Organ Society of Western Australia Inc in Northam, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Organ Society of Western Australia Inc

Locality: Northam, Western Australia

Address: PO Box 1155 6401 Northam, WA, Australia

Website: http://oswa.org.au

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25.01.2022 The May 2020 edition of our magazine In The Pipeline is now in the mail. If you are not receiving it, become a member today. Membership application form is on our web site.

24.01.2022 Hugh has been working hard for the past fortnight visiting as many choirs and singers as he can, spreading information and excitement about the Summer Choral Co...urse. So far has has enjoyed talking to musicians from Hale, WAAPA, St Marys, Carine SHS, JSRACS and Churchlands SHS and is looking forward to many more visits in the coming weeks! As always check out our website for more details of the course, and if you would like a visit from Hugh to your choir, please get in touch. http://www.perth-choral-institute.com

23.01.2022 https://thewest.com.au//port-pipes-put-on-fine-show-ng-b88 Margaret Louise Blades Louise McKay Eva-Marie Middleton - Singer Dominic Perissinotto

22.01.2022 Our final event for the year will be on 24th October at 10am with a recital followed by our AGM. The recital will be held on the historic Clifton organ at St John’s Church in Fremantle; more details to follow. This instrument, completed in April 1884, was the third to be built by Western Australian builder, Robert Cecil Clifton and was considered equal toany organ yet imported to this colony. It was also the second organ that Clifton built for this church. His Opus 1 was... sold to St Matthew’s Church, Guildford for 250. The organ was formally opened on 15th May 1884 with a choral service. The organist was Mr. S.P.B. Needhim and he was assisted by Captain Wilkinson, the organist of St. George’s Cathedral. The combined choirs of St George’s Cathedral and St John’s church sang for the service and the anthem was taken from Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise . The organ cost 600 and 23 12s. 6d was donated during the opening service. The case was made of cedar and oregon pine with mouldings in jarrah, while the carvings and fretwork were in kauri pine. There were 847 pipes in total, of which Clifton made the 338 wooden pipes, while the metal pipes were supplied by Hill and Son in England. It had a mechanical action and the blower was operated by hydraulic machine. The organ was the largest in the colony at the time. The original specification is as follows: Two manuals C C to G 56 notes Pedals C C C to E 29 notes Great Organ: 1. Lieblich Gedacht wood 16 feet tone 56 pipes 2. Open diapason metal 8 feet tone 56 pipes 3. Stopped diapason wood 8 feet tone 56 pipes and melodia 4. Dulciana metal 8 feet tone 56 pipes 5. Principal metal 4 feet tone 56 pipes 6. Flute wood 4 feet tone 56 pipes 7. Twelfth metal 2 feet tone 56 pipes 8. Fifteenth metal 2 feet tone 56 pipes Swell: 9. Gamba metal 8 feet tone 44 pipes 10. Lieblich Gedacht wood 8 feet tone 56 pipes 11. Geigin Principal metal 8 feet tone 56 pipes 12. Flute wood 4 feet tone 56 pipes 13. Gemshorn metal 2 feet tone 56 pipes 14. Hautboy metal 8 feet tone 56 pipes Pedal Organ: 15. Open Diapason wood 16 feet tone 29 pipes 16. Bourdon wood 16 feet tone 29 pipes 17. Posaune metal 8 feet tone 29 pipes Couplers: 18. Great to Pedal 19. Swell to Pedal 10. Swell to Great 3 Composition Pedals to Great Organ NOTE.- The lower octaves of Nos. 4 and 9 are borrowed from Nos. 3 and 10 respectively More information on this instrument including subsequent re-builds and enlargements can be found at: http://www.oswa.org.au/WAOrg/Fremantle/FremantleStJohn.html Historic newspaper articles can be found at: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2991243

21.01.2022 We have been working on the Organ Society of Western Australia history for the last 4 years. After many hours from numerous people, spearheaded by my good self, it is now back from the printers and in the back of my car, ready for launch tonight at the Societys AGM!

