, Cheltenham. Free admission with refreshments. #playtheorgan #internationalorganday gloucestershireorganists.org/category/eve...

Free Play the Organ Day! - at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich. To mark #internationalorganday and Play the Organ Year 2025 #playtheorgan Saturday 26 April www.stpetermancroft.org.uk/rco-open-org...

It's Play the Organ Year! And I'll be posting events as I hear of them. First up: have a go on the LARGEST Aeolian organ in a residential setting at Longwood Gardens, PA #playtheorgan longwoodgardens.org/events-perfo...