Whether you’re a complete musical beginner or perhaps just new to the organ, PLAY THE ORGAN YEAR from the Royal College of Organists offers something for everyone.
The aim is to inspire a year-long effort by the whole organ-playing community not just to increase the number of people learning to play the organ, but also the number enjoying live and recorded organ music. Here’s how to take part.
Visit the Royal College of Organists dedicated page for details of First Encounter performances, Play the Organ sessions, and Organiser Resources.
Events to attend here: Play the Organ Year events listings
Have a digital keyboard? Free RCO downloads so you can join in: First Encounter worksheet for those with no keyboard experience, and worksheet for those with some keyboard experience, with five short supporting films on YouTube.
Are you are pianist to wanting to become an organist? Find plenty to help on making the transition, including tutor books and music, here on LADY ORGANIST pianist to organist
FIRST STOP! is the RCO’s one-stop-shop for everything about the organ: how to take the first steps to becoming an organist, or just to explore our amazing instrument.
Are you a teacher? FIRST STOP! resources and information tailored for school students from 6 to 16 years