19.01.2022 If you are in the Applecross area this evening and looking for something to do, we are presenting this Music Amica concert. The organ in the Church is an Allen instrument. Dominic Perissinotto

18.01.2022 We are certainly looking forward to #rambling around the streets of #fremantle with these amazing musicians on Monday June 5th (public holiday Monday) - not on...ly will you hear fabulous music (pipe organ, voice, cello and violin) but you will also learn about the heritage of four churches in our beautiful port city. Dominic Perissinotto - Pipe Organ Plus Fremantle Heritage Festival Louise McKay - Cellist Eva-Marie Middleton - Singer and Margaret Louise Blades on violin. Tickets and information: www.trybooking.com/OODY See more

17.01.2022 Dear OSWA members and friends. Sadly we have received news that Lynn Kirkham passed away Easter Sunday morning. Lynn was a member of the Organ Society of Western Australia for many years and played an important role in the Societys early years being the Secretary (1974-75) and Editor of Organ News (1974-76). He studied engineering at UWA and this further piqued his interest in not only the music but also the mechanics of organ design.... He was invited by Ron Sharp to assist in setting up the Perth Concert Hall organ during the 1970s, and carried out most of the finishing and setting up of the playing action. This lead to Lynn utilising his engineering prowess in developing a new innovative action and winding system that would be used for future projects. His first instrument was a French classical organ in a private home, which was built on a part-time basis over a number of years. Lynn was also responsible for designing new winding and playing actions for various organs, including in the Guildford Grammar School Chapel, and the Verbrugghen Hall at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Lynns greatest musical achievement would have to be the sublime organ in the Chapel of Trinity College East Perth. It is Perths shining light and an absolute delight to play. It has been much praised by all those who have been fortunate enough to play this instrument. It is a magnificent legacy of a wonderful man. The Organ Society extends its heartfelt sympathies to his wife, family and friends throughout the world.

17.01.2022 We begin todays post with a few words from the Director of Music at St Marys Cathedral, Jacinta Jakovcevic: And so our Grand Old Lady turns 110!! This was to be opening concert of our 2020 Concert Series but like so many concerts and similar events throughout the world, we have postponed this until next year. ...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Joyeux Noel, a Christmas Recital - Featuring a variety Organ Solos & Vocal works - Saturday 9 December @ 7:30pm Where: St Marys Anglican Church, Corner of Ridge and Karoo Street, South Perth Andrew Brown, Organist | Grace Feltoe, Soprano | With Guest Arists: Belinda Cox and Matthew Dixon.... Tickets: Adult $25 / Student $10 / Child (16 yrs and under) FREE

16.01.2022 This is coming up next week at the Basilica. There will be 30 minutes of organ and violin music from 6:30pm before the official start of the Christmas Celebration. Dominic

16.01.2022 Happy New Year! Heres a date for your diary - The 2017 Warrnambool Organ Festival (our fourth festival!) will be held over the weekend of the 1st - 3rd of Sept...ember. This year were thrilled to be bringing you concerts featuring Martin Setchell, Anthony Halliday (pictured below), Dominic Perissinotto and Craig Doherty. More details of individual concerts and venues will be posted here soon. In the meantime, please make sure you share and like our Facebook Page to help others stay in touch with our festival! See more

15.01.2022 Organ and Pan Flute

13.01.2022 For any OSWA Members interested, see this talk at St Georges Cathedral

11.01.2022 In this post we are highlighting the history of the Dodd organ at St Matthews Anglican Church in Guildford. This instrument replaced the original Clifton organ which was deemed past service by Mr Clifton, after 35 years of use. An organ committee was set up to oversee the purchasing of the new organ by Adelaide organ builder, J.E. Dodd. A church meeting was held in June 1901 and the parishioners unanimously agreed with the decision to proceed. Three gentlemen guaranteed 1...00 guineas towards the cost provided that the parishioners could raise a similar amount by September. One generous donor sent a cheque for 50 towards this. The inaugural recital was given by Mr A.J. Leckie, the organist at St Georges Cathedral, and took place in July 1911 to a crowded church. The programme included Boellmanns Suite Gothique, Prelude and Fugue C Minor by J.S. Bach and Chanson de Nuit by Elgar. The organ cost 500 in total and over 17 was collected that evening, leaving 13 still owing. The air supply for the organ was originally pumped manually and old vestry records report that the organ blower was paid 10 per annum to carry out this vital task. An electric blower was installed in 1927. For more information, please visit The Organ Society of Western Australia. http://www.oswa.org.au/

