DHM Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 And in case anybody is wondering what is happening here: http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/showJob.asp?i...nd%20Layworkers ....the answer is that the Back Row of the choir is being re-structured next year. Of the six Lay Clerkships, four are currently vacant, and have been so for some time. The plan - in addition to the above - is to... 1. abolish the post of contracted Lay Clerk; 2. make the two present LCs redundant; and 3. fill the remaining three places daily on a per-session basis from a rota of deputies.
tribunegallery Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 I would imagine that Peter King is having a sabbatical? - He's been at Bath for quite a while and he probably needs a chance to recharge his batteries!
wolsey Posted November 17, 2007 Posted November 17, 2007 I would imagine that Peter King is having a sabbatical? He is.
AJJ Posted November 17, 2007 Author Posted November 17, 2007 He is. And well deserved too - he does a fantastic job. AJJ
Richard McVeigh Posted November 17, 2007 Posted November 17, 2007 I wonder where the assistant at Westminster Abbey is going, Gloucester perhaps??
parsfan Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I see that Simon Nieminski, Organist of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh has also been appointed Organist of St Mary's RC Cathedral in the same city. Must be rare one person holding two Cathedral posts. http://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/organist.html
abennett Posted November 19, 2007 Posted November 19, 2007 I see that Simon Nieminski, Organist of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh has also been appointed Organist of St Mary's RC Cathedral in the same city. Must be rare one person holding two Cathedral posts. http://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/organist.html As has been mentioned on other parts of this board, this is not the case. It is correct that Simon has been appointed as Organist of St Mary's RC Cathedral Edinburgh, but he left the Episcopal Cathedral in the summer, with Duncan Ferfuson taking over as acting Master of Music for 1 year. Andy
nieminski Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I may be joining this discussion rather late, but it's still nice to be talked about!
gazman Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I may be joining this discussion rather late, but it's still nice to be talked about! Welcome!
Alistair McEwan Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I may be joining this discussion rather late, but it's still nice to be talked about! Welcome Simon! Thankyou for a brilliant opening recital of the splendid Copley beastie. What was that gentle encore piece? Alistair
giwro Posted March 8, 2008 Posted March 8, 2008 I may be joining this discussion rather late, but it's still nice to be talked about! Everyone welcome Simon, a top-drawer organist and right decent fellow. Nice to have you here, sir! - G
AJJ Posted March 8, 2008 Author Posted March 8, 2008 Welcome on board! - any chance of a recording soon of the new Copley? AJJ
parsfan Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Welcome on board! - any chance of a recording soon of the new Copley? AJJ I see that Simon Johnson, from St Albans, succeeds Huw Williams at St Pauls.
Guest drd Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 It looks as though John Robinson is leaving Carlisle (assistant), going to Canterbury?
choccy Posted March 22, 2008 Posted March 22, 2008 It looks as though John Robinson is leaving Carlisle (assistant), going to Canterbury? That's correct - John takes up post at Canterbury from September.
DaveHarries Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 That's correct - John takes up post at Canterbury from September. In what capacity? Dave
choccy Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 In what capacity? Dave Assistant Organist as far as I'm aware.
Guest Geoff McMahon Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 In what capacity? Dave Dave, your sig is too big: please don't use the cartoon image - it is only funny the first time, anyway - as well as everything else. Also, it sets an unhelpful precedent. Thanks. Moderator, Mander Organs
gazman Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 please don't use the cartoon image - it is only funny the first time, anyway I wouldn't even go that far!
Guest spottedmetal Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Dear All The young organist at Dormansland in Surrey has been appointed as next year's organ scholar at Windsor and he writes: I've been the Choirmaster and Organist down at St. John's Dormansland for 3 years now having taken the post when I was 15. We are looking for a replacement as I'm moving off to Windsor in September and the post at St. John's, from my experience, is an ideal opportunity for any 15-18 year old organist to take up. It teaches you everything you need to know for organ scholarship applications, (particularly oxbridge to the smaller colleges) as you will gain a range of experience from working with the choir, to playing for the liturgy (also gives you a nice starting salery of £200 a month, which for a teenager is good!). I know you are a keen supporter of young local organists and was wondering if you knew any who would consider taking the post and may be interested or anyone who you may feel would benefit from the job and wouldn't have have necessarily thought about it? The idea is even if he/she stays for only a year, it will be the precursor for another young organist, and so on.... Are there any candidates from down south who could take it on? Best wishes Spot
Vox Humana Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I don't think there are too many forum members in this age bracket! But I daresay there are some lurkers who might be tempted. It might also be worth mentioning it on the ABRSM Viva Organ Viva forum if it hasn't been already. The organ seems to be a 3-manual Copeman Hart. Good luck to the young man concerned. I hope he will have the time of his life.
gazman Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 ....also gives you a nice starting salery of £200 a month, which for a teenager is good! Some of us get barely that from church positions even though we're well beyond teenage years!
Vox Humana Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 Don't knock it. I have no problem with organists' pay being linked to their qualifications or experience, but if someone is fit to be appointed to a post they are fit to be paid the appropriate salary. There should be no question of using someone's youth as an excuse to pay them less. I am still eternally grateful that my first post paid me the then going rate - a princely £1 a week!! (which was doubled by a kind member of the congregation who preferred to put his weekly donation into my pocket rather than the collection plate).
gazman Posted March 25, 2008 Posted March 25, 2008 I wasn't knocking the fact that the church was willing to pay a teenager £2,400 a year. I was merely musing that I wish one of my churches felt able to offer an experienced and well-qualfied organist more than this.....
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