the network RSCM events in your local area December 2015 April 2016

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1 the network RSCM events in your local area December 2015 April 2016

2 Welcome THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC Registered Charity No Company Registration No The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EB T F E voluntary@rscm.com W Front cover photograph: RSCM Celebration Day 2015, St Edmundsbury Cathedral Photography: Andy Abbott The Network editor: Cathy Markall Printed in Wales by Stephens & George Ltd Please note that the deadline for submissions to the next edition of The Network is 1 January ABOUT THE RSCM The RSCM is a charity committed particularly to promoting the study, practice and improvement of music in Christian worship. It is an open, life-long learning organization, offering face-to-face and distance education and training through its programmes, published resources, courses and activities. The RSCM is sustained by thousands of members, volunteers and donors worldwide. For information about membership benefits, membership@rscm.com. To make a charitable or legacy contribution, contact development@rscm.com, phone , or visit Would you like to sing in Gloucester Cathedral or Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford with their choirs and directors? Would you like to bring ministers, readers and others from your church to a collaborative day s workshop in Birmingham? Do you know young people who would enjoy singing together with others in Newcastle or Northamptonshire? Would you like to improve your organ skills in Cumbria, North Wales, Southwell, or on a three-day course in Portsmouth? How about refreshing your Taizé skills in Devon or Hampshire, or your plainsong on the Isle of Wight or in Gloucestershire? And would you like to work with composer/directors John Bell, Peter Nardone, Paul Ritchie, Margaret Rizza or John Rutter? Welcome to the winter/spring edition of The Network. Alongside all these events are the opportunities to sing Passion music in Wetherby or Windsor, or get the most out of your choir in Wokingham. Choral vespers takes place in Middlesbrough, while an event for music groups, singers and instrumentalists is held in Northallerton, and Nottingham hosts Ideas for churches coping with limited musical resources. RSCM Head of Ministerial Training, Helen Bent, leads Strengthen for Service, RSCM s brand of training and refresher work with clergy and lay ministers near Grantham. This is a good time of year to recommend a Cathedral Singers or Voices choir to young (and not so young) singers. In April these regionally-based groups will get together in Peterborough to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding by Martin How of the Southern Cathedral Singers; all are most welcome to attend evensong and celebrate this milestone with us. Don t forget to book a summer course too: the International Summer School is just around the corner! Andrew Reid, RSCM Director

3 Contents NORTH OF ENGLAND 4 SOUTH OF ENGLAND 9 WALES 16 SCOTLAND 16 IRELAND 17 RSCM CHOIRS 19 CONTACT DETAILS 21 Please note that the regions in England have changed to correspond to the Areas served by the RSCM s new Regional Co-ordinators (see page 21 for full details). Map of regions How to apply for events Please telephone or the contact name given under the event you wish to attend. If leaving a message, remember to give your contact details and postal address. It is important to book your place so that you can be notified in the event of any changes. It is also helpful to say how many people you wish to book. Please be aware that events listed may be subject to change. Additional events Additional events may be arranged after the press date for this edition of The Network. Please contact your Area for further information, or visit for the latest information about events in the UK and around the world. Ireland Scotland North of England Regional Co-ordinators Regional Co-ordinators oversee the activities of the Areas within their regions. Contact details are provided on page 21 and at Area Awards RSCM Area committees arrange examinations at set times each year for individual singers of all ages leading to RSCM Awards at Bronze (Dean s) and Silver (Bishop s) levels. Please ask your Area contact for further details. Wales South of England Area contacts can be found on page 21.

4 NORTH OF ENGLAND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tim Morris Wednesday 20 January :00 to 20:00 St Mary s Chantry (church hall), Kidderminster DY10 2JN Cost: Free of charge Contact: Tim Morris T E music@timmorris.org W The AGM of the RSCM Worcestershire Area. All are welcome to attend, ask questions of the committee and make suggestions for the types of future events they would like to see. Worcestershire Area Event FESTIVAL CHORAL EVENSONG WITH ORCHESTRA Simon Palmer Sunday 31 January :00 to 16:30 (15:30 service) St Philip s Cathedral, Birmingham Cost: 2, 1 under 18s Contact: Simon Palmer T E simonfpalmer@btinternet.com Come along and sing choral evensong accompanied by a full orchestra in Birmingham Cathedral. The Concert Orchestra of King Edward VI Camp Hill Schools will accompany the choir in a selection of exciting and varied music. Any under 18s attending must be accompanied at all times by a parent/choir or church leader. Birmingham Area Event COME AND SING CHORAL VESPERS Tim Harrison Saturday 6 February :00 to 18:00 St Mary s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Cost: 5 Contact: Craig Cartwright T E craig.cartwright@outlook.com W Choirs and individual singers from across the Area are invited to take part in a service of choral vespers at Middlesbrough Cathedral which is the Area s first event for Music will be made known to participants cost of 5 in order to cover resources required. The combined choir will be directed by Tim Harrison (Diocese of Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough Cathedral Director of Music). North & East Yorkshire Area Event WORSHIP WORKS! Roger Jones & Mick Perrier Saturday 6 February :00 to 16:00 St Mary, Moseley, Birmingham Cost: 5 Contact: Mick Perrier T E mick@mperrier.freeserve.co.uk A collaborative day s workshop for all those involved in preparing and delivering acts of worship: clergy, readers, musicians, lay leaders. Exploring forms of worship, prayers, music, readings and much more. This will enable participants to bring creativity, spirituality, musicality and sensitivity into their thinking and preparation, enabling congregations to be uplifted and inspired. Bring a packed lunch drinks provided. Birmingham Area Event 4 The Network

