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16/06/2025 in Notice

Lunchtimes at Christ Church City

The lunchtime concerts at Christ Church Broad Street take place on Wednesdays in June, August and September. Individual concerts are shown under Public Recitals in the Events Calendar, and you…
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30/03/2025 in Notice

All Saints, Clifton Lunchtime organ recitals

40 minutes of organ music from 1.10pm to 1.55pm on Wednesday lunchtimes in May, July and September at All Saints Clifton.  Free admission with retiring collection. Paul Walton's programme details here…
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B&DOA & Related Events

We have a full calendar of local organ and music related events. Just hover over or tap a date to see what’s on:

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All Saints Clifton - Alison Howell
The Wednesday lunchtime recital series at All Saints continues on 28 May 2025 with a recital by Alison Howell, Organist at St John's Keynsham. Admission is...
Coffee, Cake & Music - KEITH HEARNSHAW
Sat 31 May 2025    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday morning recitals at St James's Church, Dursley. Coffee, tea and cakes are available from 1030; the music starts at 1100 and lasts about 30-40 minutes. Entry is free but there will be a retiring collection to support the work of St James's Church.
Sat 7 Jun 2025    
4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
4.45pm Annual General Meeting and Inauguration of new President 6.00pm Edgar Joyce Organ Recital   Edgar Joyce was born in Bristol in 1911 and was involved...
Christ Church City: HARRISON ROBB & CATRIONA MACKENZIE
Harrison Rob (Baritone) & Catriona Mairi Mackenzie (piano) perform Vaughan-Williams "Songs of Travel", and music by Samuel Barber and Rebecca Clarke.
Saturday Morning Organ Elevenses - PETER WRIGHT
This month's Organ Elevenses is given by Peter Wright. Hot drinks and cake are served from 1030; the music begins at 11.00 and lasts around 40 mins.
Christ Church City: HARRY van WIJK
Harry van Wijk (Concert organist, Holland) plays Debussy - Clair de Lune, Fauré - Sicilenne, plus music from Schindler's List and Pirates of the Caribbean.
St Mary Redcliffe: JAKE SCICINKSI
Thu 19 Jun 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Jake Scicinksi | Organ. "German Contrapuntalists and their Musical Descendants" An exciting programme taking us from Bach through to Parry and Ireland. The programme is set to include Benedictus by Alec Rowley and Mendelssohn’s Third Sonata.
Christ Church City: ALICE HARRINGTON
Harry van Wijk (Concert organist, Holland) plays Debussy - Clair de Lune, Fauré - Sicilenne, plus music from Schindler's List and Pirates of the Caribbean.
St Mary Redcliffe: SHANNA HART
Thu 26 Jun 2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Shanna Hart is currently Director of Music at St Botolph-without-Aldgate, London, and Assistant Organist at Selwyn College, Cambridge.
DURSLEY COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC - Nigel Nash
DURSLEY 2025 COFFEE, CAKE & MUSIC This is the 20th series of Saturday morning organ concerts organised by Nigel Davies. This month the soloist is...
All Saints Clifton - Paul Walton - CANCELLED
The Wednesday lunchtime recital at All Saints on 2 July 2025 has regretfully had to be CANCELLED. Bach Trio Sonatas & Schübler Chorales – III Prelude...
St Mary Redcliffe: SACRAMENTO MASTER SINGERS
SACRAMENTO MASTER SINGERS: A special journey, exploring works by composers from both sides of the Atlantic. Inspired by Greenwich Mean Time, this concert reflects themes of peace and hope. Join us in celebrating our shared humanity through this delightful concert.
St Monica's Organ Rebuilt
Sat 5 Jul 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday 5th July at 2pm at St Monica's. The event will be in three parts: A short talk by Nick Sherwood, a demonstration of the organ; open console for members to explore the rebuilt organ.
Events on Wed 28 May 2025
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St Mary Redcliffe: SHANNA HART
26 Jun 25
Bristol
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St Monica's Organ Rebuilt
5 Jul 25
Bristol

About Us

We are a group of about 150 people from the Bristol area who like to share our enjoyment of the organ and its music.

There are no restrictions on membership: it is not necessary to be an organist, as we welcome all who are interested in the organ and its music, whether as players (all levels) or as listeners.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists, We aim to promote the organ as an instrument of practical and versatile music making in church, chapel or concert hall.

Featured Video

A recital given by Eric Tyson on the organ at St James’s Cathedral, Toronto on 20 Feb 2024. Here is his programme:

  • England’s Glory -​ Nigel Ogden (b1954
  • Spring Song – ​Alfred Hollins (1865 – 1942)
  • Romanza and Allegretto​ – William Wolstenholme(1865 – 1931)
  • Claire de Lune – Louis Vierne (1870 – 1931)
  • Suite for Eric – ​Paul Ayres (b1970) Duo – Tierce en Taille – Aria – Intermezzo
  • Fanfare ​- Percy Whitlock (1903 – 1946)