THE NETWORK. RSCM events in your local area December 2017 April 2018

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1 THE NETWORK RSCM events in your local area December 2017 April 2018

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 photo: Advent wreath. shutterstock.com 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 Looking through The Network provides a window on the RSCM at work in the range and scope of churches we serve. It s encouraging to see innovative and peace-making events such as the Ecumenical Liturgy in Dublin for Christian Aid Week alongside many classic gatherings to sing The Crucifixion or to meet for a Come and Sing. Large gatherings presuppose many churches active in music-making and many of them are composed of very small groups. True to the belief that value is not equated with complexity or size, but with integrity, there are chances to learn music spanning a thousand years or more which was always intended for use in this context. The plethora of worship styles and formats available can be bewildering, but those who attend a Strengthen for Service course (page 6) will find that it illuminates and underpins their ministries, ordained or lay, in a fascinating and supportive way. Not in The Network but from the same source, look out for Helen Bent s Inspiring Music in Worship very soon. This is a tool which looks like a book: guided conversations for churches to determine their own way through the maze of music/ worship, grounded in prayer, scripture and experience. My test of RSCM training is this: can it actually improve what Sunday morning sounds like somewhere? From a workshop in music group skills in Knowle or Ravensdale, to awards training in Peterborough or Portsmouth and everything in between the answer is Yes. And there are some pure-fun events, too. Enjoy! Rosemary Field, RSCM Deputy Director (Education, Voluntary Networks, Safeguarding)

3 Contents NORTH OF ENGLAND 4 SOUTH OF ENGLAND 10 WALES 18 SCOTLAND 19 IRELAND 20 RSCM CHOIRS 22 CONTACT DETAILS 24 Please note that the two regions in England correspond to the Areas served by the RSCM s Regional Coordinators (see page 24 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 Coordinators Regional Coordinators oversee the activities of the Areas within their regions. Contact details are provided on page xx 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 24.

4 NORTH OF ENGLAND COMPOSING FOR THE SMALL CHOIR Tim Knight Saturday 13 January :00 to 15:00 Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, St Mark s House, St Mark s Avenue, Leeds LS2 9BN Cost: 10 Contact: Matthew Lazenby E riponleedsrscm@gmail.com Bring along your compositions, and receive hints and tips to help you write for limited resources. Ripon & Leeds Area Event TRAINING DAY FOR AWARDS Simon Russell Saturday 20 January :00 to 17:00 St Nicholas, Kenilworth Contact: Patsy Howes T E p.howes@btinternet.com An afternoon for both candidates and choir trainers to look at Bronze, Silver and Gold Award requirements. Coventry & Warwickshire Area Event CATHEDRAL CHOIR OPEN TREBLES REHEARSAL FOR OBSERVERS Alexander Berry Saturday 20 January :15 to 12:30 Bradford Cathedral BD1 4EH Cost: 5 Contact: Ann Foster T E music@bradfordcathedral.org An opportunity to observe a Bradford Cathedral trebles choir rehearsal. 10:15 refreshments, 10:30 open trebles choir rehearsal, 12:15-12:30 Q&A session. Bradford Area Event AREA FESTIVAL LOCAL REHEARSALS Samuel Hudson Saturday 20 January :30 to 13:00 Blackburn Cathedral BB1 5AA Saturday 27 January :30 to 15:00 Morecambe Parish Church LA4 5PZ Contact: Marilyn Prescott T E marilynprescott@gmail.com Come and join us for a rehearsal of the music for the Area Festival (3 February). Music books are available at a cost of 5 per copy. Lancashire Area Events 4 The Network

