Daily News & Notices
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FOR SALE - Makin Majestic 3-manual electronic organ
Light Oak; 39 draw stops; bought new in 2001; adjustable bench; no external speakers; present location Pitlochry.
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VACANCY - Fenwick Parish Church
This congregation of the Church of Scotland is looking to appoint an Organist / Church Musician responsible for the musical accompaniment of our regular diet of worship. Competent keyboard skills necessary (piano essential, support may be offered for transfer of skills to organ) as is the ability to work with our small group of instrumentalists and singers necessary as is an appreciation of a variety of musical styles.
Viscount vavace 2-manual digital organ and Roland digital piano.
Recompense according to SFO scales; pro rata arrangements may be considered.
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VACANCY - Barrhead Bourdock Parish Church
This active and friendly congregation of the Church of Scotland, enjoying both traditional and modern music, is seeking to appoint two supply organists. The congregation is currently without a minister (due to retiral) and some presbytery matters await resolution. The appointment of two supply organists would allow services and holidays to be covered meantime.
There is a 2 manuals and pedals pipe organ plus a Kawai digital piano and there is a small choir.
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VACANCY - Crail Parish Church
For further details please contact Dr Ann Allison at Crail Manse - 01333 451986 or revann@sky.com
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VACANCY - Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Stirling
An Organist and Director of Music is sought for Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Stirling - a city centre RSCM affiliated congregation with a 3-manual pipe organ, a small choir and a music group. There is an opportunity to develop music and liturgy within a strategic plan for mission and growth. Remuneration in line with RSCM/SFO scales plus fees.
For more details contact Revd Canon Dr Alison Peden, Ardvurich, Leny Feus, Callander, FK17 8AS. Phone: 01877 330488. Email alison@pedens.plus.com
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RECITAL - Daily Monday to Saturday at 1.00 p.m. & Sunday at 3.00 p.m. [Glasgow]
Organ Recitals in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
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SCOTS Training Day - Saturday 18th February 2012, from 9.30 a.m.
SCOTS Training Day focusing on hymn playing, accompaniment and leading, in the Carfin Grotto and Chapel.
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TAYSIDE ORGANISTS' SOCIETY - Tuesday 28th February 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Perth]
Talk by Sandy Edmonstone, organ builder, in St Ninian's Episcopal Cathedral, Perth
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RECITAL - Saturday 3rd March 2012, 12.30 p.m. [Paisley]
Organ recital by Christopher Nickol (New Kilpatrick Church, Bearsden) in Paisley Abbey.
Admission £5
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RECITAL - Saturday 3rd March 2012, 1.30 to 2.15 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Organ recital by Jeffrey Makinson (Manchester Cathedral) in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh
Admission Free
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RECITAL - Saturday 3rd March 2012, 2.30 p.m. [Perth]
Organ Recital by Robert Gower in St John's Kirk, Perth.
Admission Free
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GLASGOW SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS - Saturday 3rd March 2012, 2.30 p.m. [Glasgow]
Come and Sing in Wellington Church, University Avenue, Glasgow
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FIRST TUESDAY CONCERT - Tuesday 6th March 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Organ recital by Simon Nieminski in St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh
Concert lasts 60 - 70 minutes and refreshments follow
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LANARKSHIRE SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS - Tuesday 13th March 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Motherwell]
Spring Organ Concert in St Mary's Parish Church Motherwell by Alan Gillon on the new Allen Organ.
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RECITAL - Wednesday 14th March 2012, 12.30 p.m. [Paisley]
Organ recital by John Butt (University of Glasgow) in Paisley Abbey.
Admission £10
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TAYSIDE ORGANISTS' SOCIETY - Saturday 17th March 2012, p.m. [Dunblane]
Visit to Dunblane Cathedral and Auchterarder. Meet at Dunblane at 11.30 a.m. Own arrangements for lunch. Proceed to Auterarder Parish Church for 2.30 p.m. where we shall be shown the organ by Sandy Edmonstone.
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FIRST TUESDAY CONCERT - Tuesday 3rd April 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Concert by Simon Nieminski (organ) and Sarah Bishop (oboe/cor anglais) in St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh
Concert lasts 60 - 70 minutes and refreshments follow
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RECITAL - Saturday 7th April 2012, 1.30 to 2.15 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Organ recital by David Goodenough in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh
Admission Free
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RECITAL - Saturday 7th April 2012, 2.30 p.m. [Perth]
Organ Recital by Andrew Forbes in St John's Kirk, Perth.
Admission Free
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GLASGOW SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS - Saturday 7th April 2012, 2.30 p.m. [Glasgow]
AGM in Unitarian Church Centre
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RECITAL - Wednesday 18th April 2012, 12.30 p.m. [Paisley]
Organ recital by John Kitchen (Edinburgh City Organist) in Paisley Abbey.
Admission £10
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LANARKSHIRE SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS - Saturday 21st April 2012, 2.15 p.m. [Airdrie]
AGM and an open session with Accessible Music for Choirs in Holy Trinity Church, Motherwell.
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TAYSIDE ORGANISTS' SOCIETY - Wednesday 25th April 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Perth]
President's Night with Roger Clegg in Kirriemuir Old Parish Church. Music by the Strathmore Singers and Bill Stevenson, organ.
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FIRST TUESDAY CONCERT - Tuesday 1st May 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Organ Recital by Paul Hale (Southwell Minster) in St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh
Concert lasts 60 - 70 minutes and refreshments follow
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RECITAL - Saturday 5th May 2012, 1.30 to 2.15 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Organ recital by Ian Ball (Worcester) in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh
Admission Free
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52nd SFO Annual Conference hosted by Glasgow Organists' Society - Saturday 12th May 2012
Full details and a booking arrangements to follow.
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TAYSIDE ORGANISTS' SOCIETY - Tuesday 22nd May 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Dundee]
AGM in St Andrew's Parish Church, Dundee
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RECITAL - Saturday 2nd June 2012, 1.30 to 2.15 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Organ recital by Andrew Caskie (Palmerston Place Church, Edinburgh) in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh
Admission Free
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GLASGOW SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS and LANARKSHIRE SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS - Saturday 2nd June 2012
Joint Outing - to be announced
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FIRST TUESDAY CONCERT - Tuesday 5th June 2012, 7.30 p.m. [Edinburgh]
Organ Recital by Simon Nieminski in St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh - the Request Recital; send your requests to organist@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Concert lasts 60 - 70 minutes and refreshments follow
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GLASGOW SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS
Paisley Abbey - Saturday 22nd September 2012
Adjudicators: John Butt and George McPhee
Prizes: 1st - £1,000; 2nd - £500; 3rd - £250
Competitors (up to the age of 25) will be expected to play a major work by J S Bach (not exceeding 8 minutes) and a work from the 19th to 21st centuries (not exceeding 13 minutes).
Registration: Application Forms and further details available from Mrs A M A Girvan, 0141 779 2899, amag16@aol.com or on line from the GSO website.
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