The Newbury and District Organists' Association (NDOA) was formed in 1980. Previously it had been the Newbury sub-branch of the Berkshire Organists' Association based in Reading.
The Association concentrates on the area administered by West Berkshire Council from Tilehurst in the east to Hungerford and Lambourn in the west.
Within this area there are some fine examples of the organ builder's craft, and although the Association is centred on Newbury, visits are made and events organised in the surrounding towns and villages.
People join the Association for a variety of reasons. Some are expert players who desire to share their knowledge and experience with others and welcome the opportunity to give lunchtime and evening recitals. Others are amateurs or beginners who want to learn more. Others still are non-players but nevertheless fascinated by the organ in all its shapes and forms, the music written for it, and the venues at which organs are found, whilst some enjoy the social side where the talk is musical and the discussion lively.
All are most welcome.
The Association concentrates on the area administered by West Berkshire Council from Tilehurst in the east to Hungerford and Lambourn in the west.
Within this area there are some fine examples of the organ builder's craft, and although the Association is centred on Newbury, visits are made and events organised in the surrounding towns and villages.
People join the Association for a variety of reasons. Some are expert players who desire to share their knowledge and experience with others and welcome the opportunity to give lunchtime and evening recitals. Others are amateurs or beginners who want to learn more. Others still are non-players but nevertheless fascinated by the organ in all its shapes and forms, the music written for it, and the venues at which organs are found, whilst some enjoy the social side where the talk is musical and the discussion lively.
All are most welcome.
Committee
Chair: Julian Holloway
Secretary: Christopher Sears
Treasurer: David Oats
Membership Secretary: John Pynn
Other committee members: Gill Blythman, Steve Bowey, Andrew Cox, Rosemary Evans, Clive Grant
Summary of the function of the IAO:
NDOA is affiliated to the national body, the Incorporated Association of Organists (IAO), so all NDOA members are also Associate members of the IAO. The IAO was formed in about 1913 and there are now over 80 affiliated associations in the UK and abroad. The objective of the IAO is to ‘educate the public in the art of music, particularly organ and liturgical music’. An annual IAO Music Festival (formerly Congress), London Organ Days and Regional Organ Days are held. The quarterly magazine, ‘Organists’ Review’ is published by the IAO and members of local associations are entitled to a discounted subscription. Members pay an annual capitation fee, which is included in the NDOA subscription.
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Chair: Julian Holloway
Secretary: Christopher Sears
Treasurer: David Oats
Membership Secretary: John Pynn
Other committee members: Gill Blythman, Steve Bowey, Andrew Cox, Rosemary Evans, Clive Grant
Summary of the function of the IAO:
NDOA is affiliated to the national body, the Incorporated Association of Organists (IAO), so all NDOA members are also Associate members of the IAO. The IAO was formed in about 1913 and there are now over 80 affiliated associations in the UK and abroad. The objective of the IAO is to ‘educate the public in the art of music, particularly organ and liturgical music’. An annual IAO Music Festival (formerly Congress), London Organ Days and Regional Organ Days are held. The quarterly magazine, ‘Organists’ Review’ is published by the IAO and members of local associations are entitled to a discounted subscription. Members pay an annual capitation fee, which is included in the NDOA subscription.
Data Privacy Policy
Read our data privacy policy here.
Safeguarding Policy
Read a summary of our safeguarding policy here.
