Part One - Branding

Jonathan and Tom Scott of the world-renowned Scott Brothers Duo (https://www.youtube.com/@scottbrothersduo) share their insights and experiences onstage and online as a classical keyboard concert duo. The pair discusses branding (part 1), social media (part 2), video and recording (part 3), marketing and publicity (part 4), and collaboration (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - Social Media

Jonathan and Tom Scott of the world-renowned Scott Brothers Duo (https://www.youtube.com/@scottbrothersduo) share their insights and experiences onstage and online as a classical keyboard concert duo. The pair discusses branding (part 1), social media (part 2), video and recording (part 3), marketing and publicity (part 4), and collaboration (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Three: Video and Recording

Jonathan and Tom Scott of the world-renowned Scott Brothers Duo (https://www.youtube.com/@scottbrothersduo) share their insights and experiences onstage and online as a classical keyboard concert duo. The pair discusses branding (part 1), social media (part 2), video and recording (part 3), marketing and publicity (part 4), and collaboration (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Four - Marketing and Publicity

Jonathan and Tom Scott of the world-renowned Scott Brothers Duo (https://www.youtube.com/@scottbrothersduo) share their insights and experiences onstage and online as a classical keyboard concert duo. The pair discusses branding (part 1), social media (part 2), video and recording (part 3), marketing and publicity (part 4), and collaboration (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Five - Collaboration

Jonathan and Tom Scott of the world-renowned Scott Brothers Duo (https://www.youtube.com/@scottbrothersduo) share their insights and experiences onstage and online as a classical keyboard concert duo. The pair discusses branding (part 1), social media (part 2), video and recording (part 3), marketing and publicity (part 4), and collaboration (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Organist Isabelle Demers offers an in-depth workshop on creating and performing orchestral transcriptions at the organ.

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part One - Having a More Positive Experience on the Stage

Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama discusses strategies for managing performance anxiety, including having a more positive experience on the stage (Part 1), managing somatic anxiety (Part 2), managing cognitive anxiety (Part 3), practising for performance pressure (Part 4), and managing attention control (Part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - Managing Somatic Anxiety

Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama discusses strategies for managing performance anxiety, including having a more positive experience on the stage (Part 1), managing somatic anxiety (Part 2), managing cognitive anxiety (Part 3), practising for performance pressure (Part 4), and managing attention control (Part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Three - Managing Cognitive Anxiety

Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama discusses strategies for managing performance anxiety, including having a more positive experience on the stage (Part 1), managing somatic anxiety (Part 2), managing cognitive anxiety (Part 3), practising for performance pressure (Part 4), and managing attention control (Part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Four - Practising for Performance Pressure

Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama discusses strategies for managing performance anxiety, including having a more positive experience on the stage (Part 1), managing somatic anxiety (Part 2), managing cognitive anxiety (Part 3), practising for performance pressure (Part 4), and managing attention control (Part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Five - Managing Attention Control

Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama discusses strategies for managing performance anxiety, including having a more positive experience on the stage (Part 1), managing somatic anxiety (Part 2), managing cognitive anxiety (Part 3), practising for performance pressure (Part 4), and managing attention control (Part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part One - The Benefits of Competitions

Organist David Simon offers strategies for navigating organ competitions and auditions, including a discussion on the benefits (part 1) and costs (part 2) of competitions, the aftermath of organ competitions (part 3), and tips for job interviews (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - The Costs of Competitions

Organist David Simon offers strategies for navigating organ competitions and auditions, including a discussion on the benefits (part 1) and costs (part 2) of competitions, the aftermath of organ competitions (part 3), and tips for job interviews (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Three - The Aftermath of Competitions

Organist David Simon offers strategies for navigating organ competitions and auditions, including a discussion on the benefits (part 1) and costs (part 2) of competitions, the aftermath of organ competitions (part 3), and tips for job interviews (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Four - Preparing for Job Interviews

Organist David Simon offers strategies for navigating organ competitions and auditions, including a discussion on the benefits (part 1) and costs (part 2) of competitions, the aftermath of organ competitions (part 3), and tips for job interviews (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part One - Choral Conducting Masterclass

Acclaimed conductor, composer, and singer Margaret Burk offers a masterclass on choral conducting.

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - Console Conducting Masterclass

Acclaimed conductor, composer, and singer Margaret Burk offers a masterclass on console conducting.