5 FESTIVAL CHORAL EVENSONG WITH ORCHESTRA Simon Palmer Sunday 28 January :00 to 16:30 (15:30 service) St Philip s Cathedral, Birmingham B3 2QB Cost: 3, 2 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 THE LIGHT OF CHRIST CELEBRATING CANDLEMAS Friday 2 February 2018 St Cuthbert, Darlington DL1 5QG Time TBC Contact: The Revd Canon Richard Davison T E ridavison@hotmail.co.uk Choral service for Candlemas for singers and members of congregations from across the diocese. Further details to follow. Start and finish times tbc. Durham Area Event AREA FESTIVAL AND AWARDS CEREMONY Samuel Hudson Saturday 3 February :00 to 17:00 (15:30 service) Blackburn Cathedral BB1 5AA Cost: 3 Contact: Marilyn Prescott T E marilynprescott@gmail.com Our Festival is a great opportunity to join with other choristers for a day of wonderful singing and to celebrate with those who are to receive their RSCM awards. Music this year is all taken from the RSCM publication Reform and Renewal which contains a wealth of material for use in our own churches. Lancashire Area Event CANDLEMAS EUCHARIST David Noble Saturday 3 February :30 to 18:00 St George, Brailes OX15 5HT Contact: Patsy Howes T E p.howes41@btinternet.com Area choirs and singers are invited to Brailes to sing and share in a Eucharist together. Coventry & Warwickshire Area Event The North of England 5

6 NORTH OF ENGLAND STRENGTHEN FOR SERVICE Rosemary Field (RSCM Deputy Director) Tuesday 6 Thursday 8 February 2018 Shepherds Dene, Northumberland NE44 6AF Cost: 295 inc. full board accommodation, materials and resources. 200 non-residential. Booking closes 18 December Contact: RSCM Education T E education@rscm.com Strengthen for Service provides practical guidance on how to manage your parish music. The course is designed for Anglican clergy, Readers and lay leaders. National Event PLAINSONG CHORAL EVENSONG Rosemary Field (RSCM Deputy Director) Monday 12 February :00 to 21:00 St Hilda, Warley Wood B67 5NQ Cost: 5 including refreshments Contact: Mick Perrier T E michael.perrier49@gmail.com Beautiful, evocative, easy-to-do, tried-andtested... is that the ticket? Then come and learn how to sing plainsong and enjoy the subtle beauty of this timeless chant of the western church. Copies of the RSCM Guide to Plainchant will be used and available to purchase. The evening will end with a short act of worship. Birmingham / Worcestershire Area Event (joint with Birmingham Organists Association and Worcestershire Organists Association) AREA FESTIVAL Chris Ouvry-Johns Sunday 18 February :30 to 17:30 (16:00 service) Leicester Cathedral LE1 5DE Cost: Festival book 5 Contact: P. Harris T E p.harris@ntlworld.com Choral festival using 2017 RSCM festival book Reform and Renewal, to be conducted by Chris Ouvry-Johns. Leicestershire Area Event QUIZ AND FISH & CHIP SUPPER Robin Walker Saturday 24 February :00 to 22:00 St Martin s Church Hall, London Road, Worcester WR5 2ED Cost: 9 Contact: Robin Walker T E robin@holland-house.me.uk A social evening to meet members of other choirs, to take part in a general knowledge quiz and to enjoy a fish and chip supper. Worcestershire Area Event 6 The Network

