Telephone Number : 01623 517294
Email address : suttoninashfieldorgansociety@gmail.com
Website : www.sutton-in-ashfield-organ-society.org.uk
Contact name : Alan Wilson
Venue address : St Johns Methodist Church, Titchfield Ave, Sutton in Ashfeild, Notts, NG17 1EU
The Society which was originally known as the Sutton and District Organ Society was formed in 1970 by a group of enthusiasts when the electronic organ was a very popular instrument. It was in 2013 when the Society became known as the "Sutton in Ashfield Electronic Organ Society".
By comparison to the pianoforte it was thought to be easier to get a melody and an acceptable sound from the organ.
The modern electronic organ is very complicated, costing from a few hundred to thousands of pounds. A good knowledge of music and needed to play the intrument to its full potential.
There are well over 120 professional organists on the circuit and we, as a Society engage professionals to play at our Concerts. Their instruments are usually top of the range and they have their own stye of playing and entertaining.The music ranges from popular to classic to suit all tastes, in fact it is "Music For All"
The Society produces annual programmes of Concerts and it has to be appreciated that the booking of artistes is undertaken at least a year in advance, the current bookings are shown below.
Concerts are held at 7.00 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at ,
St John's Methodist Church, Titchfield Avenue, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts. NG17 1EU.
Doors are open at 6.15 pm and you are very welcome to come along and see what we are all about, hopefully you will like what you see and hear and become a member. Our membership averages about 100 and new members are always welcome
Annual Membership is from 1st January to 31st December , you can join at any time, currently annual Membership is £5.00 and Concerts fees are:- Members £5.00. Non Members £7.00. As you can see it pays to become a member.
Please visit our website for more information and directions how to find our venue
2020 | |
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January 8th | Jon Smith |
February 12th | Ryan Edwards (more details) 7pm start |
May 13th | Brett Wales |
May 13th | Brett Wales (more details) 7pm start |
June 10th | John Bowdler (more details) 7pm |
November 11th | Kevin Grunill B.A. (Hons) (more details) 7pm start |
2021 | |
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October 13th | Lewis Scott |
2022 | |
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January 12th | Robert Davies |
February 9th | Elizabeth Harrison |
June 8th | Matthew Bason |
October 12th | Pete Shaw (more details) Welcome Return on Korg Instruments |
November 9th | Tony Stace |