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SUMMARY:Three day extended visit to organs on the island of Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Seven players and three non-players participated in the EOA’s Extended Visit to Jersey during the October half-term week. The visit was arranged by Andrew Stevens\, who is a frequent visitor to the Channel Islands and responsible for tuning the organs that we visited. Although Jersey is just 9 miles wide and 5 miles high\, it contains a rich variety of churches and organs as well as impressive coastal scenery and a fascinating history stretching back to prehistoric times. \nWith the help of three people who had taken their cars with them\, participants had the pleasure of visiting and playing nine very different organs across the island\, the smallest being the 2MP 9 stop 1923 John Walker & Sons organ at Ebenezer Methodist Church and the largest being the 3MP 50 stop organ in the Town Church\, in St Helier\, originally built in 1926 by Jardine & Co but much modified over the years. The only other 3MP organ which we played was the 3MP 27 stop 1913 J.W. Walker & Sons organ in St Paul’s Church\, St Helier. Every organ that we visited had its merits\, but for several people the favourite was the 2MP 21 stop 1959 Henry Willis & Sons organ\nin St Thomas’s Roman Catholic Church\, enhanced by a generous acoustic. \nMost participants stayed in a Premier Inn in St Helier\, but meals were enjoyed in a variety of locations around the island\, including several with sea views. The camaraderie amongst the participants and the variety of instruments that we visited\, combined with good weather\, helped to make for a very interesting and highly enjoyable visit\, which could not have been improved upon in any way. Thanks to Andrew Stevens for all his work in securing the venues and ensuring the organs were in good voice\, and to Michaela Cottee for helping to prepare the visit documentation.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/14th-16th-october-extended-visit-to-organs-on-the-island-of-jersey/
CATEGORIES:EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250923T074253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T074253Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Ashley Grote\, Master of Music\, Norwich Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-ashley-grote-master-of-music-norwich-cathedral/
LOCATION:Colchester Moot Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250923T080731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T080731Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Jonathan Lilley with Carleton Etherington and Darius Battiwalla
DESCRIPTION:Gala recital in memory of Simon Lindley (1948-2025)
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-jonathan-lilley-with-carleton-etherington-and-darius-battiwalla/
LOCATION:Leeds Minster\, 2-6 Kirkgate\, Leeds LS2 7DJ
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20251007T202717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T202717Z
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Academy of Organ Studies - The English Organ
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 25 the Cambridge Academy of Organ Studies will present the first of three annual events celebrating the legacy of Professor Peter Williams\, a major figure internationally in the study of the organ and its music and the first Patron of CAOS. This year The English organ is our focus with a masterclass led by Margaret Phillips\, talks by John Mander with demonstrations of three organs marking stages of the organ’s development over as many centuries\, and a commemorative lecture by William McVicker. \n11.00am masterclass at Trinity College\, chapel available from 10.30am for arrivals.\n12.30-1.30pm lunch break (own arrangements).\n1.30-3.30pm visits to three organs: Great St Mary’s University organ\, Pembroke College and Queens’ College.\n4.00pm-5.00pm Dr William McVicker gives the Peter Williams lecture in the Cavonius Room (on the Caius College site on West Road\, directions will be provided). \nPlease reply to CAOS Secretary Tim Patient <tim.patient@gmail.com> if you wish to attend. \nPrice £45\nFull-time students £20 \nFor further information go to www.cambridgeorganacademy.org
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/cambridge-academy-of-organ-studies-the-english-organ/
LOCATION:Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250719T173048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T135126Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital by Timara Easter\, Waltham Abbey Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-by-timara-easter-waltham-abbey-church/
LOCATION:Waltham Abbey Church\, Highbridge Street\, Waltham Abbey\, EN9 1DG
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250923T081004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T081004Z
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SUMMARY:Concert - Richard Brasier (organ) with Anne Page (harmonium) and James Lipka (piano)
DESCRIPTION:Part of the RCO Organ Forum on César Franck\, but bookable separately.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/concert-richard-brasier-organ-with-anne-page-harmonium-and-james-lipka-piano/
LOCATION:Exeter College Chapel\, Turl Street\, Oxford OX1 3DP