7 EXPLORING MUSIC FOR PASSIONTIDE TO EASTER Andrew Robinson Friday 2 March :00 to 21:00 St Giles, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1QQ Cost: 5 including a copy of The Cross of Christ to take away Contact: Andrew Robinson T E musician14@hotmail.com An event aimed at choirs which will explore the resources of The Cross of Christ (2010 edition) and other resources from Season by Season for Passiontide to Easter. This is both an event in its own right, and linked to the event to take place on Palm Sunday 25 March Durham Area Event RSCM CELEBRITY CHORAL WORKSHOP WITH SUZI DIGBY OBE Suzi Digby Saturday 10 March :00 to 16:30 Bradford Cathedral BD1 4EH Cost: 7 Contact: Ann Foster T E music@bradfordcathedral.org Suzi Digby is an internationally renowned choral conductor, choir master and musical educator with a passion to get the nation singing. She has been a judge on BBC Last Choir Standing and BBC Chorister of the Year. She will be leading a wonderful choral workshop at Bradford Cathedral. Bradford Area Event COME AND SING OLIVET TO CALVARY John Naylor Saturday 10 March :00 to 18:30 St Mary, Nantwich, Church Lane CW5 5RG Cost: 4 Contact: Simon Russell T E srussell@rscm.com An opportunity to sing this Passiontide favourite following on from the success of the Crucifixion last year. Cost includes refreshments and copies if you cannot bring your own. Please note under 18s must provide a signed consent form. Chester Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Mitchell Holland Saturday 24 March :00 to 20:30 (19:00 performance) St John the Baptist, Berkswell, Coventry CV7 7BJ Contact: Patsy Howes T E p.howes41@btinternet.com Following the successful events in Kenilworth, this year we move to a new venue to rehearse and perform this perennial favourite. Bring a picnic tea. Performance at 19:00 to which families and friends are invited. Coventry & Warwickshire Area Event The North of England 7

8 NORTH OF ENGLAND THE CROSS OF CHRIST DEVOTION AT THE START OF HOLY WEEK Andrew Robinson Sunday 18 March :30 (18:00 service) St Paul, Scotland Head, Winlaton NE21 6PL Cost: 5 including a copy of The Cross of Christ (free if you attended the event on 2 March) Contact: Michael Grave T E evargm@googl .com The Durham Area annual Palm Sunday choral reflection. This year we will be using the 2010 edition of The Cross of Christ, available from RSCM Music Direct. Durham Area Event COME AND SING OLIVET TO CALVARY Geoff Williams Sunday 25 March :00 to 20:00 St Anne, Stanley Parish Church L13 3AE Cost: 5 including refreshments Contact: Geoff Williams T W Come and Sing Olivet to Calvary by J.H. Maunder accompanied by the choir of St Anne, Stanley and accomplished soloists. Refreshments will be included. Liverpool (inc Isle of Man) Area Event COME AND SING OLIVET TO CALVARY Eunice Woof Friday 30 March :00 to 19:00 Christ Church, Aughton L39 5AS Cost: 5 Contact: Eunice Woof T Come and sing excerpts from Olivet to Calvary by J.H. Maunder on the evening of Good Friday Liverpool (inc Isle of Man) Area Event WORKSHOP FOR CHURCH MUSICIANS Stewart Wallace Saturday 21 April :00 to 13:00 St John s Hall, Knowle Parish Church B93 0LN Cost: 5 Contact: Stewart Wallace E stewart.wallace@kpc.org.uk A practical workshop to help improve your skills playing in a music group or worship band for instrumentalists of all levels and experience. Topics will include improvising, transposing, interpreting chord symbols, and using technology. This will also be an opportunity to network and to share best practice with other church musicians. Birmingham Area Event 8 The Network

9 HYMNS AND CURRY NIGHT Alex Berry & Jon Payne Saturday 28 April :00 to 21:00 Bradford Cathedral BD1 4EH Cost: 7 Contact: Ann Foster T E choir@bradfordcathedral.org Come along to the Cathedral to raise the roof, to sing some of your favourite hymns and learn some new ones too. All topped off with a local delicacy a curry supper could even be washed down with a brew from Saltaire. Bradford Area Event MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE Miles Quick & Tim Martin Saturday 28 April :00 to 15:30 All Saints & Salutation, Ravensdale DL3 8DT Cost: 14 ( 16 non-members), 10 students. Early bird (by 1 February) 12 ( 14 non-members), 8 students. Booking deadline 30 March 2018 Contact: Andrew Robinson T E musician14@hotmail.com Event for singers and instrumentalists led by Miles Quick (RSCM Head of Congregational and Instrumental Music) and Tim Martin (Musicademy tutor). Exploring a wide repertoire of music for mixed instrumental groups and voices, how to blend modern and traditional styles, using Iona and Taizé music in different contexts, improvisation, selecting new material, and nurturing new musicians. Durham / North & East Yorkshire Area Event FORTHCOMING EVENTS Strengthen for Service Tuesday 8 Thursday 10 May 2018 Holland House, Pershore WR10 3NB dir. The Revd Canon Helen Bent Spring Course for Young People Tuesday 29 Thursday 31 May 2018 Sneaton Castle Centre, Whitby YO21 3QN dir. Claire Innes-Hopkins SATURDAY SCHOOLS A new initiative for singers, instrumentalists and leaders of church music, Saturday Schools are being piloted in a number of Areas. Visit for further details. RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers and RSCM Millennium Youth Choir (MYC) ) events see page 23. The North of England 9

