St John's Church Hall
about us
GEOS is a local music group formed to encourage and further the knowledge and pleasure of electronic organ music by organising regular entertainment and guest performers to the island.
One of the main aims of GEOS (Guernsey Electronic Organ Society) is to encourage and further the knowledge and pleasure of this unique style of music.
GEOS has an established membership but always welcome new members to join them and enjoy this unique and entertaining style of musical entertainment. Formed in 1969, its first evening event was on 16th July of that year with guest artist the late George Blackmore. George was a popular organist and visited Guernsey on many further occasions after that first meeting.
The Society was known in the early days as the "Hammond Organ Society (Guernsey Branch)" and it remained so until the end of 1976 when the name was changed to the "Guernsey Organ Society". One of the reasons for this change was to permit the full use of the wide range of organs that were available to the home enthusiast.
It has since been further changed to it's present format to reflect a more softened and approachable image. Also at some concerts, keyboards are used alongside the Society's Yamaha EL 90 with a fantastic amplifier and speakers that produce an all-encompassing sound.
The object of the monthly gatherings of members and friends on concert evenings is to listen to highly skilled organists covering the whole spectrum of melodys; from the classics, popular standards and music from the shows through to Latin American, jazz and whatever may be in the current top 20.
Each month the Society invites a well-known organist (sometimes one not so well known!) as guest artist for the evening. Each has his or her own style and over the year members have the opportunity to hear players who have made music their life.
An example of previous guests include:
- Jean Martyn (Britain's Got Talent 2011 Finalist)
- John Barnett
- Chris Stanbury
- Mathew Bason
- Ashleigh Gardener-Wheeler (local)
The monthly concerts are held at St John's Church Hall, Les Amballes from 8pm, usually the third or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Other social functions are arranged by the Committee and include an annual dinner, BBQ and other social events.
GUESTS ARE VERY WELCOME!
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to young and old.
Please join the Society and be amongst friends who enjoy either listening to or playing the organ.
For more information contact
Gerald Henshaw on (01481) 723702.
Fees:
Subscription rate: £10 (adult) £3 (junior - under 16's)
Member admission: £6 (adult) 50p (junior - under 16's)
Visitors: £8 (adult) £1.50 (junior - under 16's)
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GEOS OCTOBER CONCERT WITH GUEST ORGANIST MARK THOMPSON
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GEOS are holding their October concert at St John's Church Hall, Les Amballes with guest organ player Mark Thompson....
GEOS SEPTEMBER CONCERT WITH GUEST ORGANIST JANET DOWSETT
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GEOS are holding their September concert at St John's Church Hall, Les Amballes with guest organ player Janet Dowsett....
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GEOS are holding their Members' Evening concert at St John's Church Hall, Les Amballes with performances from members of the society....
GEOS NOVEMBER CONCERT WITH GUEST ORGANIST ANDREW NIX
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GEOS are holding their November concert at St John's Church Hall, Les Amballes with guest organ player Andrew Nix....
GEOS JULY CONCERT WITH GUEST ORGANIST ELIZABETH HARRISON
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GEOS are holding their July concert at St John's Church Hall, Les Amballes with guest organ player Elizabeth Harrison....
GEOS JUNE CONCERT WITH GUEST ORGANIST CLAIRE GREIG
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GEOS are holding their June concert at St John's Church Hall, Les Amballes with guest organ player Claire Greig....
latest reviews
Wow what a wonderful entertaining evening of music Clair Grieg gave us last month just like the other musicians have given this year. Each one play for us in such different styles playing such a range of music with immense skill.
Two hours of top class music of every style given by top class organists who have made music their lives.
I enjoyed an evening at the Guernsey Electronic Organ Society on Sept 19th, Chris Powell was excellent. It was a wonderful evening out.
I would strongly recommend these wonderful evenings of top class organ entertainment together with the good company of the members.
Easy to recommend this marvellous group for top quality entertainment. Look forward to the next one.
I enjoy going to the concerts because it is an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of good music in the company of friends. In addition, the lighting adds an extra dimension to the evening.
What a lovely evening I had at one of the GEOS concerts they organise.
Having been a member of the GEOS almost since its inception should be a recommendation!
I had a really lovely evening out amongst a group of nice people.
I enjoy coming to the organ evening. It is very good entertainment.
Very enjoyable evening. Very good selection of easy listening music by all the guest players and local players.
We thoroughly enjoy leaving the organist playing so well and being amongst other members of the association.
A fantastic evenings entertainment by professional musicians.
Foot tapping wonderful entertainment which always appeals to all ages. A good mix of music played by professionals.
Being a good player myself I love to come and hear the professional musicians.
Marvellous evenings entertainment and excellent value for money.
The Guernsey Electronic Organ Society organised a thoroughly entertaining evening.
I have been a member of the GEOS for over twenty years and thoroughly enjoy the excellent concerts with the top class musicians.
They organise nice relaxing evenings with a good mixture of music.
If you are musical of any kind, then this is the place to come and see and hear. It's all middle of the road music.
It is a good evening out and a really nice place to meet people.