Joint trip to Paris May 2018

The Ulster Society of Organists and Choirmasters (USOC) are organising an organ trip to Paris, France next year to celebrate their centenary. A wide range of organs will be visited and members are encouraged to play them. This is taking place from 4th – 7th May. Two of our LSO members are attending. They areContinue reading “Joint trip to Paris May 2018”

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.