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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 Details at http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/showEvent.cfm?venueid=4&itemid=773 INVERNESS ORGANISTS’ SOCIETY – Saturday 13^th March 2010, 2.30 p.m. [Inverness] Sheila Robertson – RSCM education. Ness Bank Church Hall. TAYSIDE ORGANISTS’ SOCIETY and STIRLING & DISTRICT SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS – Saturday 13^th March 2010, 3.00 p.m. [Kippen] Matthew Beetschen. Kippen Church (nr Stirling) followed by High Tea. SCOTS TRAINING DAY – Saturday 20^th March 2010, 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. [Dumfries] A Training Day with Robin Bell, Nicola Lawrence and John Morris. Details from 01592 874748 or susanwilson@scotsorgan.org.uk LANARKSHIRE SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS – Saturday 20^th March 2010 2.30 p.m. [Strathaven] Solos and chamber music in West Church, Strathaven RECITAL – Saturday 20^th March 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Forres] Organ recital by the world famous Carlo Curley at the organ of St Leonard’s Church, Forres RECITAL – Wednesday 24^th March 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Paisley] Organ recital by George McPhee to mark the completion of the restoration of the organ of Paisley Abbey. RECITAL – Sunday 4^th April 2010, 6.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Dorothea Harris, Organ Scholar, Corpus Christi College, Oxford, on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission Free – retiring collection GLASGOW SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS – Saturday 10^th April 2010, 2.30 p.m. [Glasgow] AGM in Unitarian Church Centre TAYSIDE ORGANISTS’ SOCIETY – Tuesday 20^th April 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Forfar] President’s Night with Richard Finch – “An evening of music – sacred and secular”. St John’s Episcopal Church, Forfar. Tuesday 20th April 2010 50^th SFO Annual Conference hosted by Borders Guild of Organists and Church Musicians – Friday & Saturday 7th & 8th May 2010 Deadline for Registration RECITAL – Wednesday 21^st April 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Paisley] Organ recital by Dame Gillian Weir on the newly restored organ of Paisley Abbey. RECITAL – Thursday 22^nd April 2010, 6.45 p.m. [Glenalmond] Organ recital by David Sanger, President of the RCO, on the organ of the chapel of Glenalmon College. INVERNESS ORGANISTS’ SOCIETY – Saturday 24^th April 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Inverness] Steve Jones – topic to be announced. Ness Bank Church Hall. LANARKSHIRE SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS – Sunday 25^th April 2010 2.30 p.m. [Hamilton] AGM in Old Parish Church, Hamilton 50^th SFO Annual Conference hosted by Borders Guild of Organists and Church Musicians – Friday & Saturday 7th & 8th May 2010 Friday 7th May 2010 2.45 pm Carlops Parish Church. Prof. Murray Campbell and Mrs. Patsy Campbell introduce the recently restored church and chamber organ by James Bruce of Edinburgh (1810s, restored A.F. Edmonstone 2009). 4 pm Portmore House. Enjoy the Victorian splendour of this mansion owned by Mr. David & Mrs Christine Reid. Organ recreated by R & D 1992 from 1886 Harrison 2/12. Also barrel organ by Bryceson, early 19th century. Tea. 5 pm Eddleston Parish Church. Organ by Ingram 1907, erected here by R. Goldsmith from Dunblane St. Blane's, 1980 2/12. Organist: Mrs. Lorraine Mulholland. 6 pm Manor Church. Original J. Conacher organ 1889, from Pencaitland Church 2003. 7.30 pm 50th SFO Conference Dinner in the Park Hotel, Peebles. Short address by Mr. Norman Marr, followed at 9 pm by entertainment from Catherine Fish (soprano) and Molly Pringle (keyboard). Saturday 8th May 2010 Main Conference Programme 9.05 am until 10 am. Choral workshop run by Mrs. Brigitte Harris at Innerleithen Parish Church (North on B 709). From 10 am Registration and Coffee at St. Andrew's Leckie Hall, Eastgate, Peebles (near main Post Office and bus stop). 10.45 am Illustrated talk "The Pipe Organs of Chicago" by Dr. Dennis Northway, in St. Andrew's Leckie Hall. 11.45 am SFO AGM in St. Andrew's Leckie Hall. 12.30 pm Walk to Peebles Old Parish Church Halls (400 yds). 12.45 pm Buffet Lunch in Old Parish Church Halls. There will be a display of organs in the Borders and BGO activities. 2.30 pm Organ Recital by Dennis Northway and Adam Gruber in Peebles Old Parish Church. Organ 3 manual, originally Gern. 3.30 pm Organ Recital (part 2) in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Eastgate. 3 manual Harrison 1909, pneumatic, unaltered. 4.30 pm Tea and refreshments in St. Peter's. Installation of Mr. Andrew McIntosh (Tayside) as SFO President. 5.15 pm Close of Conference. ********** Further details and Registration Forms from 01540 673238 or publications@scotsorgan.org.uk Registration deadline: Wednesday 21^st April 2010. ********** TAYSIDE ORGANISTS’ SOCIETY – Tuesday 25^th May, 7.30 p.m. [Dundee] AGM. St Andrew’s Parish Church, Dundee. RECITAL – Tuesday 1^st June 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Dundee] Organ recital by the world famous Carlo Curley at the organ of the Caird Hall, Dundee INVERNESS ORGANISTS’ SOCIETY – Wednesday 2^nd June 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Inverness] AGM in Ness Bank Church Hall. RECITAL – Sunday 6^th June 2010, 6.