Easter Course for Organists

Making a joyful noise in Salisbury at Easter

There are still places available on the Easter Course for Organists at Sarum College in Salisbury during the Easter holiday week.

The course, which is organised by the Royal School of Church Music (this year celebrating the 80th anniversary of its foundation), will make use of several organs in Salisbury, including the splendid Father Willis organ in the Cathedral. All abilities will be catered for in small groups. Each will get to grips with matters such as repertoire, technique and service playing. A number of other skills will be covered, including simple improvisation, historical styles of playing, as well as accompanying choirs and congregations. Course participants will have ample opportunity to practise, discuss, attend seminars and relax in the beautiful setting of the Cathedral Close.

A team of expert, yet sympathetic, tutors will be led by Robert Fielding, Director of Music at Romsey Abbey nearby. "Playing the organ can be a solitary business, so a course such as this is an invaluable opportunity for organists to share thoughts, stories and issues, and to realise they are not alone. I hope they will go away refreshed and inspired!"

The course is based at Sarum College, in the shadow of the spire of Salisbury Cathedral, and runs from Tuesday 10th April until Friday 13th April 2007. The full board price is £495 (£410 for RSCM affiliates and individual members). To apply contact RSCM course bookings, 19 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EB, UK. Telephone 01722 424844.

Notes for Editors

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) is an educational charity and promotes the best use of music in worship, church life, and the wider community. The RSCM also publishes music and training resources, and organises courses, short workshops and activities. With over 8,500 affiliates, members and friends in over 40 countries it is an international network, supported by over 750 volunteers and a small team of staff based throughout the UK.

PDFs of RSCM news releases are generally available here (go to "News Releases").

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For further enquiries contact:
Stuart Robinson:
RSCM Media Relations Organiser
srobinson@rscm.com
T: 01492 556378 / 07831 827701

or

Heather Bamber
RSCM Marketing & Communications Administrator
E: hbamber@rscm.com
T: 01722 424847 or 07786 331364

09/03/2007