10 SOUTH OF ENGLAND ADVENT CAROL SERVICE Philip Arkwright Saturday 2 December :30 to 17:30 (16:30 service) Buckfast Abbey TQ11 0EE Cost: 5, 1 under 18s Contact: Nicholas Brown E nbrownpiano32@btinternet.com The annual start to Advent and our preparation for Christmas is as usual in the wonderful and spiritual surroundings of Buckfast Abbey. Devon Area Event CAROLS AT THE CRIB Christopher Gray Thursday 7 December :00 (19:30 service) Truro Cathedral TR1 2AF Contact: Karen Harris T E rscmcornwall@gmail.com A short service by the crib, using the carols in a service which was written for us. A chance for reflection and prayer for those who usually contribute to the music in their own churches. It is followed by refreshments. Short rehearsal approx. 18:00; service 19:30. Cornwall Area Event WEST GALLERY WORKSHOP AND GEORGIAN EVENSONG Francis Roads Sunday 10 December :00 (18:00 service) St Mary, Wanstead E11 2SW Cost: 6 Contact: Shirley Timmins T E shirleytimmins@btinternet.com A seasonal celebratory workshop for singers and musicians in one of the finest Georgian churches in England, featuring West Gallery music, followed by a Georgian evensong led by the Revd Dr Gordon Giles and the whole event rounded off with mulled wine and mince pies (nearest we can get to cakes and ale!). Essex & East London Area Event THE RSCM: NOT JUST FOR CHOIRS! Rosemary Field (RSCM Deputy Director) & the Revd Helen Bent (RSCM Head of Ministerial Training) Wednesday 10 January :30 to 21:00 St Nicholas, Bury St, Guildford GU2 4AW Contact: David Crick T E rscm.guildford.area.chair@gmail.com Guildford Area Committee re-launch event. Come along and hear from Rosemary Field and the Revd Helen Bent what exciting new things the RSCM can do to help and encourage music in our churches of whatever denomination. Guildford Area Event 10 The Network

11 AREA FESTIVAL AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Jonathan Hope Saturday 13 January :30 to 17:30 (16:30 service) Gloucester Cathedral GL1 2LX Cost: tbc Contact: Steve Goodwin T E sgoodwin@houndscroft.co.uk Music to include: Anthem: There shall a star from Jacob come forth, Mendelssohn Gloucestershire Area Event EPIPHANY FESTIVAL Stephen Darlington Saturday 13 January :30 to 19:00 (18:00 service) Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford OX1 1DP Cost: 5 (includes tea) Contact: Janet Low T E janetcllow@gmail.com W Choral evensong for members of affiliated choirs in the Oxford Diocese. Non-affiliated choirs and individuals welcome if space allows. See details on our website. Oxfordshire Area Event AWARD CHORISTERS EVENSONG Paul Trepte Saturday 13 January :15 to 18:30 (17:30 service) Ely Cathedral CB7 4DL Contact: Elizabeth Trenchard T E e_sotheran@yahoo.com An exciting opportunity for successful award choristers to sing evensong at Ely Cathedral with Ely Cathedral Girls Choir and Men. Ely Area Event VOICE FOR LIFE: A SINGING DAY FOR CHORISTERS AND TRAINERS Peter Gould Saturday 3 February :00 to 16:00 St James, Emsworth PO10 7DP Cost: 10 adults, under 18s free (includes music and refreshments) Contact: Rachael Newman E rscmportsmouth@gmail.com Join RSCM Examiner and former Derby Cathedral Director of Music, Peter Gould, for a day looking at the RSCM Voice for Life exams: tips, training, and tricks of the trade for singers thinking of progressing through the awards. Choir trainers also welcome! Under 18s must be supervised. Refreshments and music provided. Portsmouth Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 11

