St James' call for organists
For many years, traditional Anglican parishes could rely on a steady stream of capable organists to sustain the musical life of worship. Increasingly, that is no longer the case. Across the diocese, fewer people are learning the organ, fewer churches have regular players, and the once-familiar pathway from piano student to parish organist seems to have thinned. Where have the organists gone — and how might we encourage a new generation?