5 IDEAS FOR CHURCHES COPING WITH LIMITED MUSICAL RESOURCES Peter Price Saturday 6 February :00 to 16:00 St Leonard, Wollaton, Nottingham Cost: 3.50 Contact: Michael Worth T E michelworth@btinternet.com W A session on discovering alternative ways of using music to make it appropriate to an individual church s circumstances, and what can be done to attract more members. The opportunity will be given to find answers to problems through sharing experiences and browsing new music. Southwell & Notts Area Event STRENGTHEN FOR SERVICE Helen Bent Tuesday 16 Thursday 18 February 2016 Edenham Regional House, near Grantham, Lincolnshire PE10 0LS Cost: 185 Contact: Education Administrator T E education@rscm.com W This study retreat in the beautiful surroundings of Edenham is being led by the RSCM s Head of Ministerial Training, and is designed for Anglican clergy (especially those in training or the early years of their ministry), readers and lay leaders. The focus is on managing parish music, with practical help in choosing suitable materials and in establishing good working practices. National Event SING 4 JOY NE Tom Leech Thursday 18 Friday 19 February :30 to 16:45 (16:00 service), both days St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle NE1 1PF Cost: 28 for the two days Contact: Andrew Robinson T E musician14@hotmail.com W / Following the success of our first Young People s course in 2015, this is another chance for singers from both sides of the River Tyne to meet together, have fun, learn new material and most importantly lift their voice in song. The event is aimed at girl sopranos up to age 17 and boy trebles. Northumbria Area / Durham Area Event LAUNCHING THE 2016 FESTIVAL SERVICE BOOK James Lancelot Wednesday 24 February :30 to 21:00 St Giles, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1QQ Cost: Free of charge Contact: Christine Alder T E cm.alder@btinternet.com W A chance for choir members, individual singers and choir directors alike to come together and enjoy an evening of exploring the music for this year s festival service with James Lancelot followed by refreshments. Durham Area Event The North of England 5

6 NORTH OF ENGLAND HYMN BOOKS FRESH OR FUSTY? Helen Bent Thursday 25 February :30 to 21:30 St Paul, Springfield Road, Sale M33 7YA Cost: 3 Contact: Simon Russell T E srussell@rscm.com With so many new hymn books out there, how do you choose the right one to suit the tradition of your church savouring the best of the old and introducing inspiring new material? This evening will also make links with Sunday by Sunday and tackle issues such as changes of pitch, harmonies, words and many other challenges. Chester Area Event CHORISTER AWARDS PREPARATION SESSION Colin Marston Saturday 27 February :00 to 12:00 St Andrew, Penrith Cost: No charge Contact: Joan Gordon T E geoffandjoangordon@btinternet.com An opportunity to investigate with an RSCM examiner the requirements of the syllabus, and to find out what is required to pass your Bronze and Silver awards. Colin will offer helpful advice to prospective candidates for the 2016 examinations which will take place on 11 June. Cumbria Area Event COME AND SING WITH JOHN RUTTER John Rutter Saturday 5 March :00 to 16:45 Elvet Methodist Church, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL Cost: 18, 22 non-members, 10 young people and students in full-time education Contact: George Peebles E georgepeebles@talktalk.net W We are delighted that composer and director John Rutter will direct a Come and Sing. This will be a major event for RSCM Durham with space for 300 singers. Booking is essential as tickets will be unavailable on the day. Durham Area Event 6 The Network ORGANIST TRAINING Colin Marston Saturday 12 March :00 to 16:00 St Lawrence, Appleby Cost: 5 Contact: Joan Gordon T E geoffandjoangordon@btinternet.com Are you perhaps a pianist who has been asked to play for the Sunday services because there is no organist at your church? Or do you play the organ a bit but find the use of different manuals and pedals a bit bewildering? Colin Marston is providing a follow-up session to the extremely useful session which was held last year. If you didn t make it last year it will not be a problem. Colin will answer all your questions, and give you guidance. Cumbria Area Event