12 SOUTH OF ENGLAND BRONZE AND SILVER AWARDS TRAINING WORKSHOP Andrew Carwood, Richard Brain & Howard Lush Saturday 3 February :00 to 13:00 Christ Church, The Green, Southgate, London (Church & Church Hall) N14 7EG Cost: 5 per singer Contact: Howard Lush T E howard.lush@rscmlondon.org.uk W A fantastic awards training morning for children and adults with Andrew Carwood, Director of Music at St Paul s Cathedral. Aided by Richard Brain and Howard Lush, this invaluable training will focus on aural, sight-reading and Section E syllabus requirements. We reccomend children taking awards stay for the afternoon. London Area Event YOUNG VOICES FESTIVAL Andrew Carwood assisted by Richard Brain & Alison Fisher Saturday 3 February :45 to 18:00 (17:00 service) Christ Church, The Green, Southgate, London (Church & Church Hall) N14 7EG Cost: 5 per singer Contact: Penny Davison T E penny.davison@rscmlondon.org.uk W A joyful afternoon of song on the theme of Candlemas for any young singers aged 7 16, concluding with evensong (supporters welcome). Music (unison) will be advised in advance on the website. Those working towards RSCM awards may wish to combine this event with the awards training morning (left). London Area Event GOING FOR GOLD John Wardle Saturday 10 February :00 to 17:00 All Saints, Church Lane, Rotherfield Peppard, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 5JN Cost: 10 to include tea Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Brent T E elizabethbrent@icloud.com Singers of all ages, and their trainers, interested in exploring the Gold Award will find this a useful and informative afternoon, covering all aspects of preparation. Plenty of practical examples and some individual masterclass coaching for potential 2018 award entrants run by John Wardle. John Wardle has been examining the award since its inception 15 years ago. Oxfordshire Area Event SING4FUN Charles MacDougall Monday 12 February :00 to 16:00 St Matthew s Parish Centre, The Drive, Kingsley, Northampton NN1 4RY Cost: 10 Contact: Nicolas Moodie T E rscm@nicolasmoodie.co.uk An opportunity for young people to enjoy a variety of singing activities, with the emphasis on having fun. You don t have to belong to a church choir to sing up for this. This is a good way to start your half term. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event 12 The Network

13 REGIONAL REHEARSALS FOR DIOCESAN CHOIRS FESTIVAL 2018 Wendy Sawyers Thursday 1 March :30 to 21:00 Haywards Heath Methodist Church RH16 3DN Contact: Wendy Sawyers T Victor Potter Saturday 24 February :15 to 16:30 Parish Church of St Mary Old Town, Eastbourne BN21 1PW Contact: Victor Potter T E music@st.maryseastbourne.com Charles Harrison Saturday 27 February :00 to 21:00 St George, Cleveland Road, Whyke, Chichester PO19 7AD Contact: Shirley Linford T Preparatory rehearsal for the Diocesan Choirs Festival King of Glory, King of Peace. Sussex Area Events COME AND SING CHORAL EVENSONG Timothy Noon Saturday 24 February :15 to 17:00 Exeter Cathedral EX1 1HS Cost: 5, 1 under 18s Contact: Joy Winzer E joy.winzer@btinternet.com An opportunity to sing choral evensong with the Cathedral Choir to a very high standard in the unique setting of Exeter Cathedral under the inspiring directorship of Timothy Noon, Director of Music. Devon Area Event 2018 ELY FESTIVAL OF CHURCH MUSIC PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL Paul Trepte Tuesday 27 February :00 to 20:30 Ely Cathedral CB7 4DL, but attendance limited to those already enrolled for the festival or intending to do so. Contact: Ken Diffey T E diffey@homecall.co.uk Preliminary rehearsal of selections from the 2018 RSCM festival book King of Glory, King of Peace in preparation for the Ely Festival of Church Music on 19 May Intended mainly for the choir leaders of participating choirs, but singers from these choirs are also very welcome. Ely Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 13

