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Author: Matt Dixon
Westminster Abbey Occasional Publications
1.0 Introduction 1.1 The British Institute of Organ Studies (BIOS) is an educational charity. The first of its charitable objectives is To promote objective, scholarly research into the history of the organ and its music in all its aspects, and, in particular, into the organ and its music in Britain. 1.2 In accordance with this…
St Stephen, Old Radnor Writing for BIOS Publications
The following notes have been prepared to help potential authors of material for publication in the Journal or the Reporter. The Notes for Contributors relate particularly to the Journal. The Reporter is a less formal publication but, where appropriate, the same guidance should be followed. NOTES FOR CONTRIBUTORS (2024) 1. Timetable Journal 1.0 The Journal…
St John the Baptist, Chester 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 ‘The King of Instruments’. It commands both the widest range of pitch of all instruments and also the widest range…
Dominic Gwynn Dominic Gwynn RIP
We are sad to announce the death of Dominic Gwynn, Founder and Partner in Martin Goetze & Dominic Gwynn. Dominic was a pioneer, author and historian. His work in the field of historic restoration and reconstruction, along with his research into the pre-Victorian English organ, made him a leading light in the organ building and…
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…
St Nicholas Church, Arundel A Video Guide to the Organ
A Video Guide to the Organ was recorded at Holbrook School by Tom Bell and Richard Brasier. A more extensive guide was recorded at Gloucester Cathedral by Jonathan Hope.
BIOS Reporter – Volume 39, No.4 – October 2015
The support of overseas members for the work of BIOS is greatly appreciated and it is always good to have contact with them. Although the total number may not be great, they are nevertheless drawn from an impressive spread of geographical locations indicating that, outside our own country as well as within, there continues to…
BIOS Reporter – Volume 39, No.3 – July 2015
Following the advertisement in the April edition of the Reporter, and the plea for members to come forward and help with the day to day operations of running BIOS and the services we provide to the public, we are grateful to the three members who contacted us in connection with the post of Coordinator for…
BIOS Reporter – Volume 39, No.2 – April 2015
Members are aware that there are currently a number of changes of personnel taking place. We are pleased to announce that our member David Shepherd has volunteered to serve as our new Membership Secretary when Melanie Plumley steps down this month. Council has agreed to put David’s name forward for nomination at the forthcoming AGM.…
BIOS Reporter – Volume 39, No.1 – January 2015
As we move towards 2015, it is a good time to put a few notes into the Reporter about the work of the Listing Committee. As Chairman, I must express my thanks to Paul Joslin who, as Co-ordinator, has nurtured and master-minded the Historic Organ Certificate Scheme since its inception, with immense care and dedication.…