The Organ Society of Western Australia
 
 
 
 
 
 


The Organ Society
of Western Australia (Inc.) ABN 49 302 148 987

The Organ Society of Western Australia (Inc.) (OSWA) was formed in 1966 to promote organs and their music, and for the sharing of knowledge and experiences gained in connection with organs.

Western Australia has a magnificent heritage of pipe organs from historic to modern, and OSWA provides advice to assist in the retention of this heritage.

Even though the emphasis of this Society is on pipe organs, due to the increasing presence of electronics in church organs, electronic and part-electronic (hybrid) organs are also considered to be of interest.

OSWA is incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act and is the holder of ABN 49 302 148 987 on the Australian Business Register.


OSWA

Membership: Join now!

Membership of OSWA is open to anyone who supports the aims and activities of the Society.

OSWA members are entitled to receive In The Pipeline as part of their membership. OSWA presents recitals by local, interstate and international organists. Other activities include inspection of pipe and electronic organs, master classes on a variety of music or organ related subjects, lectures, tours and social functions, in particular the Annual Recital and Dinner.

Membership categories and subscription fees are detailed in the application form. Subscriptions are due on the 1st of October each year.

Donations to assist the activities of the OSWA are always welcome. Please contact any of the Executive Officers to make this arrangement.

Click here to download a Membership Application Form



Constitution

The OSWA Constitution complies with the Western Government Department of Commerce Associations Incorporation Act 2015 The Society was founded in 1966 and affiliated with the Incorporated Association of Organists (U.K.) in 1973. The Society is a non-profit making organisation. This Constitution was revised in October 1967, October 2009, October 2010, October 2011 and October 2012 before a major revision was adopted in October 2018. A minor revision took place in October 2022.

Click here to read the most recent revision of the Constitution




Upcoming events

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Winter Pipes Sunday 11 June

Commences at 2.30 pm
St Patrick's Basilica, Fremantle
Simon Nieminski - organ


Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert Thursday 15 June

Commences at 7.30 pm
Perth Concert Hall
Joseph Nolan - organ


Christmas in June Saturday 17 June

Commences at 2.00 pm
Clackline Valley Olives, Mokine
Carols and organ


Fremantle Organ Crawl Saturday 08 July

Commences at 10.30 am
Various churches in fremantle
Demonstration and open console


Australian Tour 2023 Friday 21 July
to Sunday 20 August

Various times
Various locations
Arjan Breukhoven - organ

Hymn Singalong Friday 21 July

Commences at 7.30pm
Free Reformed Church, Byford
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Hymn Singalong Saturday 22 July

Commences at 7.30pm
Free Reformed Church, Armadale
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Organ Masterpieces Friday 28 July

Commences at 7.30 pm
St Patrick's Basilica, Fremantle
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Serenity Sunday 30 July

Commences at 2.30 pm
St Mary's Cathedral
Andrew Foote - conductor


Handel by candle Thursday 03 August

Commences at 7.30 pm
Perth Concert Hall
Perth Symphony Orchestra


Organ Concert Saturday 05 August

Commences at 7.30pm
Guildford grammar School Chapel
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Organ Concert Friday 11 August

Commences at 7.30pm
Free Reformed Church, Albany
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Centenary of the Moser Organ Saturday 12 August

Commences at 10.00 am
New Norcia Holy Trinity Abbey Church
Various - organ


Organ Concert Saturday 12 August

Commences at 7.30pm
Free Reformed Church, West Albany
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Choir Concert Friday 18 August

Commences at 7.30pm
Wesley Uniting Church, Perth
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Organ Concert Saturday 19 August

Commences at 7.30pm
St Andrews Anglican Church, Subiaco
Arjan Breukhoven - organ


Choir Concert Sunday 20 August

Commences at 7.30pm
Free Reformed Church, Kelmscott
Arjan Breukhoven - organ







(remember to check the venue for the date you wish to attend):


Lunchtime organ recital Every Thursday

Commences at 1.00 pm
St Mary's Catherdral, Perth
Various organists


Lunchtime organ recital First and third Friday

Commences at 1.00 pm
Wesley Uniting Church, Perth
Various organists


Lunchtime organ recital Wednesdays

Commences at 1.00 pm
St George's Cathedral, Perth
Various organists