7 CHORISTER AWARDS TRAINING DAY Paul Dewhurst & Thomas Moore Saturday 12 March :00 to 16:30 (16:00 service) St Giles, Pontefract Cost: 15 Contact: Geoffrey Lockwood T E geofflockwood@gmail.com Time will be spent throughout the day covering different aspects of the Bronze and Silver (Dean s and Bishop s) Award examinations as well as rehearsing music to be performed in a closing service to which all are welcome. Participants should bring a packed lunch, drinks provided. Wakefield Area Event MUSIC FOR PASSION SUNDAY Director tbc Sunday 13 March 2016 St James, Church St, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 6LP Cost: tbc Contact: Iain Ward-Campbell E I.Ward-campbell@bradford.ac.uk In words and music we reflect upon the Passion of our Lord. Music will be provided on the day. Ripon & Leeds Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Elaine Shaw Wednesday 23 March :00 (19:30 service) St Andrew, Netherton DY2 0HN Cost: No charge Contact: Clare Westley T W Do join us again for an enjoyable evening singing Stainer s Crucifixion to mark the Wednesday of Holy Week. There will be a limited number of scores available on the evening, so if you have your own copy please bring it along. All are welcome, but any under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian or choir/church leader. Worcestershire Area Event A DAY WITH JOHN BELL John Bell Saturday 9 April :00 to 16:00 St Andrew, Penrith Cost: 15 Contact: Joan Gordon T E geoffandjoangordon@btinternet.com Enjoy a full day with John Bell, aimed at all involved in music and worship clergy, lay readers, organists, choir directors, worship groups, choir members and congregation members. He will discuss a variety of topics covering styles of music in worship, psalms, and music from the Iona Community. Please note that entry is by ticket only to be purchased in advance. Cumbria Area Event The North of England 7

8 NORTH OF ENGLAND MUSIC FOR MODERN WORSHIP Graham Coatman Saturday 9 April :00 to 15:00 All Saints, Northallerton Cost: 10, 5 under 18 Contact: Michael Ash T E michaelash383@msn.com Wwww.rscmnorthandeastyorkshire.co.uk This workshop day provides an opportunity for music groups as well as individual instrumentalists and singers to explore the myriad of possibilities of making and leading music in God s service expressed in a modern style. How can we improve what we offer to God in worship? Join us and find out! North & East Yorkshire Area Event MEET THE COMPOSER CHORAL WORKSHOP WITH PAUL RITCHIE Paul Ritchie Saturday 16 April :00 to 17:00 St Peter, Redcar Cost: 5 Contact: Michael Ash T E michaelash383@msn.com W Come and join us at St Peter, Redcar for this unique choral workshop! The workshop is led by inspirational musical director and composer Paul Ritchie. The workshop will be focused on the music that he has composed and published and will conclude with a small act of workshop using music from the day. North & East Yorkshire Area Event BRUSH UP ON YOUR ORGAN PLAYING Paul Hale Saturday 30 April :00 to 12:30 Southwell Minster, Notts NG25 0HD Cost: 3 Contact: Michael Worth T E michelworth@btinternet.com W Would you like to refresh your organ playing? If so, come along to this session with Paul Hale and enjoy the thrill of playing on the Minster s nave organ. Are you frightened of using the pedals? Paul will give some useful help and advice on this as well as giving hints on choosing imaginative and appropriate registrations. Bring along your hymns, voluntaries and service music and enjoy this morning session at Southwell Minster. Southwell & Notts Area Event FORTHCOMING EVENTS Music on the Moors Saturday 14 May 2016, Danby Methodist Church, dir. Jonathan Eyre & Stephen Maltby North & East Yorkshire Area Event Meet, Eat and Sing : Celebrating the Ordinary Thursday 19 May 2016, St Robert, Harrogate, dir. Gordon Appleton Ripon & Leeds Area Event Evensong with the Cathedral Choir Sunday 22 May 2016, St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle, dir. Michael Stoddart Northumbria Area Event Spring Course for Young People Tuesday 30 May - Thursday 2 June 2016 Sneaton Castle Centre, Whitby, dir. Andrew Reid National Event RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers events see page The Network

9 SOUTH OF ENGLAND INTRODUCTION TO PLAINSONG David Price Monday 7 December :30 to 21:00 Holy Cross Binstead, Church Road, Ryde PO33 3TA Cost: 5 members ( 6 non-members) Contact: Tim Morris T E tim.morris1991@gmail.com An introduction to plainsong and a service of compline. Isle of Wight Area Event HE WHO SINGS, PRAYS TWICE TAIZÉ WORSHIP Andrew Maries Sunday 10 January :00 (16:30 service) Church of the Ascension, Crownhill, Plymouth Cost: No charge. Retiring collection. Contact: Andrew Maries T E andrew.maries@exeter.anglican.org W rscmdevon.org.uk An opportunity to worship in the style of the Taizé community using familiar chants and reflective prayer. Come to practise the music with its vocal harmony and instrumental parts at 15:00. If you re bringing an instrument let us know your level of ability. Devon Area Event EPIPHANY FESTIVAL BRING AND SING Stephen Darlington Saturday 16 January :00 to 19:00 Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford Cost: 2.50 Contact: The Revd John Paton T E john.paton@chch.ox.ac.uk W Festival% htm A Festival of music and readings for Epiphany, using music that choirs may already have, or can download free from the web. The service will be conducted by Dr Stephen Darlington, Organist of Christ Church, and will also involve the Cathedral Choir. Choirs and individuals from Bucks, Berks, Oxon and further afield are welcome to take part. (Followed by evensong in the Cathedral.) Oxford Area Event (Oxfordshire District) RSCM AWARD HOLDERS EVENSONG Kathryn Haworth & Stephen Barber (organist) Saturday 16 January :00 to 18:30 (17:30 service) Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS Cost: 5, under 18 no charge Contact: Kathryn Haworth T E kathrynhaworth@hotmail.com W An annual evensong sung by RSCM Award holders. An opportunity for singers, both young people and adults, holding RSCM awards (Adult, Dean s (Bronze), Bishop s (Silver) and Gold) to sing evensong at Peterborough Cathedral. All voice parts required and welcome. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 9