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250922T091246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T105126Z
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SUMMARY:"Pipe up for pipe organs" event\, Broomfield Church Hall
DESCRIPTION:We were delighted that George Allan\, Chairman of ‘Pipe Up for Pipe Organs’ (www.pipeup.org.uk)\, agreed to talk to EOA members in Broomfield Church Hall in November about the somewhat depressing future for pipe organs\, in a talk entitled “Getting Disorganised?”. ‘Pipe Up for Pipe Organs’ is a charity set up in 2022\, which aims to save pipe organs threatened with destruction. Perhaps the most well-known organ rescued by ‘Pipe Up’ is the Henry Jones organ (known as Henry) which is available for the public to play at London Bridge Station. \nGeorge Allan is a retired solicitor and an adult learner of the organ. After many years involvement with building conservation\, his passion is now for organ conservation. His excellent talk contained many depressing statistics. For example\, in Victorian times there were 43\,000 organs\, now there are 15\,000. 1\,280 Anglican churches closed during the 20-year period 1969-1989 and it is estimated that 2\,000 churches will close over the next 5 years. But pipe organs are being lost even when churches are not closing. It is estimated that 1\,520 churches have organs in urgent need of repair\, and a further 6\,000 need major repairs. On top of that\, it is reckoned that 20% of organ-builders will retire in the next 10 years and won’t be replaced. Longer term projections suggest that half of Britain’s remaining organs could be lost or unplayable by 2040 (i.e. in just 15 years’ time). By 2065 it is possible that there will only be a handful of playable organs (estimated to be 165 instruments) remaining outside of cathedrals\, Oxbridge colleges and major parish churches. \nUnfortunately\, there is no easy solution. One possibility might be to train churchwardens and people with responsibility of the care for church organs as to what can be done to keep their instruments playable. Money is clearly an issue\, and George explained how the National Lottery Heritage Fund now rarely provides support for organ projects. The only other thing that can be done\, it seems\, is to advocate for the organ\, by raising public awareness and increasing appreciation of the organ\, attracting new audiences and encouraging more people – young people in particular – to take up the organ. \nThere then followed a very stimulating discussion and refreshments.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/pipe-up-for-pipe-organs-event-broomfield-church-hall/
LOCATION:Broomfield Church Hall\, Broomfield Parish Church (St Mary with St Leonard)\, Church Green\, Broomfield CM1 7BD
CATEGORIES:EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251129T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250719T173134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T135055Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital by Chingyan Lo\, Waltham Abbey Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-by-chingyan-lo-waltham-abbey-church/
LOCATION:Waltham Abbey Church\, Highbridge Street\, Waltham Abbey\, EN9 1DG
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250923T074343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T074343Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - William Saunders\, City Organist
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-william-saunders-city-organist/
LOCATION:Colchester Moot Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260131T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250922T091701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T104927Z
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SUMMARY:EOA 75th Anniversary Luncheon with special Guest Speaker Daniel Moult
DESCRIPTION:Eighteen people attended the EOA 75th Anniversary Luncheon that took place at the end of January in a private dining room at the County Hotel in Chelmsford. We were delighted to be joined by special guest Daniel Moult who\, in addition to being Head of Organ Studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire\, is well-known as an international concert organist\, recording artist and film presenter.\n\nAttendees enjoyed a delicious two-course lunch\, followed by tea/coffee\, and Dan changed tables between courses so that everybody got a chance to talk to him. Whilst we were waiting for tea/coffee to be served\, Dan delivered a brilliant 15-minute carefully-prepared speech about organ performance\, commenting that musical feeling is more important than accuracy\, and recounting some hilarious tales of when things go very wrong. As Dan helpfully pointed out\, the Royal Festival Hall is also 75 years old\, and so Dan topped-and-tailed his speech by talking about the organ therein.\n\nFollowing the success of this year’s Luncheon\, your committee is considering holding another Luncheon next year and we already have a special guest speaker lined up.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/eoa-75th-anniversary-luncheon-with-special-guest-speaker-daniel-moult/
LOCATION:County Hotel\, Chelmsford
CATEGORIES:EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250923T074442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T074442Z
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SUMMARY:Silent film event with Richard Hills
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/silent-film-event-with-richard-hills/
LOCATION:Colchester Moot Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260204T084252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114301Z
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SUMMARY:Try the organ day\, 28th February\, Southend High School for Boys
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 28th February there is an Open Morning at Southend High School for Boys (Prittlewell Chase\, Southend SS0 0RG) for anybody who would like to learn more about the organ (https://npor.org.uk/survey/K01507) and to have a go at playing it. Non-organists are welcome! Talks will take place at approximately 9.30am\, 11am and 12.30pm. In the evening there is a Showcase Concert featuring musical talent from the School performing an eclectic mix of instruments and voices\, as well as the organ (tickets £7 for adults). The Open Morning is taking place 9.30am – 2pm and the Showcase Concert starts at 7.30pm\, so it is possible to combine both these events with the EOA Composite Recital that is taking place in Shenfield at 2.30pm the same day.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/try-the-organ-day-28th-february-southend-high-school-for-boys/
LOCATION:Southend High School for Boys\, Prittlewell Chase\, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RG
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T105655Z
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SUMMARY:Composite Recital in aid of the Christopher Kingsley Memorial Fund
DESCRIPTION:Do come along\, if you are able\, to the EOA Composite Recital taking place at Shenfield Parish Church (St Mary the Virgin\, Shenfield CM15 9AL) on Saturday 28th February at 2.30pm. It promises to be a very varied and interesting programme. Several EOA members\, together with a couple of special guests\, are kindly donating their time and their talent in order to raise funds for the EOA’s Christopher Kingsley Memorial Fund (CKMF)\, which offers financial support towards the cost of items such as organ shoes\, organ music and organ lessons to young organists who are living\, working or studying in Essex. There is no charge for entry\, but there will be a collection for the CKMF\, so please bring some cash with you (payment by card or BACS is also possible) and please give generously! Donations for the refreshments will go to the church. \nThe recitalists are as follows (not in playing order): \nLinden Carey-Bennett (Chorister\, Chelmsford Cathedral)\nChris Denney (Southend-on-Sea)\nLyndon Ford (Portsmouth)\nEmma Gibbins (Director of Music\, Chelmsford Cathedral)\nKrystian Kaniecki (Halstead)\nJonathan Lilley (Director of Music\, Waltham Abbey Church) \nHelen Lunn (Organ Scholar\, Chelmsford Cathedral)\nPhilip Prior (Director of Music\, St James the Great\, Colchester) \nThe NPOR entry for the (3MP 32 stop) organ that the recitalists will be playing can be found at https://npor.org.uk/survey/E00670\nIf you require any further information about this event\, please email organistassociation@gmail.com.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/composite-recital-in-aid-of-the-christopher-kingsley-memorial-fund/
LOCATION:St Mary the Virgin\, Shenfield\, Hall Lane\, Shenfield\, Brentwood\, Essex\, CM15 9AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T113432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113432Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Richard Brasier
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-richard-brasier/
LOCATION:St Marylebone Parish Church\, London NW1 5LT
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T114655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114655Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concerts at Chelmsford Cathedral\, Chelmsford CM1 1TY
DESCRIPTION:Friday 6th March at 1200 (tea/coffee from 1130): Adrian Partington (organ)\nFriday 1st May at 1200 (tea/coffee from 1130): Emma Gibbins (organ)
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/lunchtime-concerts-at-chelmsford-cathedral-chelmsford-cm1-1ty/
LOCATION:Chelmsford Cathedral\, Chelmsford\, Essex
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T113528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113528Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Richard Brasier
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-richard-brasier-2/
LOCATION:St George’s German Lutheran Church\, London E1 8EB
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T114536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114550Z
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SUMMARY:Moot Hall Monthly Recital Series at Colchester Town Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
DESCRIPTION:All recitals start at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes. Admission is free\, with a retiring collection in aid of the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ.\nTuesday 10th March: Claudia Grinnell (Director of Music\, St Edmundsbury Cathedral)\nTuesday 14th April: Darius Battiwalla (Leeds City Organist)\nTuesday 12th May: Emma Gibbins (Director of Music\, Chelmsford Cathedral)\nTuesday 9th June: Hilary Punnett (Assistant Director of Music\, St Paul’s Cathedral)
