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pluSWOne - the SWO recruitment campaign

If every SWO member introduces just one girl or woman to the organ we will double the number of women who appreciate our instrument, so please do take part, wherever you are! pluSWOne asks you to invite a girl or woman of any age – a friend, relation, member of your congregation, even a casual acquaintance – to the organ console and show them how to play the organ. Previous keyboard experience is unnecessary and you need not be an advanced organist yourself, as our guidance sheet outlines simple activities that will delight your recruit. At the end we ask you to send us a photo of the recruit at the console, a comment from them and the location of the introduction. View the pluSWOne guidance sheet.

Wakefield

Wakefield I like playing loud

St Albans

St Albans "I loved having the chance to play the organ and have it demonstrated"

Wakefield

Wakefield It’s really fun

London

London The chance to play the organ, after years of admiring its sound, was brilliant

Wakefield

Wakefield I like playing with my feet

Washington DC, US

Washington DC, US "Now I want to learn to play the organ" - recruit aged 10 years

Wakefield

Wakefield There are so many layers (keyboards)

London

London "Playing the organ was a new experience for me, but one that ended up being very fun and helpful"

Wakefield

Wakefield My piano pieces sound different on the organ

London

London "It was a brilliant experience for me. I had no idea of the extensive intricacies of the organ"

Wakefield

Wakefield I had a great time

Richmond, N. Yorks

​Richmond, N. Yorks “It was amazing, I loved it, I want to play the organ!”

Wakefield

Wakefield It was really interesting

Wakefield

Wakefield My feet can play a tune!

Missoula Montana, US

Missoula Montana, US "Playing the organ is a good challenge because I'm used to playing the piano"

Wakefield

Wakefield This was so cool

Wakefield

Wakefield I want to play the organ again

London

London "I really enjoyed this short introduction on the organ and how it works, a memorable experience to treasure"

Wakefield

Wakefield It was so loud

Barnes

Barnes “It’s fantastic. I feel as though I’m in the Phantom of the Opera. It’s not as intimidating an instrument as you might think.”

Wakefield

Wakefield It was fun

Wakefield

Wakefield I want to come back to play some more

London

London "It really was a fascinating insight and has reignited my enjoyment and appreciation of music."

Wakefield

Wakefield Wow

London

London "That was fascinating and now I want to learn the organ!"

London

London “It was amazing! It will make listening to the organ even more special in future.”

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