10 SOUTH OF ENGLAND HE WHO SINGS, PRAYS TWICE TAIZÉ WORSHIP Andrew Maries Sunday 24 January :00 (17:15 service) St John the Baptist, Witheridge Cost: No charge. Retiring collection. Contact: Andrew Maries T E andrew.maries@exeter.anglican.org W rscmdevon.org.uk An opportunity to worship in the style of the Taizé community using familiar chants and reflective prayer. Come to practise the music with its vocal harmony and instrumental parts at 15:00. If you re bringing an instrument let us know your level of ability. Devon Area Event OUT IN FRONT WORKSHOP FOR CONDUCTORS Richard Smith Saturday 6 February :30 to 14:00 The Cornerstone, Wokingham Cost: Participants 10, observers 5 Contact: David Jaques T E intune.1@btinternet.com W Participants (maximum 10) will be shown how to get the best out of their choir, through an in-depth investigation of rehearsal technique, conducting, choir discipline and performance. Transform the sound of your choir overnight. There will be a resident choir on which to practise. Oxford Area Event (Berkshire District) AREA CHOIRS FESTIVAL REGIONAL REHEARSALS Charles Harrison & Tim Ravalde Thursday 4 February :00 to 21:15 St Wilfrid, Bognor Regis PO21 2SG Cost: No charge Contact: Shirley Linford T W Wendy Sawyers Thursday 18 February :30 to 21:00 Haywards Heath Methodist Church RH16 3DN Victor Potter Saturday 27 February :15 to 16:30 Eastbourne, St Mary s, Old Town BN21 2PW Cost: No charge Contact: Victor Potter T E music@stmaryseastbourne.com W Regional rehearsals for the Area Choirs Festivals on 23 and 30 April (see page 15). Sussex Area Event Cost: No charge Contact: Wendy Sawyers T W 10 The Network

11 COME & SING CHORAL EVENSONG Simon Headley Saturday 6 February :30 (17:00 service) All Saints, Denmead PO7 6NN Cost: 5 (incl. refreshments and music) Contact: Oliver Hancock T E oliver.hancock@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk W Come and sing the delight that is traditional BCP choral evensong, under the direction of Simon Headley, Assistant Director of Music at Leicester Cathedral. Refreshments and music provided on the day. Open to all ages; under 18s must be supervised. Portsmouth Area Event SING FOR FUN! Stephen Moore Monday 15 Tuesday 16 February :00 to 15:30 St Matthew s Parish Centre, 27A The Drive, Kingsley, Northampton NN1 4RY Cost: 20 Contact: Clare Pearce T E c l a re p e a rc e. r s c m@ g m a i l.c om Wwww.rscmpeterboroughandnorthampton.co.uk Designed for young people, this twoday holiday activity will include singing together using music from various sources, including some from the last two Young Voices Festivals, also rounds, simple unison songs, musical and other games. There will be a performance at the end of the course, which parents are welcome to attend. Drinks provided; please bring a packed lunch. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event CHORISTER AWARDS TRAINING Robin Walker Saturday 27 February :00 to 16:00 St John, Glastonbury BA6 9DR Cost: 8 Contact: Jerry King T E jerry@king14.demon.co.uk The aim of the afternoon is to give potential candidates and their choir trainers a guide to the exam syllabus in detail, as well as a clear understanding of the standards expected. Administration will be covered, and there will be an explanation of the Geoffrey Fillary Award. Somerset Area Event COME AND SING EVENSONG WITH THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR Adrian Partington Saturday 27 February :00 to 17:30 (16:30 service) Gloucester Cathedral GL1 2LX Cost: 5 Contact: Rebecca Coleman T E rcoleman@tinyworld.co.uk W Come and join Gloucester Cathedral Choir in singing the regular Saturday Cathedral evensong. Please bring any refreshments that you want and robes if you have them. All music will be provided. Numbers are limited so make sure you book early. We will be singing items from the Cathedral Choir s normal repertoire and thus participants are expected to be of an adequate standard to learn the works in the time available and to prepare them beforehand. Gloucestershire Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 11