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/moot-hall-monthly-recital-series-at-colchester-town-hall-high-street-colchester-co1-1pj/
LOCATION:Colchester Moot Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T113647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113647Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Gillian Ward-Russell
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-gillian-ward-russell/
LOCATION:United Reformed Church\, Lion Walk\, Colchester CO1 1LX
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T113739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113739Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Lyndon Ford
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-lyndon-ford/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Chediston\, Suffolk IP19 0AU
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T113840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113840Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Emma Gibbins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-emma-gibbins/
LOCATION:St Stephen Walbrook\, London EC4N 8BN
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250922T091921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T215840Z
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SUMMARY:All day visit to organs in the Southend area
DESCRIPTION: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\, Prittlewell\, where there has been a church on site since Saxon times in the 7th century\, the Norman nave dating back to the 11th century with later additions. Unfortunately they do not have a regular organist at the moment but Paul Mckay (Vicar) welcomed us and the 1916 Hill organ performed excellently\, filling the church with some wonderful sounds as well as having beautiful flute tones. Bach\, Finzi\, Cozyn and others sounded very fresh and all members very much enjoyed this instrument. After an excellent lunch at The Saxon King\, we proceeded to St Alban the Martyr\, Westcliff on Sea where we were met by Trish (churchwarden) who supplied us with refreshments\, and David Adkins who talked about the church and the organ and gave us a short demonstration. Thanks to all the lovely people who looked after us and to Chris Denney for organising this enjoyable day.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/all-day-visit-to-organs-in-the-southend-area-venues-tbc/
LOCATION:Southend
CATEGORIES:EOA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T114810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114843Z
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SUMMARY:Moot Hall Masterclasses at Colchester Town Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
DESCRIPTION:Masterclasses will start at c.2pm\, following a recital by the person taking the masterclass.\nTuesday 14th April: ‘Navigating a Town Hall Instrument’ with Darius Battiwalla\nTuesday 12th May: ‘Confidence at the Console’ with Emma Gibbons\nThere are just four playing places available per masterclass\, for “advanced students\, organ scholars\, experienced amateur organists\, pianists/keyboard players transitioning to organ and anyone wanting experience on a large civic instrument”\, but observers are welcome. To enquire about playing places or to find out more\, contact the Colchester City Organist\, William Saunders\, via www.moothallorgan.co.uk/contact
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/moot-hall-masterclasses-at-colchester-town-hall-high-street-colchester-co1-1pj/
LOCATION:Colchester Moot Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T114040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114040Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Tim Patient
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-tim-patient/
LOCATION:St Botolph-without-Aldgate\, London EC3N 1AB
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20250922T092052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T112054Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of the Life and Music of Percy Whitlock (1903- 1946) with distinguished Whitlock scholar Malcolm Riley
DESCRIPTION:The last big event of the EOA’s 75th Anniversary year is an afternoon dedicated to the Life and Music of Percy Whitlock (1903-1946) which coincides\, almost to the day\, with the 80th Anniversary of the composer’s death. This special afternoon\, which is taking place at Waltham Abbey Church on Saturday 9th May\, will feature an illustrated talk by Whitlock expert\, Malcolm Riley\, author of ‘Percy Whitlock – Organist and Composer: A Biographical Study’ and editor of ‘The Percy Whitlock Companion’\, plus a special performance of Percy Whitlock’s Organ Sonata by Jonathan Lilley. The talk will start at 2.30pm (arrive from 2pm) and there will be a refreshment break. \nThe cost of this event is £10 for EOA members and members of other IAO affiliated associations\, £12 for non-members / general public\, and £5 for under 18s and fulltime students. For further information about this event and to express your interest in attending\, please contact Jonathan Lilley on jonathan.lilley@walthamabbeychurch.co.uk
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/a-celebration-of-the-life-and-music-of-percy-whitlock-1903-1946-with-distinguished-whitlock-scholar-malcolm-riley/
LOCATION:Waltham Abbey Church\, Highbridge Street\, Waltham Abbey\, EN9 1DG
