Brighton and District Organists' Association
ContactHon. Secretary, Brighton & District Organists' Association, Mr J.S. Smith. 11, Cowper Street, HOVE BN3 5BP Tel. 01273 270870
Officers & Council MembersPresident: Mr A. MacfadyenVice President: Mr R. Bayfield Hon. Secretary: Mr J.S. Smith Assistant Secretary: Mr R. Bayfield Treasurer: Mr G. J. Catt Council members: Mr J. Casemore, Mr R Bayfield, Mr G. W. Brown, Miss J. Cooper, Mr S. Houlgate, Mr. J. Smith Honorary Life Presidents: Mr R. Bayfield, Mr G. W. Brown, Miss J. Cooper, Mr S. Houlgate, Mr J. Smith Web editor: Mr Alastair Macfadyen. Membership benefitsThe Brighton & District Organists' Association covers the area from Eastbourne to Worthing along the coast and Uckfield in the North. It welcomes all those with an interest in the organ, its construction and music, whether or not they play the instrument themselves. Meetings cover a wide range of activities, including visits to instruments of all sizes, from small one manual in country parishes to those in cathedrals. In addition there are master classes, recitals, demonstrations on techniques and social events. Members receive newsletters on a regular basis, which include details of events, covering our own and other events where the organ is prominent, news about members and vacancies in the area. The Association is affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists, enabling members to participate in the IAO activities and entitles them to the benefits and services provided by the IAO. Members can subscribe to the Organists' Review at a reduced rate. You can join the Association by contacting the Secretary, when you will receive further details, an application form for membership and a current newsletter. The subscription is £10.00 per annum, with reduced rates for senior citizens and students. A special rate is also available to second members in the same household. These rates will increase with effect from February 2013. STOP PRESS: We congratulate our Honorary Life Vice President Mr Stanley Houlgate on achieving his centenary on 21st February 2012. This was marked by a celebration at the home of his son, Mr David Houlgate on 18th February. | ||
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Future events | ||
| 24th March 2012 | West Tarring and Darrington (St Symphorian) May — series of recitals by BDOA members at St Bartholomew‘s church, Brighton, all commencing at 1310. Admission free, retiring collection: | |
| May 2012 | series of recitals by BDOA members at St Bartholomew‘s church, Brighton, all commencing at 1310. Admission free, retiring collection: | |
| 8th May 2012 | Alastair Macfadyen | |
| 15th May 2012 | Nicholas Houghton | |
| 22nd May 2012 | John Burdett | |
| 23rd June 2012 | Masterclass at St Andrew‘s URC, Blackwater Road, Eastbourne, led by Stephen Disley. All welcome to take part, applicants should contact St Andrew‘s Musical Director Paul Collins cobboldcollins@aol.com for details | |
| 21st July 2012 | Northiam and Rye | |
| 22nd September 2012 | Hildenborough and Tunbridge Wells (Vale Royal Methodist Church) | |
| 27th October 2012 | All day meeting — Stoke D‘Abernon, Epsom & Ewell | |
| 24th November 2012 | Warnham and Crawley | |
| 26th January 2013 | East Hoathly and East Sussex National Golf Club (Wurlitzer organ) | |
| 23rd February 2013 | All Saints Hove - AGM, preceded by a short recital | |
Local Organ Recitals
St Mary's Church, BrightonSaturdays at 2.30 pm Admission Free - Retiring Collection | ||
| 5th May | Bill Sibbey | |
| 19th May | Malcolm Kemp | |
| 9th June | Tristan Mitchard | |
| 7th July | John Keys | |
| 11th August | Philip Luke | |
| 15th September | Peter Dutton | |
| 6th October | Mark Brafield | |
Other local organsThe following local instruments are of interest to organists:
Last updated 27 February 2012. Page set up by Anthony Cairns, email acairns@iao.org.uk. © Brighton & District Organists' Association 2003. | ||