12 SOUTH OF ENGLAND YOUNG VOICES FESTIVAL ACT JUSTLY, LOVE MERCY, WALK HUMBLY Peter Davis Thursday 3 March :30 to 14:30 (13:45 service) Oakham School, Chapel Close, Market Place, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT Cost: Free with retiring collection Contact: Jane McKee T E janemckee21@gmail.com W An opportunity for young people from schools and churches in the area to join together in song and worship celebrating the justice of God in the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta. Not only an inspirational experience, this festival will also enable young people to benefit from the chance to develop vocal and musical skills. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event FINDING REST IN GOD Andrew Millington Saturday 5 March :15 to 17:00 St Bartholomew, Milehouse, Plymouth Cost: 6, 1 under 18 including music book Contact: Andrew Maries T E andrew.maries@exeter.anglican.org W rscmdevon.org.uk A choral Eucharist preparing for Passiontide including parts of Fauré s Requiem, and providing opportunity for choirs and congregations to come together. The service will be led by Fr Richard Silk, and the music conducted by Andrew Millington, former Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral. Devon Area Event COME AND SING WITH PETER NARDONE Peter Nardone Saturday 5 March :00 to 16:00 St Mary, North Petherton TA6 6QA Cost: 12 ( 15 non-members), full-time education 5 Contact: Jerry King T E jerry@king14.demon.co.uk We are delighted to welcome Peter Nardone to lead our annual Come and Sing day. Currently Organist and Director of Music at Worcester Cathedral and Artistic Director of the Three Choirs Festival, Peter is also an accomplished singer. We will explore both his own extensive choral repertoire, and other material. Somerset Area Event 12 The Network AWARDS TRAINING DAY Director tbc Saturday 5 March :00 to 16:00 Venue tbc Cost: 10 per candidate. Choir trainers are invited to attend free of charge. Contact: Howard Lush T E awards@rscmlondon.org.uk W A day of training for singers preparing for their Bronze and Silver Voice for Life Award exams. Suitable for adults and children. Choir trainers are invited to observe and to meet the event director, awards administrator and Area examiners. Parents and friends will also be invited to attend a short presentation and performance at the end of the day. London Area Event

13 YOUNG VOICES FESTIVAL Alison Fisher & Richard Brain Saturday 12 March :45 (18:00 service) St Mary-at-Finchley Parish Church, London N3 1TR Cost: 5 Contact: Alison Fisher T E alison.smart@ntlworld.com W Sing choral evensong! This year s theme is The Power of Prayer. Learn new repertoire, increase your skills in Anglican chant, enjoy singing with other choirs. Suitable for singers aged 7 18 but particularly helpful for those preparing for Voice for Life awards. Some repertoire is unison, some in 4-part harmony (suitable for changing voices). Music available in advance. Sign up by 12 February please. London Area Event COME AND SING PLAINSONG FOR LENT Nigel Groome Saturday 19 March :15 to 17:45 St Swithun, Leonard Stanley Cost: 5 Contact: Rebecca Coleman T E rcoleman@tinyworld.co.uk W An opportunity to sing plainchant in the atmospheric priory church of St Swithun, Leonard Stanley. This rewarding start to Holy Week (on the eve of Palm Sunday) is suitable for complete beginners at plainsong as well as more experienced singers. Gloucestershire Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION IN WINDSOR Brian Henry (conductor) & John Halsey (organist) Sunday 20 March :30 to 19:30 (18:30 service) Windsor Parish Church of St John the Baptist, High St, Windsor SL4 1LT Cost: Free for congregation, 4 for singers Contact: John Halsey T E jphalsey@btinternet.com W Join the choir or participate in the congregation at Windsor Parish Church 14:30 choir practice in parish church; 16:15 tea; 17:15 opportunity to attend evensong at St George s Chapel; 18:30 devotional performance of Greater love (Ireland) and The Crucifixion (Stainer). Oxford Area Event (Berkshire District) COME & SING STAINER S THE CRUCIFIXION Oliver Hancock Friday 25 March :00 to 19:00 (18:00 service) Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral PO1 2HH Cost: 7 adults, 5 juniors (includes drinks and hot cross buns) Contact: Oliver Hancock T E oliver.hancock@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk W Mark Good Friday with a performance of Stainer s perennial favourite, The Crucifixion. Drinks and hot cross buns provided on the day; please bring your own score. Open to all ages; under 18s must be supervised. Portsmouth Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 13

