Kent County Organists' Association
KCOA Mission Statement
The Kent County Organists' Association (KCOA) is affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists (IAO) and consists of almost 100 members. The object of the Association is to promote the friendly interchange of ideas on all matters of interest to organists and choir directors. With the exception of August and January monthly meetings are held on Saturdays and include recitals, lectures, discussions and visits to places of interest in various parts of the county and sometimes further afield.
An Improvisation Class led by Gerard Brooks at St Leonards Hythe on Saturday the 1st February 2025 at 2.30 p.m.
Please put the date in your diaries. More info TBA. Please direct initial enquiries to our Treasurer and Membership Secretary Kevin Grafton at KevinGrafton@hotmail.com
Birmingham Trip March 2025 - A further update, amended dates and Itinerary.
We can now confirm a visit to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and both Cathedrals between the 10th and 13th March (N.B. amended dates) with an invitation to visit Coventry Cathedral on the return journey. Here is the provisional plan for our trip.
Monday 10th March A.M. Travel to Birmingham
Birmingham Town Hall - Organ recital by Thomas Trotter at 1.00p.m. Thomas has agreed to meet with us afterwards to discuss his long tenure as the City Organist.
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Organ Magazine - free to a good home!  |
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English Piano Collection - Rochester
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Improvisation Masterclass We have managed to secure a session on Improvisation with active participation for those who wish and observers on Saturday the 1st February 2025 at 2.30 p.m. The meeting will take |
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