About Us

Swell the ranks of women organists

Have you ever noticed that:

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• women feature rarely in organ recital series?

• the vast majority of organ association directors and members are male?

• few women musicians hold cathedral, collegiate and church positions?

• view some surprising statistics about the gender balance in the organ world

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The Society of Women Organists (SWO) is dedicated to celebrating

women organists in all areas of music-making.

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Our Vision

 

We will live in a world where women and men experience equal training, opportunities and encouragement, resulting in confident, ambitious and passionate players.

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Our Mission

 

Our key objectives are to:

• Support all women organists;

• Promote women's activities in the organ world;

• Recruit girls and women of all ages and backgrounds to study the organ.

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Our Values

 

We are inclusive, empowering, challenging and open-minded. While supporting a meritocracy, we believe in giving girls and women an equal chance to excel as organists and succeed in the profession.

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If you share our values then why not join us - membership is free!

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Contact Us

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If you would like to contact us with queries please send an email to our General Secretary, Barbara Kennedy, via societyofwomenorganists@gmail.com.