14 SOUTH OF ENGLAND THE OXFORD THREE-DAY COURSE FOR CHORISTERS (NON-RESIDENTIAL) for choristers aged 8-18 Jonathan White Tuesday 29 Thursday 31 March :30 to 17:30 Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford Cost: 60 Contact: Sue Scott T E suescott7@virginmedia.com W This course is limited to 120 choristers from parish churches in the Oxford Diocese and beyond. Choristers practise in house groups and full assembly, and at the end of each day will sing evensong in Exeter College Chapel. Some are subsequently invited to sing in Christ Church Cathedral the following Saturday for evensong. Oxford Area Event (Oxfordshire District) CHURCH ORGANISTS COURSE Roger Carter Tuesday 5 Thursday 7 April 2016 Portsmouth various venues including Portsmouth Cathedral (St Thomas s) Cost: Early bird price of 250 (members) until 8 January Full price 285 (members), 315 (non-members). Tuition and dinner only. Contact: Education Administrator T E education@rscm.com W A short, intensive course for church organists of approximately Grade 5 7 (organ) level, taught in very small groups and with access to excellent organs for registration and console-management studies.includes visit (optional) to Andrew Cooper Organ Builders workshop on the Isle of Wight. National Event RSCM CATHEDRAL SINGERS 50th ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING Saturday 9 April :30 service Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS Contact: RSCM Education T E education@rscm.com W To mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the first RSCM Cathedral Singers by Martin How, all the current choirs will converge on Peterborough Cathedral for a celebratory evensong. Members will be contacted directly by the choirs, and all are welcome to join the congregation for the service which begins at 17:30. National Event COME & SING WORKSHOP WITH MARGARET RIZZA Margaret Rizza Saturday 16 April :00 (17:00 service) Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral PO1 2HH Cost: 10 (incl. refreshments and music) Contact: Oliver Hancock T E oliver.hancock@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk W A workshop with the inspirational Margaret Rizza featuring her latest publications, followed by choral evening prayer with the Cathedral Consort. Refreshments and music will be provided on the day. Open to all; under 18s must be supervised. Portsmouth Area Event 14 The Network

15 TRAINING DAY FOR MUSIC GROUP PLAYERS, SINGERS AND LEADERS Miles Quick (RSCM) & Tim Martin (Musicademy) Saturday 23 April 2016 Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans AL1 3XQ Cost: see Contact: RSCM Education T W Practical playing and singing day for music group members in the average mixed musicstyle church, with worship songs and Taizé/ Iona-style singing, playing and composing options. Ideal for Church Music Skills students following the Music Group Leader s modules. National Event AREA CHOIRS FESTIVALS Charles Harrison & Tim Ravalde Saturday 23 April :15 to 18:30 Chichester Cathedral PO19 1RP Saturday 30 April :15 to 18:30 Chichester Cathedral PO19 1RP Cost: Purchase of music booklet Contact: Shirley Linford T W Annual Area Choirs Festival using the 2016 RSCM Festival Service With saintly shout and solemn jubilee which celebrates God s saints in words, music and silence. Music available late November. Area awards will be presented during both services. (See page 10 for regional rehearsals.) Sussex Area Event MUSIC FROM THE TAIZÉ AND IONA COMMUNITIES Frances Novillo Saturday 23 April :30 to 16:30 (16:00 service) All Hallows, Church St, Whitchurch, Hants RG28 7AS Cost: RSCM members 8, under 18 and senior citizens no charge Contact: Hugh Benham T E hugh.benham@talk21.com W The workshop (from 13:30 to 15:30) is for singers and instrumentalists. (Tell us which instruments you re bringing and also please bring your own music stand.) It will explore the music of both the Iona and Taizé communities, showing how to use it effectively at your church. Closing worship at 16:00. Event aimed in particular at churches with relatively modest means. Winchester Area Event FORTHCOMING EVENT Inflame! Contemporary worship music on the eve of Pentecost Saturday 14 May 2016, St Paul, Robert Adam St, London, dir. Noël Tredinnick London Area Event RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Voices (South) events see page 28. THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 15

16 WALES COME PLAY THE CATHEDRAL ORGAN Alan McGuinness Saturday 13 February :00 to 16:00 St Asaph Cathedral Cost: 5 suggested donation Contact: Irene Lewis T Come and play the organ. Director of Music, Alan McGuinness will be there to advise. North Wales Area Event COME PLAY THE CHURCH ORGAN Mark Thompson Saturday 20 February :00 to 16:00 All Saints, Gresford, Wrexham Cost: 5 suggested donation Contact: Irene Lewis T Come and try the organ. Director of Music, Mark Thompson will be there to advise. North Wales Area Event SCOTLAND GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR CHOIR Alistair Warwick Wednesday 27 January :30 St Mary Magdalene s Episcopal Church Hall, Dudhope Crescent Road, Dundee DD1 5RR RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Scottish Voices and RSCM Young Scottish Voices events, please see page 20. Cost: No charge (retiring collection) Contact: Sally Carus T E sallycarus@hotmail.com W For Tayside Organists Society and RSCM Scotland. Alistair Warwick demonstrates with the choir of St Mary Magdalene s Episcopal Church. Scotland Area Event 16 The Network

17 IRELAND CHANGES AT RSCM IRELAND From 2016 there will be one committee operating in Ireland and events will be scheduled in a wide range of locations. Mark Bowyer continues as Ireland Co-ordinator and point of contact: T E mbowyer@rscm.com For the latest information about the RSCM in Ireland visit W RSCM Pipeline Organ Scholarships RSCM Pipeline Organ Scholarships - a collaboration between church, family and the RSCM to train and support teenage pianists in learning the organ. The RSCM supplies tuition and a generous proportion of the costs; the church and family share the balance, all contributing to the scholar s all-round development. Funds are available now (UK only). Contact us for full details or to discuss how we can help bring the scheme to your church. See more about the scheme at or contact cdavey@rscm.com IRELAND 17

