To help you navigate, variations in the daily programme Tuesday – Friday are highlighted .
Monday 29th July
| 14.00 at St Giles, Cripplegate | REGISTRATION and refreshments |
| 14.30 | ORGAN RECITAL Jeffrey Makinson (Lincoln Cathedral) Chancel Organ A fancy in D – William Byrd Passacaglia in D-moll, BuxWV 161 – Dietrich Buxtehude Gallery Organ Toccata and Fugue in D minor ‘Dorian’, BWV 538 – J.S Bach Prelude on ‘East Acklam’ – Francis Jackson Sonata for Organ – Philip Moore Allegro agitato – Andante tranquillo – Allegro con brio Toccata, Fugue et Hymne sur ‘l’Ave Maris Stella’ – Flor Peeters |
| 15.45 | INTRODUCTION |
| 16.00 | STUDIO INDUCTION |
| 16.30 | LESSON & PRACTICE BOOKING |
| 17.00 | COURSE CHOIR REHEARSAL |
| 18.30 – 19.30 | DINNER We are hoping to offer the option to dine as a group |
Tuesday 30th July
| 09.15 – 11.15 Students need to prepare one piece per studio to a good performing standard, a total of four for the week. Where exams are quoted (ABRSM grades, CAM, CRCO etc) these are used as a guide to the level of playing expected. Students may be preparing for/have passed these exams but this is not a requirement. | ORGAN STUDIOS (click tutor for repertoire list) Fundamentals of Technique Pedalling : Anne Marsden-Thomas ABRSM grades 4-5/CAM 2: William Dore ABRSM grade 6/CAM 3: Claire Hobbs ABRSM grade 7-8/CRCO: Drew Cantrill-Fenwick Towards ARCO: Frederick Stocken ARCO and FRCO: Jeffrey Makinson |
| 12.00 – 13.15 Streams A: Getting started / B: Progressing. Within each stream, the content progresses each day. Students will be free to move between classes on a self-guided basis. | SKILLS CLASSES Keyboard Musicianship A (More information) Claire Hobbs Keyboard Musicianship B (More information) Anne Marsden Thomas Liturgical Accompaniment A (More information) William Dore Liturgical Accompaniment B (More information) Jeffrey Makinson Improvisation A (More information) Frederick Stocken Improvisation B (More information) Drew Cantrill-Fenwick |
| 13.15 – 14.15 | LUNCH (own arrangements) |
| 14.15 – 15.45 This time may also be used for private practice. Organ booking is available on-site. | WORKSHOPS or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Workshop 1 – Plainchant accompaniment with William Dore Workshop 2 – How to perform brilliantly! with Anne Marsden Thomas or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Participants login to book. |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | TEA at St. Giles, Cripplegate |
| 16.30 – 17.15 | SERVICE PREPARATION with Jeffrey Makinson |
| 17.15 – 18.00 | SERVICE at St. Giles, Cripplegate Evening Prayer Voluntary 1 Plainsong Responses Psalm 50 Philip Moore, Third Evening Service (Nunc Dimittis) Henry Ley, A prayer of King Henry VI Hymn: God, that madest earth and heaven (Ar Hyd y Nos) Voluntary 2 |
| DINNER (own arrangements) | |
| 20.00 at St Paul’s, Knightsbridge | ORGAN RECITAL James Orford (St Paul’s, Knightsbridge) |
Wednesday 31st July
| 09.15 – 11.15 Students need to prepare one piece per studio to a good performing standard, a total of four for the week. Where exams are quoted (ABRSM grades, CAM, CRCO etc) these are used as a guide to the level of playing expected. Students may be preparing for/have passed these exams but this is not a requirement. | ORGAN STUDIOS (click tutor for repertoire list) Fundamentals of Technique Touch, fingering & footing : Anne Marsden-Thomas ABRSM grades 4-5/CAM 2: William Dore ABRSM grade 6/CAM 3: Claire Hobbs ABRSM grade 7-8/CRCO: Drew Cantrill-Fenwick Towards ARCO: Frederick Stocken ARCO and FRCO: Jeffrey Makinson |
| 12.00 – 13.15 Streams A: Getting started / B: Progressing. Within each stream, the content progresses each day. Students will be free to move between classes on a self-guided basis. | SKILLS CLASSES Keyboard Musicianship A (More information) Claire Hobbs Keyboard Musicianship B (More information) Anne Marsden Thomas Liturgical Accompaniment A (More information) William Dore Liturgical Accompaniment B (More information) Jeffrey Makinson Improvisation A (More information) Frederick Stocken Improvisation B (More information) Drew Cantrill-Fenwick |
| 13.15 – 14.15 | Lunch (own arrangements) |
| 14.15 – 15.45 This time may also be used for private practice. Organ booking is available on-site. | WORKSHOPS or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Workshop 1 – Choral Direction with Jeffrey Makinson Workshop 2 – Biomechanics and Injury Prevention for Organists with James and David Thomas or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Participants login to book. |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | TEA at St. Giles, Cripplegate |
| 16.30 – 17.15 | SERVICE PREPARATION with William Dore |
| 17.15 – 18.00 | SERVICE at St. Giles, Cripplegate Choral Vespers Voluntary 1 Introductory Verse Hymn: Iste confessor Psalm 149 Responsory Sarah MacDonald, Isoalation Fauxbourdons (Magnificat) Hymn: Te lucis ante terminum Voluntary 2 |
| 18.30 – 19.30 | DINNER (own arrangements) |