14 SOUTH OF ENGLAND AWARDS WORKSHOP John Wardle Saturday 3 March :30 to 12:30 Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS Cost: 7.50 Contact: Nicolas Moodie T E rscm@nicolasmoodie.co.uk An opportunity to prepare for the prestigious RSCM Gold Award and work with a current examiner. This is open to Bishop s (Silver) Award holders and those who are taking this award in the near future. Places are limited to 10 people so please book to avoid disappointment. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event AWARD HOLDERS EVENSONG Steven Grahl Saturday 3 March :00 to 18:30 (17:30 service) Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS Contact: Nicolas Moodie T E rscm@nicolasmoodie.co.uk This is an opportunity for anyone with an RSCM award to work with the cathedral organist and to sing choral evensong at Peterborough Cathedral. This is a free event and we hope that all new and recent award holders will support this. Altos, tenors and basses who would like to sing at this event are also welcome. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event COME AND SING EUCHARIST Brian Moles Saturday 10 March :00 to 18:00 (17:00 service) Church of St Peter & St Paul, Hambledon PO7 4RT Cost: 10 (includes music and refreshments), under 18s free Contact: Rachael Newman E rscmportsmouth@gmail.com Come together under the direction of Brian Moles (Director of Music, St Mary, Fratton) to sing Colin Mawby s Petersfield Mass written for the RSCM Portsmouth Area in 1994 at the charming Church of St Peter & St Paul in Hambledon. Under 18s must be supervised. Refreshments and music will be provided. Portsmouth Area Event COME AND SING COMPLINE Jem Lowther Tuesday 13 March :30 to 12:30 St Gregory, Northampton NN3 2HS Cost: 5 Contact: Nicolas Moodie T E rscm@nicolasmoodie.co.uk A chance to sing a service of compline during the season of Lent, with a workshop and rehearsal beforehand. Refreshments will be available. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event 14 The Network

15 PLAINSONG FOR LENT AND BEYOND Rosemary Field (RSCM Deputy Director) Saturday 17 March :00 to 17:30 St Bartholomew, Church Street, Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 0BY Cost: 6 ( 8 non-members) Contact: Robin Jackson T E robin.jackson77@btinternet.com Come and discover and explore the beauties of plainsong under the direction of Rosemary Field (RSCM Deputy Director). After a break for light refreshments the session will end with a brief act of worship based on material learnt during the afternoon. Bristol & Swindon Area Event SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW FOR THE MANY, FOR THE FEW Miles Quick and Stuart Divall Saturday 17 March :00 to 17:00 (16:30 service) St Boniface, Hursley Road, Chandler s Ford, Hants SO53 2FT Cost: 5 ( 6 non-members), 3 under 18s Contact: Hugh Benham T E H.Benham@soton.ac.uk An afternoon of useful, versatile and inspiring music and ideas for voices and instruments including music: for worship groups, from Taizé and Iona, for unaccompanied singing, and even some four-part harmony! Miles Quick is the RSCM s Head of Congregational and Instrumental Music, and this promises to be a popular and practical workshop. Winchester Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S THE CRUCIFIXION Christopher Gray Sunday 18 March :15 to 17:15 (16:30 performance) Truro Cathedral TR1 2AF Cost: 5, under 16s free Contact: Karen Harris T E rscmcornwall@gmail.com An opportunity to sing Stainer s popular and moving work, The Crucifixion, in the beautiful acoustic of Truro Cathedral and reflect on the events of Easter. There will be a rehearsal from 13:15 to 15:15. The performance starts at 16:30. Cornwall Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION IN WINDSOR Brian Henry & John Halsey Sunday 18 March :15 to 19:30 Windsor Parish Church of St John the Baptist, High Street, Windsor SL4 1LT Cost: 5 for singers, no charge for congregation Contact: John Halsey T E jphalsey@btinternet.com Come to Windsor to sing Stainer s Crucifixion and Greater Love (Ireland) on Passion Sunday. There is an opportunity to attend evensong next door at St George s Chapel between the practice and service. Optional prior rehearsal on the evening of 9 March. 14:15 (choir), 16:15 (congregation) tea, 17:15 evensong in St George s Chapel. Berkshire Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 15

