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.
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. A minor revision took place in October 2022.
Click here to read the most recent revision of the ConstitutionUpcoming events
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Recurring Events
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