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  • 31 January 2024 12:04 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    In this week's episode, composer, producer, recording engineer, and entertainment lawyer Jeff Young shares his expertise with an introduction to music law, offering valuable insights for organists, composers, and other musicians.

    Please note that this video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as official legal advice. If you have a specific situation that needs to be addressed, please contact an entertainment lawyer with specific knowledge of music law.

    Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

    We hope you’ll check out this exciting new resource on our webpage or on YouTube, then help us spread the word.

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  • 25 January 2024 12:08 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    This week, join classical pianist, content creator, and arts administrator Boran Zaza, who discusses affordable technologies and easy methods to record, edit, and stream organ music. The presentation includes an overview of affordable equipment and software options (Part 1), a tutorial on 'How to Film Awesome Shots' (Part 2), a crash course in audio and video editing (Part 3), and a tutorial on livestreaming on various platforms (Part 4). Featuring guest organist David Simon.

    Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

    We hope you’ll check out this exciting new resource on our webpage or on YouTube, then help us spread the word.

    Watch at RCCO.CA
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  • 22 January 2024 9:34 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Scholarship, 2024

    Application forms for candidates for the 2024 Godfrey Hewitt Memorial Scholarship must be postmarked by April 30, 2024. This annual scholarship of $6,000 is offered by the Ottawa Centre, RCCO, and is intended for a Canadian graduate student in organ, studying either inside or outside Canada, who intends to use  his/her skills as an organ teacher in the future. The past winners  are

    2005 - Craig Humber
    2006 - Isabelle Demers
    2007 - Michael Unger
    2008 - Ryan Jackson
    2009 - Matthieu Latreille
    2010 - Shawn Potter
    2011 - Wendy Nieuwenhuis
    2012 - Stephen Boda
    2013 - Sarah Svendsen
    2014 - Julie Pinsonneault
    2015 - Rachel Mahon
    2016 - Shane Murphy
    2017 - no award
    2018 - David Simon and Nicholas Walters
    2019 - Stefani Bedin
    2020 - Samuel Lee and Manuel Piazza
    2021 - Martin Jones
    2022 - Maria Gajraj
    2023 - Alexander Straus-Fausto

    Information and application forms are available at www.rcco-ottawa.ca, and further information may be obtained from Frances Macdonnell at fbmacdonnell@sympatico.ca or at 613-726-7984.

  • 17 January 2024 12:41 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Royal Canadian College of Organists is excited to announce the premiere of Season Three of Organist Launchpad!

    In a new two-part episode, acclaimed choral conductor and founder of the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Dr. Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, presents a choral masterclass on Moses Hogan's arrangement of the African-American Spiritual 'Music Down In My Soul,' and Andre J. Thomas' arrangement of 'Walk Together Children.' Featuring Rashaan Allwood at the organ.

    Produced in partnership with the Canadian International Organ Competition and funded by Canadian Heritage, Organist Launchpad presents instructional videos and masterclasses for organists of every skill level and is now streaming worldwide!

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  • 15 January 2024 9:36 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    This year we will be sharing a monthly feature that showcases RCCO Centres from across the country - to celebrate the work they are doing and to glimpse what makes each one unique. In this video, Edmonton Centre President Joachim Segger offers a brief look at their scholarship program, including a performance from one of the recent winners! To check out the video, follow this link or click the image above.

  • 11 January 2024 12:01 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    I grew up playing the piano and worked as a piano accompanist for several years before taking a church musician position at Willowdale United Church in North York, Ontario. I realized early on that the piano simply cannot supplant the organ in the context of traditional worship, and with that in mind I found the transition to organ to be quite logical, although it did involve varying degrees of ‘learning on the job’ (which probably applies to most of us in the church music profession, I think). To this day my favourite thing about being an organist is still in regard to my work as a church musician - being able to serve God with an instrument that has the power and versatility of an entire orchestra, and being a part of others’ religious and life experiences. I have to thank Taylor Sullivan and Gregory Paskaruk for my early organ training, both excellent musicians who got me started on the right foot (bad pun).

    I currently serve as the Peaker Organ Scholar at St Paul’s Bloor Street on the Classical music team. It’s been a privilege to work with Joshua Slater, our exuberant music director and organist, and to play on such a fine instrument in the heart of the city of Toronto. I’m also grateful to have studied with Dr Patricia Wright and Dr Jonathan Oldengarm, who are not only exceptional teachers but also wonderful human beings. Outside of church, my primary career is in molecular biology research (I studied both science and music in undergrad at the University of Toronto but ended up taking home a BSc and later an MSc). Any spare time I have left I generally enjoy various laid-back activities (reading, doing plant care, discovering restaurants with my friends).

    You can hear me play in person at St Paul’s (11am Sundays) or through our live streams here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqUlL1475L6R34T9KHFc8Q

  • 20 November 2023 11:33 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    I began playing the organ when I was a composition major in college, hoping to improve my orchestration skills. However, I soon fell in love with the instrument and its beauty and versatility. I admire the organ for its rich and diverse sounds. Each organ has its own acoustics and character, and I can create different voices by choosing different sounds, even on the same organ. I also like to explore early music and the organ offers me more opportunities than the piano. Playing Bach on the organ is a completely different experience than playing it on the piano. It feels like I have finally found the right instrument for me. I was fortunate to learn from and work with inspiring teachers. I am grateful for the opportunity to study with Dr. Larry Palmer at Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX) and to work with Dr. Gregg Redner at Metropolitan United Church (London, ON).  

    Besides being an organist, I also enjoy composing and orchestrating music. I have had the pleasure of working with various groups, such as Metropolitan Choir School, NISE (Neo Impressive Soloists Ensembles), Seoul Arts Center, Hwaum Chamber Orchestra, Seoul Metropolitan Opera and Gangnam Symphony Orchestra. Some of my works were featured at the June in Buffalo Festival (Buffalo, NY) and Daegu International Contemporary Music Festival of Young Musician’s Society. I also had the honour of having my solo organ piece "Reflections on Arirang" published by ECS Publishing. From 2019 to 2022, I served as a Shipman organ scholar at Metropolitan United Church in London, ON. Although my official term has ended, I am still involved with Metropolitan United as a choir member and organist. I am currently studying choral conducting and looking forward to future opportunities, including playing the postlude at the RCCO Carol Service in London and a recital next spring at Metropolitan United Church.

    Check out my YouTube channel here: @ayoungkimorgan

  • 15 November 2023 1:33 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Internationally renowned performers the Scott Brothers Duo present a five-part series on building your online and offline career in today's episode of Organist Launchpad! Improve your branding, video recording, marketing, publicity, social media and more with this deep dive into finding your audience.

    Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

    Watch at RCCO.CA

    And if you want to help boost the signal, click through to your social media platform of choice, give us a like and share, and then access the video from there!

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  • 10 November 2023 1:04 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    This week, organist Isabelle Demers offers an in-depth workshop on creating and performing orchestral transcriptions at the organ.

    Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

    Watch at RCCO.CA

    And if you want to help boost the signal, click through to your social media platform of choice, give us a like and share, and then access the video from there!

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  • 07 November 2023 12:33 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    Join performance psychologist Noa Kageyama as he discusses strategies for managing performance anxiety, including having a more positive experience on the stage (Part 1), managing somatic anxiety (Part 2), managing cognitive anxiety (Part 3), practising for performance pressure (Part 4), and managing attention control (Part 5).

    Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

    Watch at RCCO.CA

    And if you want to help boost the signal, click through to your social media platform of choice, give us a like and share, and then access the video from there!

    Watch via Facebook

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