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Organists' Review

The IAO publishes Organists' Review. This high-quality quarterly magazine has an enviable reputation for both its content and presentation. It is a full colour publication with stunning pictures. News of affiliated association activities are also incorporated into the magazine, providing local up-to-date events and information.

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The IAO (Incorporated Association of Organists)

The IAO comprises of over 6,000 members worldwide and is open to all lovers of the organ and its music. Whilst many of our members are indeed organists and/or choir trainers, our wide range of programmes (many of which are arranged by our 90 affiliated associations) have a wide appeal to all. To learn about the history of the IAO click here to read more...
 
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President's Message...

As the end of my Presidency draws near, I would like to take this opportunity to warmly commend the IAO to you and to say how much I have enjoyed working with the IAO and putting together Congresses in Cambridge last year and now in the North West this year.  There have been many rewarding experiences and I know from the feedback I have received that many of you have enjoyed them as much as I have.  The work that we all do in furthering the cause of the organ, its music and our wonderful choral heritage is of prime importance and is very close to my heart.  Equally important are the steps that we can take to ensure the future.  Nothing is more certain than change and nothing clearer to me than the need for us to welcome, embrace and meet it on our own terms and to help shape it into something really worthwhile and lasting.  The IAO is a unique organisation dedicated to the education of all in the art of music with, of course, special reference to the organ and the English choral tradition.  I urge you to nurture it, support it and above all engage with it.  Make sure that you know about the many opportunities that it has to offer and that you take the opportunity to use them to the full.  I shall be moving on at the end of my term of office in the summer, but only in the sure knowledge and delight that my successor, Alan Thurlow (you can read more about him elsewhere on this site), together with the other enthusiastic members at the IAO are already engaged in the important task ahead.  I feel honoured and privileged to have been able to work with you and to meet many of you in person.  Hopefully I shall meet many more of you at Congress this summer.  So, finally, I thank you all and wish good luck to you in all your endeavours for the future.

David Hill
President, 2007–9

Affiliated Associations

Please follow the links for a full list of affiliated associations and a map showing their location. Each association runs its own affairs and elects its own officers and contact details for each association's Secretary are provided.

Individual membership

Those who live outside the UK or those who do not wish to belong to a local association, may join the Central Society of Organists.

Membership Benefits

Exclusive benefits for members of the IAO include an introduction to your nearest association or one of your choice, entry to IAO events at members' price, and subscription to Organists' Review at a preferential rate for IAO members.