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part One - Overview of Hymn Playing in the Protestant Tradition

Organist Jonathan Oldengarm offers a detailed overview of Protestant hymn traditions, including tutorials on style, performance practice, accompaniment, and re-harmonization. Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - Reformation Hymnody on the Organ

Organist Jonathan Oldengarm offers a detailed overview of Protestant hymn traditions, including tutorials on style, performance practice, accompaniment, and re-harmonization. Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Three - 19th Century Hymn Tunes

Organist Jonathan Oldengarm offers a detailed overview of Protestant hymn traditions, including tutorials on style, performance practice, accompaniment, and re-harmonization. Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Four - Gospel Revival and Contemporary Hymnody

Organist Jonathan Oldengarm offers a detailed overview of Protestant hymn traditions, including tutorials on style, performance practice, accompaniment, and re-harmonization. Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part One - An Overview of Anglican Musical Tradition

Organist Mark McDonald discusses the fundamentals of Anglican service playing, including an overview of Anglican musical traditions (part 1), organ registration for Anglican service accompaniment (part 2), hymn accompaniment (part 3), anthem accompaniment (part 4), and Anglican chant accompaniment (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - Organ Registration for Anglican Service Accompaniment

Organist Mark McDonald discusses the fundamentals of Anglican service playing, including an overview of Anglican musical traditions (part 1), organ registration for Anglican service accompaniment (part 2), hymn accompaniment (part 3), anthem accompaniment (part 4), and Anglican chant accompaniment (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Three - Anglican Hymn Accompaniment

Organist Mark McDonald discusses the fundamentals of Anglican service playing, including an overview of Anglican musical traditions (part 1), organ registration for Anglican service accompaniment (part 2), hymn accompaniment (part 3), anthem accompaniment (part 4), and Anglican chant accompaniment (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Four - Anthem Accompaniment

Organist Mark McDonald discusses the fundamentals of Anglican service playing, including an overview of Anglican musical traditions (part 1), organ registration for Anglican service accompaniment (part 2), hymn accompaniment (part 3), anthem accompaniment (part 4), and Anglican chant accompaniment (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Five - Anglican Chant Accompaniment

Organist Mark McDonald discusses the fundamentals of Anglican service playing, including an overview of Anglican musical traditions (part 1), organ registration for Anglican service accompaniment (part 2), hymn accompaniment (part 3), anthem accompaniment (part 4), and Anglican chant accompaniment (part 5).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part One - The role of an organist in a Catholic setting

Organist John Paul Farahat discusses organ accompaniment in the Catholic tradition, including the role of an organist in a Catholic setting (part 1), Gregorian chant and hymn playing (part 2), cantor accompaniment (part 3), and prelude and postlude planning (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - Gregorian chant and hymn playing

Organist John Paul Farahat discusses organ accompaniment in the Catholic tradition, including the role of an organist in a Catholic setting (part 1), Gregorian chant and hymn playing (part 2), cantor accompaniment (part 3), and prelude and postlude planning (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Three - Cantor accompaniment

Organist John Paul Farahat discusses organ accompaniment in the Catholic tradition, including the role of an organist in a Catholic setting (part 1), Gregorian chant and hymn playing (part 2), cantor accompaniment (part 3), and prelude and postlude planning (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Four - Prelude and postlude planning

Organist John Paul Farahat discusses organ accompaniment in the Catholic tradition, including the role of an organist in a Catholic setting (part 1), Gregorian chant and hymn playing (part 2), cantor accompaniment (part 3), and prelude and postlude planning (part 4).

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part One - Masterclass on Jazz Improvisation at the Organ

Season Two of Organist Launchpad begins with composer and organist Rashaan Allwood, who offers three masterclasses on improvising in jazz and contemporary-classical styles, as well as arranging pop music for the organ.

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

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Part Two - Masterclass on Contemporary-Classical Improvisation

Composer and organist Rashaan Allwood offers three masterclasses on improvising in jazz and contemporary-classical styles, as well as arranging pop music for the organ.

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.

Part Three - Pop Music Arranging with Cadence Brassard

Composer and organist Rashaan Allwood is joined by Cadence Brassard for a masterclass in arranging pop music for the organ.

Organist Launchpad is funded thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, and is produced by the Royal Canadian College of Organists in association with the Canadian International Organ Competition.