Welcome
If you are interested in the organ and its music you will be very welcome at the Halifax & District Organists' Association.
You don't actually have to play the organ to be a member. All that is required is a love of the King of Instruments and the glorious music written for it over half a millennium. No other instrument has such a varied solo repertoire!
We hold meetings in the Halifax area once a month from September through to June, sometimes jointly with neighbouring associations. Meeting formats include talks, master classes, an annual dinner, the President's Evening (a social get-together), visits and recitals.
New!
Organist vacancy at Outlane
The parish church of St Mary Magdalene, Outland, Huddersfield is seeking an organist. Services are:
- 1st Sunday 10.30am Choral Eucharist
- 3rd Sunday - 6pm Choral Eucharist
- 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday 9.15 Choral Eucharist, 6pm Evensong
Remuneration for Sunday services is £80 per month. There are occasional weddings and funerals which are remunerated at about the same rate as the officiating minister.
There would be liberal access to the organ, which is a two-manual Conacher installed in the 1920's. It is in need of some attention, which is being addressed. See specification.
Please contact David Crowther david.crowther@hotmail.co.uk.
Vacancy at St Stephen's, Lindley (Huddersfield)
A Director of Music is required for this lively and vibrant church in a bustling suburban area. Please see job description. The vicar is Rachel Firth who can be contacted on 01484 645695 or vicaroflindley@hotmail.co.uk. The organ specification is here.
Organ Scholar Vacancy
Halifax Minster wishes to appoint an Organ Scholar jointly with St. Michael’s Church, Mytholmroyd. The Organ Scholar will act as assistant to the Director of Music and Organist Emeritus at Halifax Minster; and, direct and/or accompany the choir of St. Michael’s for approx 4-6 days per month. Further details here
Early English Organ Project arrives in Halifax
Two reproduction organs of the Tudor period arrive in Halifax Minster for a years' residence. See full story here.
Dennis Sunderland
We are sorry to record that Dennis Sunderland passed away on Monday 27 June 2011. Dennis was organist at St Michael's church, Mytholmroyd. Our condolences go to his family.
West Yorkshire Organ Day
The first ever West Yorkshire Organ Day took place on 14 May and was pronounced a great success. See full report here.