THE CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY OF ORGAN STUDIES

The autumn CAOS study day will be on November 8th led by John Wellingham, renowned as a charismatic teacher and performer of early organ music.

Entitled 'The Dancing Hand' the day will explore aspects of touch and articulation in early music with special emphasis on English repertoire.

THE DANCING HAND

Expression through touch in early organ music.

 Programme for the day:

         10.00am Registration.

        10.30-1pm Trinity College Chapel.

         1-2.30pm - Own arrangements for lunch.

         2.30-4.30pm Clare College Chapel.

John Wellingham writes:

 `Listen with your fingers`

My mission has been, and still is, to help organists to come to terms with playing a mechanical action organ

 In the morning at Trinity using both organs (the continuo organ and the

Metzler) - there will be practical sessions for ALL to take part in to explore what the hand can do to make the music speak.

I shall provide many examples from Scheidt, Bull & Bach  and more.

I would be grateful if participants could also prepare the following music:

       Verse  Tomkins  Faber Early Organ Series  Vol.2 page 28

       Voluntary in G major   Op 7 no. IX    Stanley

       Adagio from Voluntary in A minor Op.5 no.X    Stanley

       Wo soll ich   JSB  BWV 646    (manual parts only)

       Erbarme dich mein    JSB    BWV 721   (manuals only version)

­ work in progress not a concert performance.

 In the afternoon at Clare using the Snetzler organ..

Please bring music of your choice suitable for this single-manual historic organ with long compass.

 This study day is primarily for playing participants of moderate to advanced level. A limited number of observers will be accepted.

Open to players and observers.

 Cost £35 , Students £15

 Please use the linked booking form

Last modified: 12-Aug-2008