16 COME AND SING WITH PAUL INWOOD Paul Inwood Saturday 24 March :00 to 16:30 St George s RC Church, Taunton TA1 3NN Cost: 15 ( 18 non-members), 5 full-time education Contact: Jerry King T E jerry@king14.demon.co.uk We are delighted to welcome Paul Inwood to lead our annual Come and Sing day. Paul is an internationally known liturgist and composer, whose work is found in hymn books across the world. He was honoured by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (USA) as Pastoral Musician of the Year, and was the winner of a Vatican hymn competition. Paul s experience ranges from parish to cathedral and diocesan positions. Somerset Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S THE CRUCIFIXION Peter Gould Friday 30 March :00 to 20:00 (19:00 service) St Thomas s Cathedral, Portsmouth PO1 2HH Cost: 5 (includes refreshments), under 18s free Contact: Rachael Newman E rscmportsmouth@gmail.com Join us for Stainer s perennial favourite to mark Good Friday. Led by RSCM Portsmouth Chair and former Derby Cathedral Director of Music, Peter Gould. Please bring your own scores, but hot cross buns will be provided. Under 18s must be supervised. Portsmouth Area Event 2018 ELY FESTIVAL OF CHURCH MUSIC MAIN REHEARSAL Paul Trepte Friday 23 April :00 to 20:30 Ely Cathedral CB7 4DL, but attendance limited to those already enrolled for the festival. Contact: Ken Diffey T E diffey@homecall.co.uk Main rehearsal of selections from the 2018 RSCM festival book King of Glory, King of Peace in preparation for the Ely Festival of Church Music on 19 May Intended for all choirs and choristers taking part in the festival. Ely Area Event DIOCESAN CHOIRS FESTIVAL 2018 Charles Harrison Saturday 28 April :15 to 18:30 (17:30 service) Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX Cost: Purchase of music booklet Contact: Shirley Linford T Annual Area Choirs Festival using the 2018 RSCM festival service King of Glory, King of Peace, available from RSCM Music Direct. This is the new RSCM 90th anniversary festival service, which celebrates the kingship of Christ. The service is a wonderful experience for parish choirs to sing together in the beautiful setting of the cathedral under the direction of the cathedral organist. Area awards will be presented during both services. Regional rehearsals will take place in Feb/March. Sussex Area Event 16 The Network

17 FORTHCOMING EVENT Diocesan Choirs Festival 2018 Saturday 5 May 2018 Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX dir. Charles Harrison (Repeat of event on page 16) SATURDAY SCHOOLS A new initiative for singers, instrumentalists and leaders of church music, Saturday Schools are being piloted in a number of Areas. Visit for further details. RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Voices (South), RSCM Voices (West) and RSCM Millennium Youth Choir (MYC) see pages THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 17

