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Survival Kit! Organ Scholars’ Course
Who is this for?
Cathedral organ scholars elect just about to start their first year
A practical and discussion-based course preparing new cathedral organ scholars for the year ahead, covering topics including issues of employment and working with choristers.
This three day course provides tools, tips and training to help cathedral organ scholars through their first weeks in post. Catering for scholars in both Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals, scholars are taught through practical playing, group-work and seminars as well as registration at the organ.
The 2019 course was based in Salisbury and included excursions to Wimborne Minster, Christchurch Priory and Portsmouth Cathedral. Details of the 2020 course will be published here and on our website.
Bath Summer Course Organ Scholarships
Who are these for?
Young organists wanting to experience liturgical playing, choir directorship and a wide variety of music
During the Bath Course (page 9)
the two organ scholars observe
and assist the musical staff through accompanying and conducting;
with opportunities to play on the organs used during the course. The scholarships also include tuition from the Bath Summer Course organist.
Bath organ scholar and house tutor, August 2019
Details and application information for the organ scholarships will be
available on our website soon.
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