Collaborate with distinguished soloists, holders of prestigious cathedral posts and dedicated teachers
You will learn the crucial aspects of playing, from solo repertoire in a wide variety of styles to improvisation, harmonium and organology.
'Organists immerse themselves in repertoire beyond the familiar and collaborate with other instrumentalists across the Academy in ensemble and solo performance'
Professor David Titterington, Head of Organ
Frequent performance opportunities are complemented by study trips abroad to play important historic instruments. Many of our organists hold cathedral or church positions that complement their studies with real-world experience.
The Academy has two mechanical-action practice organs built by Flentrop Orgelbouw and Peter Collins, and daily access to our main teaching instrument, the four-manual classical organ by Rieger in St Marylebone Parish Church. In 2013, a three-manual symphonic organ built by Orgelbau Kuhn was installed in the Duke’s Hall, with generous support from Sir Elton John and Ray Cooper. We also own a rare 1763 Neapolitan organ by Michelangelo and Carlo Sanarica, which is housed in nearby St Mark’s Church.
Details on Available Organs
Peter Holder
Peter Holder
Graduated 2014
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Peter Holder
Graduated 2014
Organ
Matthew Martin
Matthew Martin
Graduated 2000
Organ
Matthew Martin
Graduated 2000
Organ
Daniel Cook
Daniel Cook
Graduated 2003
Organ
Daniel Cook
Graduated 2003
Organ
Ourania Gassiou
Ourania Gassiou
Graduated 2006
Organ
Ourania Gassiou
Graduated 2006
Organ
Find out more about the career paths of some of our former students
Meet our alumni
Joseph Beech
Joseph Beech
Graduated 2017
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Joseph Beech
Graduated 2017
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Steven Grahl
Steven Grahl
Graduated 2003
Organ
Steven Grahl
Graduated 2003
Organ
Peter Holder
Peter Holder
Graduated 2014
Organ
Peter Holder
Graduated 2014
Organ
Matthew Martin
Matthew Martin
Graduated 2000
Organ
Matthew Martin
Graduated 2000
Organ
Daniel Cook
Daniel Cook
Graduated 2003
Organ
Daniel Cook
Graduated 2003
Organ
Ourania Gassiou
Ourania Gassiou
Graduated 2006
Organ
Ourania Gassiou
Graduated 2006
Organ