CATEGORIES:EOA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T170000
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SUMMARY:Recital\, Masterclass and Playing Opportunity at the Moot Hall\, Colchester Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:EOA President Emma Gibbins will be giving a recital and masterclass on the Moot Hall organ in Colchester Town Hall on Tuesday 12th May. It would be lovely to see other EOA members there. If you can come\, you would be very welcome to join us for a late brunch / early lunch beforehand\, from 11.30am\, and there will be an opportunity to play the organ following the masterclass. There is no charge for this event\, though members will be responsible for paying for their own brunch / lunch and there will be a retiring collection following the recital\, in aid of the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ. \nThe proposed schedule for the day is as follows:\n11.30am Brunch / Lunch at a nearby restaurant (probably Bill’s)\n1pm Emma’s recital on the Moot Hall organ\n2pm Emma’s masterclass on ‘Confidence at the Console’\n3pm An opportunity for EOA members to play the Moot Hall organ \nIf you would like to join us for lunch and/or if you would like to play the Moot Hall organ\, please contact Michaela Cottee (organistassociation@gmail.com) no later than Monday 4th May. If you would like to take part in the masterclass\, please contact the Colchester City Organist\, William Saunders\, via www.moothallorgan.co.uk/contact.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/recital-masterclass-and-playing-opportunity-at-the-moot-hall-colchester-town-hall/
LOCATION:Colchester Moot Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
CATEGORIES:EOA
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Emma Gibbins
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-emma-gibbins-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Moot Hall\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1PJ
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260602T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
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SUMMARY:Summer Lunchtime Concert at St James the Great\, East Hill\, Colchester CO1 2QL
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 2nd June at 1300 (with light refreshments from 1215): Samuel Bristow (Assistant Director of\nMusic\, Chelmsford Cathedral)
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/summer-lunchtime-concert-at-st-james-the-great-east-hill-colchester-co1-2ql/
LOCATION:St James the Great\, East Hill\, Colchester CO1 2QL
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
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SUMMARY:EOA AGM plus lunch and a concert at Chelmsford Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:We are planning to combine this year’s AGM with a concert taking place in Chelmsford Cathedral on Saturday 27th June and a meal. The provisional programme is as follows: \n12pm Lunch in Chelmsford\n2pm Samuel Bristow (Assistant Director of Music) will be performing Prokofiev’s musical fairytale ‘Peter and the Wolf’ at Chelmsford Cathedral\, with narration by storyteller Mike Dodsworth.\n3pm AGM in the Cathedral \nFurther details to follow. In the meantime\, please save the date. If you require any further information about this event at this stage\, or wish to express an interest in taking part\, please contact Emma Gibbins on emmagibbins1978@gmail.com.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/eoa-agm-plus-lunch-and-a-concert-at-chelmsford-cathedral/
LOCATION:Chelmsford Cathedral\, Chelmsford\, Essex
CATEGORIES:EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T114133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T114200Z
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SUMMARY:Organ recital - Stephen King
DESCRIPTION: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’.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/organ-recital-stephen-king/
LOCATION:Southend High School for Boys\, Prittlewell Chase\, Southend-on-Sea SS0 0RG
CATEGORIES:Non-EOA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T224815
CREATED:20260223T110922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T112228Z
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SUMMARY:EOA Summer Social in Thaxted
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Summer Social will take place on Saturday 25th July in the pretty little market town of Thaxted. We have arranged to visit Thaxted Parish Church\, which is home to three organs: the historic 1821 3MP 23 organ by Henry Lincoln; a 1MP 8 organ by Cedric Arnold; and a 3MP digital organ (the Thaxted Festival organ) by Makin. We are also hoping to visit Bolford Street URC\, which is home to a 2MP 14 organ by Cedric Arnold with painted pipes. We are planning to combine our visit with an early evening meal at the India Villa opposite the Parish Church. Further details to follow. In the meantime\, please save the date. If you require any further information about this event at this stage\, or wish to express an interest in taking part\, please contact Michaela Cottee on organistassociation@gmail.com.
URL:https://essexorganists.org/event/eoa-summer-social-in-thaxted/
LOCATION:Thaxted
CATEGORIES:EOA
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