Congratulations to Jean Martyn

We must congratulate Jean for going on the ITV show: Britain's Got Talent and getting to the finals.  We know she did it for fun - and perhaps, for all we know, Bob her partner dared her to do it.

For Jean it meant lots of laughter - and the achievement of making the judges smile - even Simon Cowell.   Jean said in a morning TV interview that the BGT tour was the icing on the cake, and will be appearing at Wembley on the eve of her 59th birthday.

New Website added to Menu

i Key IT

A new website to cover developments in IT has been added to our Menu.   The website will cover the forthcoming merge of television and the Internet - including how the Internet can help keyboard players.

All keyboards now have computer controlled operating systems and some makes have means of connecting to the Internet.

The new website aims to make players and enthusiasts more familiar with the changes that are taking place.

Awards in organ-keyboard World

Should they be confined to players?

We are absolutely delighted that two players, both theatre organists, have been awarded honours from H.M.Queen.

Awards are for those who go beyond their normal call of duty in the the pleasure and service they provide.

The question arises about those behind the scenes, the organ society and keyboard club officials who help players, often putting them on the map.    Many of these officials organise charity shows and raise money for good causes.    More should be known about them and what they do.

Maybe players should be asked to nominate officials for an award - after all, they know who they are.   It is certainly time we highlighted those who help others in the organ-keyboard world.