Auckland Organists' Association

Skills of the Church Musician Seminar - 11 October

Calling all church musicians! On 11 October we are holding workshops/seminar to help improve your skillls in church music.

The seminar starts at 2pm (see event information) with a session on the use of music in workshop, and then you have one of three workshop options:

• The Pipe or Digital Organ - an introduction
• Selecting music for a service of worship
• Contemporary music and instrumental participation in worship

We will be introducing the RSCM "Skills of the Church Musician" distance-learning programme, which you could participate in for further study.

This seminar is co-organised by the Auckland Organists' Association and the Auckland branch of the RSCM. Cost $10, includes afternoon tea and printed materials.

For more information contact David Brookes, (09) 8339796; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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About the Auckland Organists' Association (AOA)

The Auckland Organists’ Association Inc. is the largest such association in New Zealand at the present time. It covers a substantial geographical area and its membership represents the regional diversity that reflects the Auckland region itself. The Association has a strong management team which aims to provide monthly or bi-monthly events. These include public recitals (concession rates for members), master classes, workshops, lectures on organ building, church music and associated topics, visits to pipe and digital organs of local interest, as well as pipe organs of historical significance. The membership also enjoys the fellowship of social functions. The Association has key relationships with The Edge Management who work with the City Organist Dr. John Wells in organising regular organ concerts at Auckland Town Hall. There is also a strong relationship with the Town Hall Organ Trust; the AOA being the first organisation to contribute to the fund raising campaign for the current organ project. Student membership and involvement is also a hall mark of the AOA.

Officers & Management Committee of the AOA for 2008/2009

President: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (second term of office)
Vice-President: Walter Nicholls
Secretary: Stuart Sinclair
Treasurer: Lyn Insley (Life Member)
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Committee: Brian Ellis, Stephen Chalcroft, David Brookes, Nicholas Forbes.