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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Brahms Symphony No 2 Sunday 24 March
Commences at 12.00 pm
Trinity Uniting Church, Perth
Jangoo Chapkhana - conductor
Camerata 1685
Gloria: A Celestial Symphony Wednesday 27 March
Commences at 7.30 pm
Perth Concert Hall
Joseph Nolan - conductor
Western Australian Symphony Orchestra
Easter Sunday Sunday 31 March
Classical Concert Friday 12 April
Commences at 7.30 pm
St Francis Xavier Catherdral, Geraldton
Prof. Dr. Waclaw Golonka - Organ
Wojciech Kwiatek and Katja Webb
Classical Concert Saturday 13 April
Commences at 7.00 pm
St Lukes Anglican Church, Mosman Park
Prof. Dr. Waclaw Golonka - Organ
Wojciech Kwiatek and Katja Webb
R C Clifton organ Opus 5 Saturday 20 April
Commences at 11.00 am
St Annes Roman Catholic Church, Belmont
Dr Andrew Cichy - organ
St George's Cathedral Organs Saturday 04 May
Commences at 09.30 am
St George's Cathedral, Perth
TBA - organ
Sir Francis Burt Memorial Concert Thursday 30 May
Commences at 7.30 pm
St George's Cathedral
Joseph Nolan - organ
David Elton - trumpet
2024 NZ Organ Festival Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June
Commences at various times
Selected venues in Dunedin
Various presenters - organ
Sydney Organ festival Sunday 07 to Thursday 11 July
Commences at various times
Selected venues in Sydney
Various presenters - organ
OSWA 2024 AGM and recital Saturday 19 October
Commences at 2.00 pm
TBC
TBC - organ
A Tapestry of Strings Thursday 31 October
Commences at 7.30 pm
St George's Cathedral
The Australian String Quartet
A Harmonious Advent to Christmas Thursday 14 November
Commences at 7.30 pm
St George's Cathedral
Stewart Smith - organ
WASO's Brass Octet + Cathedral Consort
(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