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The British Institute of Organ Studies (BIOS) exists to encourage and
promote the study of the pipe organ, its history and design, and to increase appreciation and understanding of its music
by both organists and the general public. The society serves effectively as the amenity society for the British organ
and lobbies Government, English Heritage and other national bodies on behalf of the instrument.
Welcome to the Internet pages of Europe's oldest magazine on Organ Art: het
ORGEL [i.e. the ORGAN]. het ORGEL is a magazine of Dutch origin. This Internet site contains English summaries of articles
published in het ORGEL. Every second month we will add the newest summaries. The site also
contains a survey of which festival is happening where in Europe, and an extensive collection of links to
other interesting organ sites throughout the world.
The Institute of British Organ Building is the professional association for
those involved in making, restoring, rebuilding and maintaining pipe organs in the UK. The work of our members is
diverse, and a number of firms operate overseas. More than 35 businesses are accredited members, ranging in size from
1 to 50 employees. We also welcome anyone interested in the British pipe organ, either as individual or subscribing
members.
The AIOA is a specialist organisation of accredited professionals,
formed in 1996. Its purpose is to provide a central service for anyone in need of truly independent assistance with
organ projects of any size. This website is provided by the AIOA as a first point of contact.
At the Sign of the Pipe is a workshop dedicated to the building of small
mechanical pipe organs and was established in late-2007 in Rothley, Leicestershire. In June 2011 the workshop moved to
new premises in North Kent where sufficient space and height are available to accommodate work on larger organs.
The Incorporated Society of Organ Builders (ISOB) was formed in 1947. ISOB has three main aims:
Advance the science and practice of organ building
Provide a central organisation for organ builders
Provide for the better definition and protection of the profession, by a system of examinations and the issue of certificates and distinctions