| 20.00 at St Giles, Cripplegate Performing in a concert is optional, but encouraged. Please specify in your enrolment form if you wish to opt out. | CONCERT PERFORMANCES Participants login to book. |
Thursday 1st August
| 09.15 – 11.15 Students need to prepare one piece per studio to a good performing standard, a total of four for the week. Where exams are quoted (ABRSM grades, CAM, CRCO etc) these are used as a guide to the level of playing expected. Students may be preparing for/have passed these exams but this is not a requirement. | ORGAN STUDIOS (click tutor for repertoire list) Fundamentals of Technique: Anne Marsden-Thomas Practice and performance ABRSM grades 4-5/CAM 2: William Dore ABRSM grade 6/CAM 3: Claire Hobbs ABRSM grade 7-8/CRCO: Drew Cantrill-Fenwick Towards ARCO: Frederick Stocken ARCO and FRCO: Jeffrey Makinson |
| 12.00 – 13.15 Streams A: Getting started / B: Progressing. Within each stream, the content progresses each day. Students will be free to move between classes on a self-guided basis. | SKILLS CLASSES Keyboard Musicianship A (More information) Claire Hobbs Keyboard Musicianship B (More information) Anne Marsden Thomas Liturgical Accompaniment A (More information) William Dore Liturgical Accompaniment B (More information) Jeffrey Makinson Improvisation A (More information) Frederick Stocken Improvisation B (More information) Drew Cantrill-Fenwick |
| 13.15 – 14.15 | Lunch (own arrangements) |
| 14.15 – 15.30 This time may also be used for private practice. Organ booking is available on-site. | WORKSHOPS or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Workshop – Performance anxiety with Claire Hobbs or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Participants login to book. |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | TEA at St. Giles, Cripplegate |
| 16.30 – 17.15 | SERVICE PREPARATION with Drew Cantrill-Fenwick |
| 17.15 – 18.00 | SERVICE at St. Giles, Cripplegate French Classical Magnificat in alternatim Jean-François Dandrieu, Magnificat (Premier Livre d’Orgue) pp. 21-31 with accompanied plainchant verses 1. Plein Jeu 2. Duo 3. Trio 4. Basse de Trompette 5. Flûtes 6. Dialogue Click here to watch an alternatim performance of a Magnificat by Guilan |
| 18.30 – 19.30 | DINNER (own arrangements) |
| 20.00 at St Michael, Cornhill Performing in a concert is optional, but encouraged. Please specify in your enrolment form if you wish to opt out. | CONCERT PERFORMANCES Participants login to book. |
Friday 2nd August
| 09.15 – 11.15 Students need to prepare one piece per studio to a good performing standard, a total of four for the week. Where exams are quoted (ABRSM grades, CAM, CRCO etc) these are used as a guide to the level of playing expected. Students may be preparing for/have passed these exams but this is not a requirement. | ORGAN STUDIOS (click tutor for repertoire list) Fundamentals of Technique Registration : Anne Marsden-Thomas ABRSM grades 4-5/CAM 2: William Dore ABRSM grade 6/CAM 3: Claire Hobbs ABRSM grade 7-8/CRCO: Drew Cantrill-Fenwick Towards ARCO: Frederick Stocken ARCO and FRCO: Jeffrey Makinson |
| 12.00 – 13.15 Streams A: Getting started / B: Progressing. Within each stream, the content progresses each day. Students will be free to move between classes on a self-guided basis. | SKILLS CLASSES Keyboard Musicianship A (More information) Claire Hobbs Keyboard Musicianship B (More information) Anne Marsden Thomas Liturgical Accompaniment A (More information) William Dore Liturgical Accompaniment B (More information) Jeffrey Makinson Improvisation A (More information) Frederick Stocken Improvisation B (More information) Drew Cantrill-Fenwick |
| 13.15 – 14.15 | Lunch (own arrangements) |
| 14.15 – 15.30 This time may also be used for private practice. Organ booking is available on-site. | WORKSHOPS or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Workshop – Registration for Accompaniment with Frederick Stocken or ONE-TO-ONE TUITION Participants login to book. |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | TEA at St. Giles, Cripplegate |
| 16.30 – 17.15 | SERVICE PREPARATION with Claire Hobbs |
| 17.15 – 18.00 | SERVICE at St. Giles, Cripplegate Choral Evensong Voluntary 1 Plainsong Responses Psalm 122 (Anglican chant) Charles MacPherson, Evening Service in G C. V. Stanford, Oh, for a closer walk with God Hymn: We praise you, Father (Gonfalon Royal) Voluntary 2 |
| 18.30 – 19.30 | DINNER (own arrangements) |
| 20.00 at St Giles, Cripplegate Performing in a concert is optional, but encouraged. Please specify in your enrolment form if you wish to opt out. | CONCERT PERFORMANCES followed by drinks Participants login to book. |
Saturday 3rd August
| 10.00 | CHOIR REHEARSAL |
| 10.30 at St. Giles, Cripplegate | CHORAL EUCHARIST with Course Choir and Improvisation Students Thorne, Mass of St Thomas Abbie Betinis, Blessed be the Lord, my rock Opening Hymn: All people that on earth do dwell (Old Hundreth) Offertory Hymn: When in our music, God is glorified (Engelberg) Final Hymn: Angel voices ever singing (Angel Voices) |
| 11.30 | COFFEE |
| 12.00 | PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE |
| 12.30 | END |