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The article announces the International Summer School program of the Mount Royal College Organ Academy under the artistic direction of Simon Preston that will run from July 20-29, 2008. The program will offer intensive, short-term studies for organ students and professionals. According to the article, instructions will be conducted in small groups and individual lessons will be given. The faculty for summer 2008 includes David Higgs, John Butt, Neil Cockburn and Simon Preston.

The article highlights the Church Music Institute concerts held at the School of Music Building of the University of Michigan from June 25 to 27, 2006. The performers at the event include organist Michele Johns and tenor David Troiano. Moreover, the compositions featured at the event include "Ave Maria Gratia Plena" and "Magnificat du premier ton."

The article considers the future and some of the challenges facing the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Since its inception, the College has enjoyed good reputation. Its examinations and diplomas are highly respected, its conventions draw musicians from across Canada and its borders. Nevertheless, the College serve only a small portion of the organists' community. As it approaches its centennial, the College need to redefine, to confirm and enlarge its engagement with the wider musical community.