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Potential trip to Germany ðŸ‡©ðŸ‡ª

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 ðŸ‡©ðŸ‡ª”

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”

Blairhill Dundyvan Church, Coatbridge

This welcoming congregation in Coatbridge requires an Organist from July to December 2025. The post is temporary due to an impending union of churches, so may suit someone to help out for 6 months. The church would welcome an individual or a job sharing pattern. There is one Sunday morning service The organ is aContinue reading “Blairhill Dundyvan Church, Coatbridge”