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.
Membership:
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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.
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.
Click here to read the ConstitutionUpcoming events
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International Concert Organist Sunday 26 March
Commences at 3.00 pm
St Mary's Anglican Church, South Perth
Lukas Hasler - organ
Mozart’s Great Mass Wednesday 05 April
Commences at 7.30 pm
Perth Concert Hall
Joseph Nolan - conductor
Easter Sunday Sunday 09 April
International Concert Organist Sunday 16 April
Commences at 2.00 pm
St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
Johann Vexo - organ
Wagner - Die Walkürie Saturday 27 May
Commences at 7.30 pm
Perth Concert Hall
Asher Fisch - conductor
Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert Thursday 15 June
Commences at 7.30 pm
Perth Concert Hall
Joseph Nolan - organ
Serenity Sunday 30 July
Commences at 2.30 pm
St Mary's Cathedral
Andrew Foote - conductor
Handel by candle Thursday 3 August
Commences at 7.30 pm
Perth Concert Hall
Perth Symphony Orchestra
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