TABLE OF CONTENTS

Inspired by Janette Fishell

Meet the Organ Scholar

Helen Lunn

Organ Outreach by Nathaniel Davis

The English Organ with William Mcvicker

Saphonnix Collective

Critical Review Essay

The issue of Colonial Conquest and Hymns by Lydia Solodiuk

Bach& Expression by DrRebekah Okpoti

Parish Music- Changing

Times by Mel Plumley

Critical Review Essay

Whitlock - Harvey

Stansfield by Prof. David Baker

“From the moment we decided to hire a Viscount organ through to its eventual purchase and bespoke voicing, Tony Packer and his specialised team made the entire process effortless The care given to ensure every aspect of the instrument was to our design was impressive and we very much enjoyed having them at West Buckland School for the three days of its installation. We now have a wonderful instrument which far outstrips any digital organ we have tried and rivals many pipe organs with the same specification. Thank you Tony for making it so affordable and for making it possible in such a short space of time ”

Nicholas Smith Director of Music West Buckland School

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INSPIRED WITH JANETTE FISHELL INDIANNA, USA

I am Professor of Music and Chair of the Organ Department at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. It has been a special joy to join this faculty since it was where I earned my first two university degrees. Bloomington is one of the best college towns in the nation and, while I love traveling all over the world for my concert career, it is a charming place for my husband, Richard, and I to call home.

Describe a typical day in your life as an Organ Professor:

I do most of my teaching between 8 am - 12:20 pm, which is the timeframe we can access the Fisk organs in our two concert halls. Practice, administration, and meetings take up the rest of the day. Saturday is usually some kind of catch-up on projects and practice. It’s a busy life but I am happier when my plate is full.

What was your proudest moment as an Organist?

I would say being named “Young Organist of the Year,” by Keyboard Arts during my third year of undergraduate study. I wasn’t really sure what the award was until my teacher explained it but it was the turning point that launched my career.

What do you look for when auditioning young organists for your programme?

The obvious things - confident playing that shows a solid technical foundation, careful preparation of the score, lack of obvious imbalance or tension in the body, and projection of the music’s drama. We also give keyboard skills tests which can show us how to shape their course of study in areas like improvisation and service playing. No matter where they are when they enter, our goal is that all students leave very competent performers, church musicians and budding teachers - it is so gratifying to work with a student who grows into their potential.