The fine three manual Hill organ of 1904 in Kilbarchan West Church, Renfrewshire, has been transported to Germany and rebuilt in St Mary’s Church (Marienkirche), Prenzlau. The rebuilt organ will be inaugurated next year with a full programme of events planned for 14-17 May 2026. The Glasgow Society of Organists is planning a visit toContinue reading “Potential trip to Germany 🇩🇪”
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An organ recital by David Hamilton in memory of Stewart Alston
Music by Bach, Guilmant, Reger, Ian Galbraith and Robin Erskine David Hamilton is Strathclyde University Organist. He studied with Stuart Campbell at Glasgow University, where he won the Goudie Prize, and then with Harald Vogel at the North-German Organ Academy, and at the Zwolle Conservatorium with Jos van der Kooy. He was a prizewinner at Royal CollegeContinue reading “An organ recital by David Hamilton in memory of Stewart Alston”
Recital in memory of Stewart Alston
The Lanarkshire Society is pleased to open our 2025/26 season with a Recital in memory of Stewart Alston, long serving member and friend of the LSO. The Recital is in the superb Cadzow Church, and we are delighted to welcome Dr Malcolm Sim (of Glasgow Cathedral) as our guest organist Download the programme and notesContinue reading “Recital in memory of Stewart Alston”
Recital in memory of Stewart Alston
The Lanarkshire Society is pleased to open our 2025/26 season with a Recital in memory of Stewart Alston, long serving member and friend of the LSO. The Recital is in the superb Cadzow Church, and we are delighted to welcome Dr Malcolm Sim (of Glasgow Cathedral) as our guest organist We also offer refreshments afterwardsContinue reading “Recital in memory of Stewart Alston”
RCO Monthly E-News
Welcome to the RCO’s monthly events and information email, RCO e-Diary. In this newsletter you will find details of the College’s current events programme, events from partner organisations, new digital resources on iRCO and elsewhere, and any other topical information. Events and updates listed for the first time, or including important new information, are shown inContinue reading “RCO Monthly E-News”
RCO SCOTS Local Organ Workshop, Rosewell
Dear SCOTS members and friends Spaces are still available at our RCO SCOTS Local Organ Workshop at St Matthew’s RC church, Rosewell, Midlothian on Saturday 21 June, featuring its Hamilton/ T. C. Lewis organ. Our workshop will be led by Simon Leach. The sessions are based on music for the Roman Catholic liturgy, though playersContinue reading “RCO SCOTS Local Organ Workshop, Rosewell”
Members form 2025/26
Good evening, everyone. At our AGM in May, we elected our office bearers for 2025/26 and set our subs fee. Due to some increasing costs, we increased the yearly fee to £30. There are no other rates this year. We would be delighted for all current members to renew their membership. If you know ofContinue reading “Members form 2025/26”
An invitation from Ronan……
LSO Member Ronan Mcquade warmly invites anyone who wishes to come and listen to his third year Conservatoire exam recital.He’ll present a programme which explores the progression of God’s redemptive covenant with his people, fulfilled by Christ, the light of the world. Wednesday, 4th June 2025 at 15.30 St. Aloysius’ Jesuit Church, Glasgow, G3 6REContinue reading “An invitation from Ronan……”
Notice of AGM
Good morning, Notice of our 2024/25 AGM Our AGM will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025 at 3pm within Calderbank Parish Church. The agenda will be issued before the meeting, along with minutes of the previous AGM. Apologies for attendance should be made to Anne Maguire, our minute secretary, by email at annekmaguire@outlook.com
2025 SFO Annual Conference in Newport on Tay
Dear Society Secretary/Contact, Tayside Organists’ Society is hosting the 2025 SFO Annual Conference in Newport on Tay on the evening of Friday 9th May and during the day on Saturday 10th May. I have attached an application form which is an interactive PDF form that allows you to fill in the required details and can then beContinue reading “2025 SFO Annual Conference in Newport on Tay”