18 With saintly shout and solemn jubilee A festival service book celebrating God s saints in words and music Price: 6.50

19 RSCM CHOIRS RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers Director: Andrew Reid Co-director: Jonathan Eyre Contact: David Rothwell T E ncs2015@btinternet.com W Northern Cathedral Singers, revitalized and back under our original name, are recruiting young singers (boys over 9, girls 10 18) to join our top line for the 2016 season. Auditions autumn 2015, programme starts January REHEARSAL Saturday 9 January :00 15:30 (boys and girls) Gildersome REHEARSAL Saturday 23 January :00 15:30 (boys, girls and adults) Gildersome CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 13 February :15 service (boys and adults) Durham Cathedral CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 20 February :15 service (girls and adults) Chester Cathedral CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 19 March 2016 (girls and adults) Holy Trinity, Hull CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 2 April :30 service (girls and adults) Manchester Cathedral CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 23 April :30 service (boys and adults) Ripon Cathedral RSCM Voices (South) Director: Jason Edge Associate Director: Scott Farrell Contact: Jason Edge T E admin@voices-south.org W CAROL SINGING Monday 21 December :00 to 18:00 (open to all singers) Gatwick Airport CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 23 January :00 service (invited singers) Romsey Abbey REHEARSAL DAY Saturday 27 February :00 to 16:00 (all singers) St James, New Malden CHORAL EVENSONG Monday 28 March :15 service (invited singers) Rochester Cathedral RSCM Voices (West) Contact: John Henderson T E jh@organcomposers.com RSCM Voices (West) has been formed in the Bristol & Swindon Area as a temporary measure while plans for RSCM training choirs in the South West and Central England regions are reviewed. 50th ANNIVERSARY EVENSONG All RSCM Voices and Cathedral Singers choirs Saturday 9 April 2016 (see page 14) 17:30 service Peterborough Cathedral RSCM CHOIRS 19

20 RSCM CHOIRS RSCM Scottish Voices Director: Frikki Walker Contact: Gary Young T E administrator@rscmscottishvoices.org.uk W RSCM Scottish Voices consists of some of the most experienced choral singers in Scotland, led by Frikki Walker and accompanied by Richard Walmsley. Some vacancies exist; for details the administrator. CHORAL EVENSONG IN CARLISLE Saturday 6 February :30 service Carlisle Cathedral, 7 Abbey Street, Carlisle CA3 8TZ CHORAL EVENSONG IN DUNDEE Saturday 5 March :00 service St Paul s Cathedral, Dundee CHORAL EVENSONG IN GLASGOW Saturday 19 March :00 service St Mary s Episcopal Cathedral, 300 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9JB RSCM Young Scottish Voices Director: Frikki Walker Contact: Chris Wilson E youngvoices@rscmscotland.org W REHEARSAL Saturday 30 January :30 to 16:00 St Mary s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow REHEARSAL Saturday 23 April :30 to 16:00 St Mary s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow RSCM Millennium Youth Choir Director: Guest conductors Contact: Andrew Robson T E myc@rscm.com W The RSCM Millennium Youth Choir was founded in 2000 at the suggestion of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It offers opportunities to 36 young singers to sing the widest and most exciting range of sacred music to the highest standards. In 2016, MYC will be in residence at the International Summer School, in workshops, services and training opportunities and a possible radio broadcast. Auditions will take place at two open days for the choir, one in London on Saturday 30 January 2016 and one in the north of England on Saturday 6 February Contact us for more details. RSCM Residentiary Choir Director: Scott Farrell Contact: Roy Sutton E roy.sutton1@hotmail.com W This new, auditioned choir gives enthusiastic and competent adult singers the opportunity to sing cathedral services under expert direction and with the guidance of a vocal coach. Please check the website to see what spaces are available for Singers are invited to audition for the RSCM s choirs listed on these pages. For further information or to apply to join visit RSCM Voices and Cathedral Singers are training choirs singing services and other events to a high musical standard in cathedrals, churches and other venues around England, Wales and Scotland. All are welcome to the services and concerts listed here. 20 The Network

