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Lynda, our organist, joined musicians all over the world in the St Cecilia’s Day play-along of Handel’s Largo. Beautiful playing and a wonderful tribute to the music we love. Thank you, Lynda! 🎶✨
#HandsOnWithHandel #PlayTheOrganYear #PlayTheOrgan
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Curious about the organ? Why not take part in one of the upcoming #playtheorgan events? Fun, hands-on and perfect for families, visit venues in Morpeth or Marlborough this Sat & Leeds Cathedral on Sun to try the King of Instruments. Find details: www.rco.org.uk/play_events....
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May 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
derbycathmusic.bsky.social
🎹Ever wondered what it is like to play a Cathedral organ? Your little ones can find out on Bank Holiday Monday 5 May!

Booking recommended at ticketsource.co.uk/derbycathedralmusic

#PlayTheOrgan
April 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
What is PLAY THE ORGAN YEAR 2025? Allow my two small relatives to demonstrate
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April 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
crosseyedpianist.bsky.social
Good morning! RSCM Director Hugh Morris is now more than half way through his epic 25-hour organ marathon!

Here’s an excerpt of Buxtehude. Watch the RSCM YouTube livestream for more

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#PlayTheOrgan #PlayTheOrganYear #handsonwithhandel
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
First Encounter and Play the Organ Sessions on #internationalorganday 26 April at Christchurch Priory. FREE event open to all regardless of musical experience.
#playtheorgan @rcorganists.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
derbycathmusic.bsky.social
We’re delighted that two of our Choristers have started learning the organ in the past few weeks as part of our new keyboard programme. What a great way to start #PlayTheOrgan Year 2025! They are pictured here with our Junior Organ Scholar and our Organ Tutor for Schools.
January 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Make this a #PlayTheOrgan weekend, with events on Saturday inc: OXFORD (Wesley Memorial Church, 10:30); READING (Town Hall, 10:30); BARNET (St Mary’s Church, Monken Hadley, 10:00); and MILTON KEYNES (St Mary & St Giles church, Stony Stratford, 11:00) www.rco.org.uk/playevents
September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
To celebrate #internationalorganday on 26 April at St John The Evangelist, Taunton, there'll be an organ concert from 11am on the magnificent Father Willis organ. Then a chance to have a go yourself!
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March 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Celebrate International Organ Day on 26 April with a RCO Play the Organ Year workshop at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church (14:00 – 15:30). Led by Jeremiah Stephenson, it will be followed by a recital & buffet. Free entry. Reserve here: bit.ly/3RkvmBv
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March 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
Music publications to consider for Play the Organ Year #playtheorgan from Royal Schools of Church Music, as well as an events page, and other resources. (Free Tutor Guide and Participant Book downloads for event organisers also available from RSCM Members Area.)
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Play the Organ Year 2025 | RSCM
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April 8, 2025 at 11:22 AM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Book now for Play Like a Girl – a hands-on organ day for girls & young women (11–21) Sat 6 Sept at St Giles Cripplegate, London. No experience needed – just curiosity & enthusiasm! www.societyofwomenor...
#PlayTheOrgan #PlayLikeAGirl
August 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
rcorganists.bsky.social
There are still some great #PlayTheOrgan Year events to enjoy, so don’t miss out! Find one near you, bring anyone you think might be interested in this unique experience, and take part 😊 www.rco.org.uk/playevents
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Ever wondered how pipe organs are built, restored & maintained? On Wed 3 Sept, leading workshops open their doors for the National Organ Building Open Day as part of #PlayTheOrgan Year - venues include Durham, Worksop & Malvern. Details rco.org.uk/events
August 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
rcorganists.bsky.social
#InternationalOrganDay is here! Joining us at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church for today’s #playtheorgan year workshop (14:00 BST) & concert (16:00)? Or celebrating elsewhere? Share your plans & pics using #InternationalOrganDay – we’d love to see them!
April 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
On International Organ Day, learn how 'The King of Instruments' goes from the quietest whisper to the loudest roar! (And have a go playing yourself.) From 2pm at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church London WC2 with Jeremiah Stephenson
#playtheorgan #internationalorganday @rcorganists.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Ever wondered how all those fabulous pipe organs are built, restored & maintained?
On Wed 3 Sept, leading workshops open their doors for the National Organ Building Open Day as part of #PlayTheOrgan Year - venues include Durham, Worksop & Malvern. Details www.rco.org.uk/playevents
August 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Play the Organ Year comes to St Stephen’s Church, South Dulwich on 18 May (14:00–17:00) with our very own Sir Andrew Parmley. Try the organ, enjoy performances, meet the team & more. Free entry, all welcome! Info: bit.ly/44peHVl #playtheorgan
May 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
rcorganists.bsky.social
Reading Town Hall’s Organ Heritage Open Day returns on Sat 13 Sept with a packed, free programme celebrating Play the Organ Year. Talks, recital, masterclass & a rare chance to try the famous ‘Father’ Willis organ. Details tinyurl.com/ReadingT...
#RCO #PlayTheOrgan
July 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
exetercathedral.bsky.social
Tomorrow, experience the power of the pipe organ…

Join us for this special organ recital by our Director of Music, Timothy Noon, marking #PlayTheOrgan 2025 – an initiative increasing the number of people enjoying organ music.

Book your tickets here: bit.ly/summer-noon

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Summer Concert Series: Timothy Noon | Exeter Cathedral
Summer Concert Series: Timothy Noon Thursday 31 July 2025 | 7pm We are delighted to present a very special organ recital by Exeter Cathedral’s Director of Music, Timothy Noon, marking Play the Organ Y...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
rcorganists.bsky.social
What an incredible day of music at Inverness Cathedral's Play the Organ Year event! From hands-on sessions to stunning performances, it was amazing to see so many connect with the organ. Inspired to host your own event? Find resources here: www.rco.org.uk/play_resourc...
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April 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
Join Simon Williams and members of the Gloucester Assn of Organists to hear live organ music, and have a go yourself! Saturday 26 April 2-3.30. St Andrews URC, Cheltenham. Free admission with refreshments.
#playtheorgan #internationalorganday
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Upcoming Events | Gloucestershire Organists' Association
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March 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
Free Play the Organ Day! - at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich. To mark #internationalorganday and Play the Organ Year 2025 #playtheorgan Saturday 26 April
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RCO Open Organ Day | My Site
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March 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
It's Play the Organ Year! And I'll be posting events as I hear of them. First up: have a go on the LARGEST Aeolian organ in a residential setting at Longwood Gardens, PA
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Open Organ Console Day
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March 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
theladyorganist.bsky.social
Martin White @manuals-and-pedals.bsky.social writing on the launch of Play the Organ Year on Substack. It was certainly a great day getting lots of folk up to the console! I'll put some of my own pictures up shortly. #playtheorgan

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Launch recital for Play The Organ 2025
To see the Great Hall at Central Hall, Westminster comfortably full last Sunday afternoon and ready to be entertained by an organ recital was well worth a very cold walk up Victoria Street.
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January 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM