Bench campaign aims to bring organ-playing within reach of more women

Society of Women Organists says adjustable benches would help ensure equal access to instrument For centuries, organists have almost all been male, and the magnificent instruments from which rich and vibrant sound emerges have reflected that. Now a campaign has been launched for adjustable organ benches to be installed to help the growing number of female organists to reach the instrument's pedals without risking back pain or even toppling forwards.