11.01.2022 Next Saturday September 9th the Organ Society of WA will be holding an event "Inside Story" at Trinity College Chapel, East Perth. Join organ builder Lynn Kirkh...am and myself in an afternoon exploring the wonderful 2 manual 23 stop chapel organ, built by Lynn Kirkham in 1984. Cost $15 (includes afternoon tea) time 2pm.

10.01.2022 Like so many people around the world, one of our members has been using modern technology to bring music to others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IJKaORTAwI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLv3UZsoUIc https://youtu.be/16d2M2KCo14... This particular organ was built in 1963 by Western Australian organ builder, Paul Hufner. It was originally built for the Carnamah Community Church and comprised of one manual of 49 keys with one rank (extended), 5 stops and 92 pipes. The organ was moved to Perth in 1993, firstly to St Matthews Anglican Church, Armadale and then to St Ninian and St Chad Anglican Church in Maylands in 2008 before being removed and stored in 2010. The organs current owner first played this particular instrument as a teenager in Paul Hufner s workshop and was instantly hooked. He maintained an interest in its movements over the years and purchased the organ in 2011 for his residence. The organ was restored and enlarged in 2013. It now has a 2 octave pedal board and the manual has been extended to 54 notes. The instrument has 2 ranks, 16 stops with 163 pipes. For more information, please visit: http://www.oswa.org.au/WAOrg/Clackline/ClacklineDuncan.html

10.01.2022 An upcoming event as part of Fringe World Festival: https://fringeworld.com.au//the-pipe-organ-at-the-movies-f

09.01.2022 In The Pipeline is the journal of the Organ Society of Western Australia. It is published four times a year in full colour. Become a member now to receive your free copy. Membership details at www.oswa.org.au

08.01.2022 MEET THE ARTIST: Eva-Marie Middleton - Singer will be part of the Dominic Perissinotto - Pipe Organ Plus RAMBLE music series on Monday, June 5 (public holiday M...onday) which will see four musicians perform four short recitals at different churches in the port city of Fremantle during the day. Music has always been an important part of Eva-Maries life. As a child, she put on her own performance of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar for her family, in which she played ALL the parts! At the age of 12 she was shortlisted in the WA Music Industry Awards for a song she wrote inspired by the movie Forrest Gump. Did we mention that Eva-Marie can sing in 12 languages too?! Join us for one, two, three or four of the music sessions which will also include a short heritage talk. Hope to see you at Ramble - Flyer attached too! Fremantle Heritage Festival Organ Society of Western Australia Inc - OSWA See more

05.01.2022 Dear members and friends of OSWA, As you no doubt are aware of the implications facing our community with regard to COVID19, we have reluctantly decided to cancel the upcoming A Dalliance with Dodd at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Claremont on Saturday 21st March at 2.00pm. This decision has not been taken lightly, but we believe that it is the prudent course of action. At this stage we are planning to prepare the future events as scheduled but will advise you in due course... should further cancellations be necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

04.01.2022 The latest edition of In The Pipeline is in the mail to all members. If you want to receive it, join now by visiting our web site and complete the membership application.

04.01.2022 We begin today’s post with a few words from the Director of Music at St Mary’s Cathedral, Jacinta Jakovcevic: And so our Grand Old Lady turns 110!! This was to be opening concert of our 2020 Concert Series but like so many concerts and similar events throughout the world, we have postponed this until next year. ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/pipeorganplus/posts/1814193441958142

02.01.2022 If youre in Perth with nothing to do at 2pm today come to an Organ Society of WA function at Trinity College, East Perth. Lynn Kirkham will give a presentation... on the design and building of this stunning organ in 1984, I will present a short recital and there will be afternoon tea and an opportunity to try the organ :-) See more