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Michael Eckerie, Pforzheim, Germany, on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission Free – retiring collection RECITAL – Wednesday 16^th June 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Paisley] Organ recital by Alexander Anderson on the newly restored organ of Paisley Abbey. GLASGOW SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS and LANARKSHIRE SOCIETY OF ORGANISTS – Saturday 26^th June Outing to Glenalmond College and Dunkeld Cathedral RECITAL – Wednesday 30^th June 2010, 8.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Douglas Lawrence, Melbourne, on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission £8 (accompanied children free) at the door or from 0131 226 0763 RECITAL – Sunday 4^th July 2010, 6.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Brigitte Harris, Director of Music, St Andrew;s and St George’s West Church, Edinburgh on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission Free – retiring collection ESO EDINBURGH ORGAN ACADEMY 2010 – Tuesday 6^th to Friday 9^th July 2010 [Edinburgh] Workshops on Organ Repertoire and Church Music Skills; tailored tuition from beginner to advanced levels. Tutors: Michael Harris, Roberto Antonello, Clive Driskill-Smith, Brigitte Harris and Nicholas Wearne. Full brochure from www.edinburghorganists.org or academy@edinburghorganists.org RECITAL – Wednesday 7^th July 2010, 8.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Clive Driskill-Smith on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission £8 (accompanied children free) at the door or from 0131 226 0763 RECITAL – Wednesday 14^th July 2010, 8.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Michael Harris on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission £8 (accompanied children free) at the door or from 0131 226 0763 RECITAL – Wednesday 21^st July 2010, 8.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Arnfinn Tobiasen (Organ) and Kira Doherty (Horn) in St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission £8 (accompanied children free) at the door or from 0131 226 0763 RECITAL – Wednesday 28^th July 2010, 8.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Daniel Cook, Salisbury on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission £8 (accompanied children free) at the door or from 0131 226 0763 RECITAL – Wednesday 4^th August 2010, 8.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Peter Backhouse on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission £8 (accompanied children free) at the door or from 0131 226 0763 RECITAL – Tuesday 10^th August 2010, 4.30 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Colin Tipple on the organ of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street, Edinburgh. Music by J S Bach, Mendelssohn and Stanley. Admission £6 RECITAL – Sunday 15^th August 2010, 6.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Paul Carr on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission Free – retiring collection RECITAL – Tuesday 17^th August 2010, 4.30 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Brigitte Harris on the organ of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street, Edinburgh. Music by J S Bach, Krebs and Liszt. Admission £6 RECITAL – Thursday 19^th August 2010, 2.30 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Edward Dewhirst on the organ of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street, Edinburgh. Music by J S Bach, Pachelbel, Vierne and Clérambault. Admission £6 RECITAL – Sunday 22^nd August 2010, 10.30 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Michael Harris, John Kitchen and Peter Backhouse on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. RECITAL – Thursday 26^th August 2010, 2.30 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Katharine Wade on the organ of St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, George Street, Edinburgh. Music by J S Bach, Böhm and Franck. Admission £6 RECITAL – Sunday 5^th September 2010, 6.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Michael Haynes on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission Free – retiring collection RECITAL – Wednesday 15^th September 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Paisley] Organ recital by David Sanger on the newly restored organ of Paisley Abbey. RECITAL – Sunday 3^rd October 2010, 6.00 p.m. [Edinburgh] Organ recital by Ben Sheen on the organ of St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh. Admission Free – retiring collection RECITAL – Wednesday 20^th October 2010, 7.30 p.m. [Paisley] Organ recital by Joseph Cullen on the newly restored organ of Paisley Abbey. See also SFO News on-line
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