May 2009

Notes and News (Soundboard May 2009)

ORGANISTS ON THE MOVE

John Morris has moved from Greystones to Christ Church Bray. (Do keep us informed of new appointments, etc.)

DEPUTY ORGANIST LIST

Ten new names have been added to this in recent months — which is a healthy sign. There is some evidence that the list is fairly widely consulted. It is on the website and also in the annual Dublin & Glendalough Diocesan Directory. It is important that it keeps up to date. Please — if your contact details change, if you wish your name to be removed, let us know, preferably by email.

DÚN LAOGHAIRE SUMMER RECITALS

The 2009 series of Summer organ concerts in St Michael's Church,

Dún Laoghaire, starts on Sunday 7 June at 8 p.m, with a concert by the choir of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. Visiting recitalists include Serge Schoonbroodt (Belgium), Caius College Choir Cambridge, Renée Anne Louprette (New York) and Guttorm Guleng (Norway). Full details will be found on dunlaoghaireorganconcerts.ie.

DAN AND THE MAGIC MUSICIAN

This is an initiative of the Royal College of Organists to try to spread the word, particularly amongst young people, about what the organ is, what it consists of and how it is played. It is presented in the form of a story, incorporating basic facts about organ mechanics and the story is illustrated with real organ music. You’ll find it on www.danmagic.org. Have a look at it, play the videa, and decide how successful it is likely to be.
 

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