21 Contact details REGIONAL CONTACTS North of England Simon Russell T E srussell@rscm.com Areas: Birmingham; Bradford; Chester; Coventry & Warwickshire; Cumbria; Derbyshire; Durham; Hereford & South Shropshire; Lancashire; Lichfield; Lincoln; Liverpool (inc. Isle of Man); Manchester; North & East Yorkshire; Northumbria; Ripon & Leeds; Sheffield & South Yorkshire; Southwell & Notts; Wakefield; Worcestershire South of England Andrew Moodie T / E amoodie@rscm.com Areas: Bristol & Swindon; Canterbury; Cornwall; Devon; Ely; Essex & East London; Gloucestershire; Guildford; Isle of Wight; Leicestershire; London; Norfolk; Oxford; Peterborough & Northampton; Portsmouth; Rochester; St Albans, Hertford & Bedford; Somerset; Southwark; Suffolk; Sussex; Wessex; Winchester Wales Stuart Robinson T E srobinson@rscm.com Areas: North Wales; South East Wales; Swansea & Brecon; West Wales/Dyfed Scotland Alistair Warwick T E awarwick@rscm.com Ireland Mark Bowyer T E mbowyer@rscm.com AREA CONTACTS Most of the events listed in The Network are organized by local RSCM committees in England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland: Birmingham Alison Vining T E alison@vining.eu Bradford Ron Fletcher T E ronflet@supanet.com Bristol & Swindon Rosemarie Saunders T E rosemariesaunders47@yahoo.com W Canterbury Tracey Laws T E k.laws1@btopenworld.com W Channel Islands Contact RSCM Centre T E voluntary@rscm.com Chester Karen Salisbury T E karen.salisbury@virginmedia.com Cornwall Alison Spence T E ads@saintmungo.freeserve.co.uk W Coventry & Warwickshire Jennifer Ball T E rscmsecretary_covwarwicks@yahoo.co.uk Cumbria Joan Gordon T E rscmcumbriasecretary@hotmail.com Derbyshire Elin Heron T E elin.merriman@btinternet.com Devon Andrew Maries T E andrew.maries@exeter.anglican.org W Durham Christine Alder T E cm.alder@btinternet.com W CONTACT DETAILS 21

22 Contact details Ely Ruth Banger T E ruthbanger51@gmail.com W Essex & East London James Davy T E james.davy@chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk W Gloucestershire Rebecca Coleman T E rcoleman@tinyworld.co.uk W Guildford Ian Church T E ianchurch@ntlworld.com W Hereford & South Shropshire Rachel Lewis T E hereford.rscm.awards@gmail.com Ireland Mark Bowyer T E mbowyer@rscm.com W Isle of Wight David Price T (ext. 226 or 228) E litmus@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk Lancashire Tim Simmonite T E timsimmonite@hotmail.com Leicester Peter Harris T E p.harris@ntlworld.com Lichfield Elaine Hill T E elainehill97@gmail.com Lincoln Anne Nugent T E aenugent@live.co.uk W Liverpool (inc. Isle of Man) Phil Taylor T E phil@westgate.co.uk W London Jennifer Beard T E jennybeard@uwclub.net W Manchester Contact RSCM Centre T E voluntary@rscm.com Norfolk David Dunnett T E ddunnett9@gmail.com North & East Yorkshire Dr Craig Cartwright T E craig.cartwright@outlook.com W North Wales Irene Lewis T E lewirene@gmail.com Northumbria The Revd Ann McGivern T E annpope@hotmail.com W Oxford Cynthia Hall T E hall.oxford@gmail.com W Peterborough & Northampton Jane McKee T E janemckee21@gmail.com W Portsmouth The Revd Canon John Draper T E rownerrector@btinternet.com W Ripon & Leeds Dr Craig Cartwright T E craig.cartwright@outlook.com 22 The Network

23 Rochester Sue Moore T E secretary.rscmrochester@gmail.com W St Albans, Hertford & Bedford Sue Abood T E sue_abood@hotmail.com W Scotland Nicola Lawrence T E nicola@rscmscotland.org W Sheffield & South Yorkshire Ray Gallagher T / E ray@rayteachesmusic.co.uk Somerset Jerry King T E jerry@king14.demon.co.uk South East Wales Dr Emma Gibbins T E emmagibbins1978@gmail.com Southwark & East Surrey Nick Bland T E nick.bland@rocketmail.com W Southwell & Notts Michael Worth T E michelworth@btinternet.com W Suffolk Contact RSCM Centre T E voluntary@rscm.com Wakefield Dr Geoffrey Lockwood T E geofflockwood@gmail.com W organisations/churchmusic/ Wessex David Duvall T E davidduvall@btinternet.com W West Wales/Dyfed Mary Evans T E marye@maryevanssolicitors.com Winchester Philip Dowd T E philip.dowd1@btinternet.com W Worcestershire Tim Morris T E music@timmorris.org RSCM EDUCATION The RSCM offers enjoyable and rewarding courses for all involved in music and worship in the church, for children, young people and adults of all abilities, for musicians and clergy. For help in choosing the right course for you and further information about training opportunities for church musicians and worship leaders, please contact RSCM Education: T E education@rscm.com W Sussex Sue Howell Evans T E she1549@yahoo.co.uk W Swansea & Brecon Anthony Davies T E adavies55@ntlworld.com CONTACT DETAILS 23

24 2016 marks the 90th birthday of our patron, Her Majesty the Queen. Celebrations will culminate in The Patron s Lunch on Sunday 12th June, and the RSCM has been invited to take part in this special event. We would like our members and volunteers across the country to join with us in recognising the patronage of the Queen by holding RSCM Music Sunday on 12th June*. We encourage you to celebrate the patronage of the Queen through your events and to raise funds for the RSCM and your church through our 50:50 appeal. It promises to be a very special day. Special music, prayers as well as marketing and fundraising ideas for 2016 will be available in the New Year on our resources webpage. * not the previously advertised date of 19th June Join us on Sunday 12 June 2016! Find resources and booking form at or contact development@rscm.com 24 The Network