RSCM OTS

The information provided on this page is not connected with the work of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton or its agencies. Please contact the organisers directly for further information.

The RSCM Organist Training Scheme allows you to draw on the very best advice and teaching in your area. The scheme is available to anybody who lives in Sussex. It will be of particular interest to those who have recently started to play the organ for worship and to those who are being persuaded to accompany services when there is no-one else available.

The scheme is open to:

	complete beginners, either young people or adults
	people with keyboard skills but no knowledge of playing the organ
	people who once played the organ but need to refresh their memory
	those who had some organ lessons but want to improve their basic skills and confidence

What can the scheme offer?

	the professional advice and encouragement of an experienced and helpful Assessor, together with formal assessments at each stage of the syllabus
	a certificate to those who successfully pass an assessment at any stage
	advice in finding a regular organ teacher
	Workshops and events several times a year - a friendly, sympathetic environment, giving an excellent opportunity to learn and ask questions.

What is the cost?

	to register with the scheme - a single payment of £15 (£10 for RSCM affiliates and individual members).
	to take an assessment Stage 1: £25 Stage 2: £30 Stage 3: £40 paid direct to the assessor. (Some churches may make a small charge for use of their facilities.)
	for workshops: A modest charge is made for workshops (also open to people who are not on the scheme but members are given a discount)
	Naturally, individual organ lessons are an additional cost, paid directly to your teacher.

What do I learn at each stage?

At each stage you will learn new skills and vital techniques.

	Stage 1 includes hymn, song, psalm and canticle accompaniment choosing simple voluntaries effective use of organ stops basic music theory and layout of the organ
	Stage 2 continues Stage 1 and includes: providing suitable introductions and musical links accompanying simple anthems and service settings how to accompany more involved psalms and canticles developing your pedal technique choosing suitable music for worship
	Stage 3 continues Stage 2 and includes: more stylistic playing accompanying full musical settings of hymns and songs developing the art of appropriate and colourful accompaniments of psalms and canticles understanding the technique of accompanying an anthem improving sight-reading skills from three staves increasing your repertoire of organ voluntaries understanding performance methods and the range of music used in worship

What do the assessors do?
The assessors for the scheme cover the whole of Sussex. Some may be able to offer organ lessons on a regular basis, while others prefer to offer consultations from time to time. There are also other organ teachers who can give lessons on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

How do I join the scheme?
Just complete and submit the form below. The Scheme Administrator will contact you to find out how you would like to use the scheme, to answer any questions you may have (including helping you to find a suitable organ teacher).

Please note - do not press the Enter/Return key as you fill in this form as this will send it off - whether you you have finished or not! To move from one line to the next please use the Tab key or your Mouse.

(Name)
(Address 1)
(Post Town)
(Postcode)
(Telephone - Daytime)
(Telephone - Evening)
(e-mail)

Is your church affiliated to the RSCM? Yes No
(If Yes - Name of Church)
Are you an Individual Member of the RSCM? Yes No

Please give brief details of standard of organ, piano or other keyboard skills gained so far and what you would like to gain from the scheme:

Do you regularly play for services? Yes No
If Yes, what type of service?
Eucharist/Holy Communion Weddings Funerals
Other
Would you like:
regular organ lessons occasional consultations

Please send me a syllabus

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