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  • All day visit to organs in the Southend area

    Southend

    Members travelled to the Southend area on Saturday 21st for a visit hosted by committee member Chris Denney and Nancy his wife. We started at St Clements, Leigh on Sea, which dates from 1460. The Director of Music, Rory Windass, showed us the organ and demonstrated it for us. Our second stop was at St Mary’s, […]

  • Moot Hall Masterclasses at Colchester Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ

    Colchester Moot Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ

    Masterclasses will start at c.2pm, following a recital by the person taking the masterclass. Tuesday 14th April: ‘Navigating a Town Hall Instrument’ with Darius Battiwalla Tuesday 12th May: ‘Confidence at the Console’ with Emma Gibbons There are just four playing places available per masterclass, for “advanced students, organ scholars, experienced amateur organists, pianists/keyboard players transitioning […]

  • A Celebration of the Life and Music of Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)

    Waltham Abbey Church Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey

    On Saturday 9th May, we were delighted to welcome renowned Whitlock scholar, Malcolm Riley to give an illustrated talk about Percy Whitlock at Waltham Abbey Church.  The talk was attended by members of the EOA, members of neighbouring Organists’ Associations and even attracted some non-members. Malcolm gave a fascinating talk with plenty of insights into […]

  • Recital, Masterclass and Playing Opportunity at the Moot Hall, Colchester Town Hall

    Colchester Moot Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ

    On Tuesday 12th May, EOA President Emma Gibbins gave a very enjoyable recital on the 1902 Norman & Beard organ to an audience of over 150 people in the Moot Hall of Colchester Town Hall. Emma’s programme, which was carefully chosen to suit the instrument and to appeal to the audience, was as follows: Crown […]

  • Organ recital – Michael Danes

    St Nicholas Church, Tolleshunt D'Arcy

    Free entry with light refreshments. Retiring collection in aid of Tolleshunt D'Arcy Village Larder and St Nicholas Church.

  • EOA AGM plus lunch and a concert at Chelmsford Cathedral

    Chelmsford Cathedral Chelmsford, Essex

    The 76th Annual General Meeting of the Essex Organists’ Association took place on Saturday 27th June in the Song School at Chelmsford Cathedral. Dr. Emma Gibbins presented her first report as President, and Dr. Michaela Cottee presented her third report as Treasurer & Membership Secretary. Together, these comprehensive reports showed that the EOA had enjoyed […]

  • Organ recital – Stephen King

    Southend High School for Boys, Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RG

    On Saturday 27th June at 7:30pm, Stephen King (Organist Emeritus at Brentwood Cathedral) will give a recital at the Southend High School for Boys based on the theme of ‘dance’.

  • EOA Summer Social in Thaxted

    Thaxted

    Eight people travelled to the pretty market town of Thaxted in order to participate in the EOA Summer Social. We began at Thaxted Parish Church (dedicated to St John the Baptist with Our Lady and St Laurence) where we were made most welcome, with refreshments provided upon arrival. Following a brief Extraordinary General Meeting (to […]