Halifax Centre

The Royal Canadian College of Organists works to promote the organ in its historic and evolving roles, to encourage excellence in the performance of organ, and to provide a forum for mutual support, education, and certification of RCCO members.

The RCCO Halifax Centre encourages organists and organ enthusiasts to share their knowledge and inspire passion for the organ. We are an active chapter with a genuine commitment to providing musical and educational opportunities to members and friends. We are working to inspire connections through organ music, and we hope you will join us! 

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The RCCO Halifax Centre is delighted to offer scholarships and grant funding to those hoping to begin organ studies or further develop their skills. Applications are open year-round and may be sent to Ray Grant, Centre President.

The David MacDonald Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship is open to pianists and early-stage organists who wish to take lessons from a qualified teacher who is a member of the RCCO Halifax Centre. Students may request a preferred teacher. While all requests will be considered, approval is not guaranteed. Scholarships provide eight lessons during a one-year period. Funding is paid directly to the teacher upon completion of all lessons. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION 

The Pierre Perron Memorial Grant

This grant has been established in memory of Pierre Person and is maintained by the RCCO Halifax Centre. Pierre was a long-time member of the RCCO Halifax Centre, Professor of Music Education at Dalhousie University, an active organist, choral conductor, and church musician based in Halifax. Pierre was a true believer and promoter of music education, and it is appropriate that this grant is created in the spirit of continuing education for endeavours such as organ, choral, and church music continuing education. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

The RCCO Halifax Centre Executive

PRESIDENT: Ray Grant

VICE-PRESIDENT (PROGRAMMING): Mark MacKenzie

SECRETARY: Margaret Machum

TREASURER: Gregory Doyle

COMMUNICATIONS: Matthew Fraser

MEMBER AT LARGE: Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray

CHAPLAIN: The Rev. Dr. Helen Ryding

UPCOMING EVENTS 

More information to come. Stay tuned!