THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ORGAN STUDIES

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BIOS Guidance


  • Care and Conservation

    Well-made organs will give excellent service for many years provided they are properly cared for. It is not uncommon to find organs functioning efficiently after a century or more, with only occasional cleaning and minor repairs. An organ is a valuable resource. The following pages suggest which instruments may be worthy of preservation, and indicates […] read more


  • Sound Advice – Care of your Organ

    A valuable resource The organ is usually the largest item of furniture in a church. Its prime purpose is to support singing, both of a choir and of the whole congregation. Mozart called the organ โ€˜The King of Instrumentsโ€™. It commands both the widest range of pitch of all instruments and also the widest range […] read more


  • A Guide to Grants

    For funding work on historic pipe organs (13th edition) The grant scene is constantly changing. Although we hope the current advice remains applicable, readers will need to pursue their own enquiries, and BIOS can take no responsibility for the absolute accuracy of this guide. Please note that BIOS itself can give only advice, not actual […] read more

Join 500+ members

BIOS is a society made by and responsible to its members. The organ and its music – the largest of all solo repertoires – continually attract much interest, technical skill and intelligent musicianship, so the Society looks forward to a growing membership, and would welcome you.