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Summer Outing to Kilmun

Members and friends of the LSO are travelling “doon the water” on Saturday 3rd June to Kilmun to visit the historic St Munn’s Church and play the famous water organ.  There will be a recital at 3.30pm featuring some members and the resident Kilmun organist, Frank Barclay.   We are travelling via ferry from Gourock overContinue reading “Summer Outing to Kilmun”

OrganFest comes to Edinburgh 

In October the OrganFest is coming to Edinburgh; an event organised by BIOS, The IAO and The RCO. This year the ESO will be providing sponsorship. The weekend includes: recital at St Giles with Professor Ullrich Böhme, a visit to see the Father Willis of the St Stephen’s Stockbridge, a concert with the Kellie ConsortContinue reading “OrganFest comes to Edinburgh “

September Organ Crawl

Our new session is well under way in preparation, and we are excited to announce our September Organ Crawl to kick start our 54th Year!   Timings have still to be completely finalised but will be soon! Our President, Tom White, has arranged the following interesting organs to visit on Saturday 10th September.   LinlithgowContinue reading “September Organ Crawl”

Stainers Crucifixion – a come and sing March 2016 

Motherwell Cathedral was the venue for our March event.   Des Mclean kept a watchful eye over the assembled singers and John Pitcathley presided over the cathedral organ.  Michael Gibson and Gordon Cree were our soloists.  Some 56 people made up our choir.                   

Organ scholarships

Organ Scholarships The Presbytery of Hamilton have agreed to fund two organ scholarships of £300 each. These scholarships will last for one year of three terms (starting date by agreement with the Tutor). Terms and Conditions apply for this scholarship and are detailed on the application form which is available from the Hamilton Presbytery officeContinue reading “Organ scholarships”

Improvisation Masterclass and Recital

The LSO are please to host a masterclass on Improvisation to which all organists are invited which will be lead by John Riley, who is an Edinburgh based freelance musician and noted as a performer and teacher of organ improvisation.  More information is available from John’s own website – click here http://www.bellshillcentral.wordpress.com

Songs of Praise 24th January 2016

Download the poster here Our almost Annual Songs of Praise returns on Sunday 24th January at 6:30pm in The New Wellwynd Parish Church, Airdrie Members of the LSO and representatives from Local Churches will take part.    New Wellwynd organist, David Stewart, will play the three manual and pedal Binns organ. A warm welcome is extendedContinue reading “Songs of Praise 24th January 2016”