Welcome To Our Website
Welcome to the Gloucestershire Organists’ Association Website. Here you will find a wealth of information about the association and our events, past and upcoming. New members are welcome, please head over to our ‘How To Join’ page to find out more.
The association regularly visits organs of interest, not only in Gloucestershire but further afield as well. We always take cameras and post picture galleries and reports. Have a look at our ‘past events‘ pages for more information.
Events
GOA Lunch – Saturday 13th October
You are invited to the GOA Lunch The Clock Tower, Cheltenham (next to the Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Charlton Kings) Saturday 13th October 12.30 for 1 p.m. Open to members and their guests RSVP to...
read moreSaturday 17th November – Visit to the Organ of St Mary de Lode, Gloucester
The event originally advertised for the following Saturday has had to be postponed but we are fortunate to have been offered a visit to the historic organ at St Mary de Lode. This organ was originally built in 1780 in a splendid mahogany case with a front a three...
read moreOff The Beaten Track – Talk and recordings from Ian Fox – January 19th 2019
On January 19th at 2.30 in Christ Church, Cheltenham, Ian Fox will play recordings of music not normally played in church. Some could be secular, entertaining, outrageous or even fun. Don't forget that Mike Eddy is on hand to delight us with the traditional tea and...
read moreRecital and Annual General Meeting – 2.30 – February 23rd 2019 in Christ Church, Cheltenham
The GOA Annual General Meeting when Tim Ingold will become Chairman will follow a recital in Christ Church, Cheltenham. More details to follow.
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Organists wanted.
There are several churches who are looking for organists. Please click on "Organists wanted" below.
read moreChristopher Herrick plays
Here is the website of Christopher Herrick playing a selection of organ music including Norman Cocker's Tuba Tune, Variations on a Theme by Herbert Howells by the late Derek Bourgeois and Alain Litanies. Derek was at Cranleigh School with Christopher Herrick and was a...
read moreAn excellent Video from Kuhn Orgelbau
This is an excellent video all about Orgelbau Kuhn Click on link:...
read moreVideo of Olivier Latry at Notre Dame, Paris
In "Organ Videos and Recordings" in the bottom menu, there is a French film about the organ in Notre Dame, Paris, presented by Olivier Latry. This is an excellent film with high quality sound and images. There is a good programme of music, a tour of the organ, a...
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