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Welcome to the home of the North East Theatre Organ Association on the web!  Here you will find the annual programme of events at the New Victoria Centre, press releases, contact information, a short history of the New Victoria Theatre, Bradford and its Wurlitzer, from their birth in 1930 to the present time, plus much more!

For 38 years our Wurlitzer console rose from the depths of the orchestra pit in the New Victoria Theatre in Bradford to entertain patrons with musical interludes.  Now installed in a specially converted building, the New Vic. organ plays once again, recreating the atmosphere of a different and more leisurely age.

Since the organ was first played in its present home in 1986, many thousands of visitors have come along to enjoy the sights and sounds of the 'Mighty' Wurlitzer in the hands of some of the finest exponents of the instrument.  Now extensively restored, with the aid of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, extra ranks of original pipework have been added and other changes made to the Wurlitzer to further enhance its versatility.
:: In the Classical Mood - Tim Hone :: NETOA Gift Vouchers :: Organists' Teach-In

Saturday, 6 June at 7.00pm

 

Timothy Hone F.R.C.O. plays a concert ‘In the Classical Mood’ on Saturday, 6th June at 7.00pm. Timothy was born in Leicestershire in 1957. He was Organ Scholar at Peterhouse, the oldest college in Cambridge, and studied there with Gillian Weir and Peter Hurford. In 1980 he was appointed Sub Organist at Leeds Parish Church and moved to a similar position at Coventry Cathedral in 1982 where he continued his studies with David Sanger. During his time at Coventry he performed the complete organ works of J S Bach, appeared as soloist in a broadcast concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra and conducted the Chamber Orchestra (with players of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) in Britten's War Requiem. Prior to his current appointment as Head of Liturgy and Music at Salisbury Cathedral, Timothy was Organist and Master of the Music at Newcastle Cathedral.

 

Tickets are obtainable from:

David Kirkbride

NETOA Ticket Sales Officer

3 Edendale Crescent

Howden-le-Wear

Crook

Co. Durham

DL15 8HR

Tel. 01388 762 467

Why not give some concert tickets to a loved one or friend for Christmas, a birthday present or a special occasion? It is now possible to pre-order tickets for future concerts at current prices. Please complete the form below and return it to:

 

David Kirkbride

NETOA Ticket Sales Officer

3 Edendale Crescent

Howden-le-Wear

Crook

Co. Durham

DL15 8HR

Tel. 01388 762 467

NETOA Gift Vouchers

 

Saturday, 8 August  2009

11.00am-2.00pm

Given by top theatre organists Simon Gledhill and Richard Hills.

  • Admission free

  • Open to players of all standards

  • Booking essential

Contact John Heslop for further details and booking.  john.heslop@netoa.org.uk

Sponsored by the Patron's Fund