A CCTV camera/little mirror showing the conductor
and enough practise to have the skill to play a fraction of a second ahead of the conductor so the organ coincides with the choir.


/was an organist.
(The Empress it seems you CAN polish a turd!, Fri 28 May 2010, 13:36, 1 reply)

*salutes* Respect.

(Sivvus trolley collision in the fruit aisle led to a jam, Fri 28 May 2010, 14:58, closed)

undeserved respect, I'm afraid.
I'm ok at solo stuff, but absolutely hate accompanying in any way, shape or form. Simply cannot do it. Main instruments are singing/flute anyway, organ was a vaguely lucrative backup.
(The Empress it seems you CAN polish a turd!, Fri 28 May 2010, 17:10, closed)

I had a few friends who thought they'd try for organ jobs (for churches)
and found that they really, really sucked at it. Similarly, my AS teacher was a professional organist and explained how difficult it is. So I heartily respect anyone who can do it.

Accompanying, on the other hand, is the bane of my life.
(Sivvus trolley collision in the fruit aisle led to a jam, Fri 28 May 2010, 17:47, closed)