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 <title><![CDATA[Find Your Feet! and Build Your Skills! - 31st Oct 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=302</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[Find Your Feet!, our popular course for complete beginners and early-stage organists of up to Grade 5 standard (typical age range 9-15) is complemented by Build Your Skills!, for those of Grade 6-8 standard and aged up to 18...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[Find Your Feet!, our popular course for complete beginners and early-stage organists of up to Grade 5 standard (typical age range 9-15) is complemented by Build Your Skills!, for those of Grade 6-8 standard and aged up to 18. 


Further information will be placed here later this year. Please <a href="mailto:events@rco.org.uk">Email</a> or call 05603 440489 to be added to the mailing list for this event.]]></content:encoded>
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 <title><![CDATA[The Hindemith Connection - 19th Oct 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=305</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[In a year full of major composer anniversaries that of Paul Hindemith, who died 50 years a go in 1963, is in danger of being overlooked...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[In a year full of major composer anniversaries that of Paul Hindemith, who died 50 years a go in 1963, is in danger of being overlooked. For organists, Hindemith’s three organ sonatas are one of the major contributions to the repertoire in the twentieth century. Fresh and individual though they are Hindemith’s style was not forged from thin air. This day seeks to place his organ music in the context of other German organ music, from Reger and Karg-Elert to the likes of Arvo Pärt. Led by two experts in the field, <a href="http://www.grahambarber.org.uk/">Professor Graham Barber</a> and <a href="http://www.kevinbowyer.net/">Kevin Bowyer</a>, this is a day not to be missed. 

Further information will be placed here shortly, together with a booking form. <a href="mailto:events@rco.org.uk">Email us</a> to be sent information when available.]]></content:encoded>
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 <title><![CDATA[Raise Your Game! Workshop for organists and for pianists who would like to the try the organ - all ages/all standards - 28th Sep 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=304</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[Workshop day for organists and pianists of all ages and standards, including complete beginners. 

Tutors: Henry Fairs, Brigitte Harris and James Parsons...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[Workshop day for organists and pianists of all ages and standards, including complete beginners. 

Tutors: <a href="http://www.henryfairs.com/">Henry Fairs</a>, <a href="http://www.standrewsandstgeorges.org.uk/music.php">Brigitte Harris</a> and <a href="http://www.rco.org.uk/aboutus_peoplestaff.php">James Parsons</a>. 

Organs: the brand new <a href="http://www.stmaryscathedral.org.uk/cathedral_life/renovation/organ_gallery.htm">Tickell organ in St Mary’s RC Cathedral</a>, the <a href="http://www.sttomsnewcastle.org.uk/organs">four-manual in St Thomas’ University Church</a>, and the celebrated <a href="http://www.npor.org.uk/cgi-bin/Rsearch.cgi?Fn=Rsearch&rec_index=N04076"> instrument in St John’s Church</a>. The day includes attendance at a lunchtime recital by Henry Fairs, international organist and Head of Organ at Birmingham Conservatoire.

<a href="http://www.rco.org.uk/serve_asset.php?a=411">Click here</a> for the Booking Form, which is also available on the <a href="http://www.rco.org.uk/download.php"> Downloads</a> page of thsi website.

Please <a href="mailto:james.parsons@rco.org.uk">Email</a> or call 05603 440489 with any enquiries.]]></content:encoded>
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 <title><![CDATA[The Church Organist (Grades 3–6) - 21st Sep 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=301</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[The successful church organist needs many skills:  playing hymns, psalms and accompaniments, choosing and playing voluntaries, recruiting and leading a choir, maintaining good relationships with clergy and congregation and more...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[The successful church organist needs many skills:  playing hymns, psalms and accompaniments, choosing and playing voluntaries, recruiting and leading a choir, maintaining good relationships with clergy and congregation and more.  Rosemary uses her enormous experience in all these areas to direct a fun class with opportunities for everyone to play and a full list of helpful resources.

Restricted to 6 active participants.   
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 <title><![CDATA[Organ Performance Workshop (all standards) - 16th Jul 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=308</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[New Oxford-based Organ School teacher Nicholas Prozzillo, together with Anne Marsden Thomas and Gabriele Damiani welcome a wide range of standards in this friendly workshop...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[New Oxford-based Organ School teacher Nicholas Prozzillo, together with Anne Marsden Thomas and Gabriele Damiani welcome a wide range of standards in this friendly workshop. The teaching will cover technique, style, accompaniment skills, choosing stops, repertoire ideas, controlling performance nerves and much more.  Nicholas guides six performers; Anne introduces the event and, together with Gabriele, answers questions from performers and observers.

Restricted to six active performers, fee £30. Observer fee £10.

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 <title><![CDATA[‘Bach’ Eight Short Preludes and Fugues  (Grades 4–7) - 13th Jul 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=300</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[Daniel helps you share and refine your performance of these charming and useful pieces as you play on the beautiful organ by William Drake...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[Daniel helps you share and refine your performance of these charming and useful pieces as you play on the beautiful organ by William Drake. Choose one to four movements from our graded repertoire list.

Restricted to 6 active participants.   

Please note the change of venue from that originally published.]]></content:encoded>
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 <title><![CDATA[Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565 (Grade 6–diploma) - 6th Jul 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=299</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[Bring the Toccata (c. Grade 6) and/or the Fugue (c. Grade 8) for a class which includes both performance and in-depth exploration of this, the most famous of all organ pieces...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bring the Toccata (c. Grade 6) and/or the Fugue (c. Grade 8) for a class which includes both performance and in-depth exploration of this, the most famous of all organ pieces.  Tom’s illuminating and entertaining teaching will support and guide your playing to even greater impact.

Restricted to 6 active participants.
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 <title><![CDATA[Keeping the Pulse (Grades 2–6) - 29th Jun 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=297</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[If you have trouble keeping a steady pulse do treat yourself to a wonderful afternoon (or day) out in Dulwich...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have trouble keeping a steady pulse do treat yourself to a wonderful afternoon (or day) out in Dulwich.  Bring whatever music you are currently playing and Marilyn will help you find and display your inner pulse.  This class uses the recently restored 1760 England organ in a breathtaking 17th-century chapel adjacent to the famous Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Restricted to 6 active participants.

The venue is 22 minutes by public transport from London Bridge station.]]></content:encoded>
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 <title><![CDATA[CertRCO Aural  (Grade 7–diploma) - 29th Jun 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=298</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[The dictation and perception tests for this exam cause much needless anxiety; Gerdi shows you the techniques that work and gives plentiful practice targeted to your level...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[The dictation and perception tests for this exam cause much needless anxiety; Gerdi shows you the techniques that work and gives plentiful practice targeted to your level.

Restricted to 6 active participants.   
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 <title><![CDATA[From Titelouze to Dupré (all grades; especially useful to CertRCO candidates) - 22nd Jun 2013]]></title>
 <link>http://rco.org.uk/events.php?eventid=296</link>
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 <description><![CDATA[An overview of French music from pre-Revolution France through to a strong focus on Dupre’s Le Tombeau de Titelouze (Cert RCO set work for written papers) with opportunities for you to share the many illustrations...]]></description>
 <content:encoded><![CDATA[An overview of French music from pre-Revolution France through to a strong focus on Dupre’s Le Tombeau de Titelouze (Cert RCO set work for written papers) with opportunities for you to share the many illustrations.

Restricted to 6 active participants.   
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