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12/12/2024 in Notice

PAUL WALTON PLAYS VIERNE

Paul Walton is going to perform all six of Vierne's organ symphonies on the Willis Organ at Redland Park URC, in a series of six recitals in early 2025. They…
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05/10/2024 in Notice

PRACTICE ORGAN FOR SALE

James Thorley has a Wyvern Sonatina organ for sale. It has recently been overhauled, and makes an excellent practice instrument. The organ may be viewed at Almondsbury. For further details…
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THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES
Tue 25 Feb 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6...
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES
Tue 4 Mar 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6...
BDOA Annual Lunch
Sat 8 Mar 2025    
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Usual venue - Lincombe Barn, Downend BS16 2RW. Times and guest speaker yet to be confirmed.
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES
Tue 11 Mar 2025    
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
In a series of six lunchtime concerts, Paul Walton will perform Louis Vierne's Six symphonies on the organ of Redland Park United Reformed Church BS6...
BRISTOL MUSIC FESTIVAL - Organ Classes & Masterclass
The 2025 Organ Classes will take place on Saturday 15 March, at 2pm. The venue for 2025 will be All Saints Clifton, as the refurbishment...
Saturday Morning Organ Treats - PETER CLEMENTS
The series of Saturday Morning Organ Treats continues at Redland Park United Reformed Church. Tea, Coffee and Cake at 10.30am followed at 11am by 45 mins of music, performed by Peter Clements
Events on Tue 25 Feb 2025
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES
25 Feb 25
Bristol
Events on Tue 4 Mar 2025
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES
4 Mar 25
Bristol
Events on Sat 8 Mar 2025
BDOA Annual Lunch
8 Mar 25
Downend
Events on Tue 11 Mar 2025
THE VIERNE SYMPHONIES
11 Mar 25
Bristol
Events on Sat 15 Mar 2025
Events on Sat 22 Mar 2025

About Us

We are a group of about 150 people from the Bristol area who like to share our enjoyment of the organ and its music.

There are no restrictions on membership: it is not necessary to be an organist, as we welcome all who are interested in the organ and its music, whether as players (all levels) or as listeners.

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Affiliated to the Incorporated Association of Organists, We aim to promote the organ as an instrument of practical and versatile music making in church, chapel or concert hall.

Featured Video

Vice President Claire Hobbs became BDOA President for 2023-24 at the AGM on 1st June. At a BDOA meeting on January 23rd, Claire introduced herself to members with a personal account of her life in music and education, with a varied selection of musical illustrations, both live and recorded.

The meeting was shared with members online via Zoom.