18 WALES IMPROVE YOUR ORGAN SKILLS James Parsons & Simon Pearce Saturday 10 February :00 St Peter, Carmarthen SA31 1LN Cost: 35 RSCM/RCO members ( 40 nonmembers), 7 observers ( 10 non-members) Contact: Nigel Morris T E nigel@gdmorris.demon.co.uk James Parsons and Simon Pearce lead a practical workshop on organ playing. Bring along two pieces of organ music to work on under their expert direction. Course runs from 14:00 to 16:30; performance 17:00. West Wales Area Event LITURGICAL ORGAN PLAYING WORKSHOP Stephen Moore & Emma Gibbins Saturday 17 March 2018 Venue tbc Cost: tbc Contact: Emma Gibbins T E emmagibbins1978@gmail.com Workshop focusing on liturgical organ playing: participants will be invited to submit in advance music they would like to work on, for example, hymns, psalms, congregational mass settings, voluntaries. Participants will form the congregation and the afternoon will end with an act of worship. Start and finish times tbc. South East Wales COME AND TRY THE ORGAN Alan McGuinness Saturday 17 March :00 to 16:00 St Asaph Cathedral, High St, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0RD Cost: 7 per person Contact: Irene Lewis T E lewirene@gmail.com Alan McGuinness will be leading a session on organ playing. The event is open to everyone. Come along and make a joyful sound. Light refreshments will be available. North Wales Area Event FORTHCOMING EVENT Diocesan Choirs Festival Area Rehearsal Wednesday 16 May 2018, St Mary, Mold CH7 1BW (North Wales Area) dir. Alan McGuinness 18 The Network

19 SCOTLAND COME AND SING INCLUDING RSCM SCOTLAND ANNUAL PLENARY MEETING Matthew Beetschen RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Scottish Voices events see page 23. Saturday 10 February 2018 Dunfermline Abbey KY12 7PE 13:45 to 16:45 Cost: Purchase of music book 6.50 Contact: Patricia Lynch T E pat@rscmscotland.org W This year s Come and Sing will be the first opportunity to purchase and use our Triennial Festival book. Matthew Beetschen who is directing the Festival will give us a taste of the music that might be included in the Festival. If you wish to order multiple copies to collect in Dunfermline, please contact Nicola@rscmscotland.org. A short plenary meeting will take place during the tea break. Scotland Area Event SCOTLAND 19

20 IRELAND RSCM IRELAND ECUMENICAL LITURGY Blánaid Murphy Saturday 20 January :45 (17:00 service) Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mourne Road, Dublin 12 Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T E secretary@rscmireland.com RSCM Ecumenical Liturgy for neighbouring parish choirs of other denominations during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. An inclusive liturgy with music sensitive to and representative of a range of denominations. Followed by refreshments. Ireland Area Event RSCM VOICE FOR LIFE TRAINING SCHEME Blánaid Murphy Saturday 27 January :30 to 12:50 Clonliffe College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T E secretary@rscmireland.com Workshop as part of the college outreach days for choirs, directors and parish singers. The RSCM Voice for Life training scheme is designed for singers of all ages and the aim is to develop well-rounded singers who work towards attaining manageable targets, both vocally and musically, and with a clear sense of liturgy. Come and learn all about the scheme and what s involved! Ireland Area Event HYMN PLAYING FOR ORGANISTS AND PIANISTS Peter Stobart Saturday 3 February :00 to 17:00 St Fin Barre s Cathedral, Bishop Street, Cork Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T E secretary@rscmireland.com Peter Stobart will lead a workshop on hymn playing for organists/pianists giving helpful tips and hints on leading the hymns in worship. There is no charge for this event and refreshments will be provided. Ireland Area Event GREGORIAN CHANT WORKSHOP Blánaid Murphy Saturday 3 February :00 to 17:00 Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mourne Road, Dublin 12 Cost: 10 Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T E secretary@rscmireland.com Come and learn about Gregorian as we prepare for Lent and explore the wealth of Eucharistic Chant. There will be an opportunity for vocal training for all ages in this wonderful method of chanting. Ireland Area Event 20 The Network

21 RSCM IRELAND ONE DAY COURSE FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS Blánaid Murphy & the RSCM Ireland committee Saturday 10 March :00 to 17:00 Dublin: venue tbc Cost: 15 Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T E secretary@rscmireland.com RSCM Ireland will hold a one-day church music workshop aimed at year-olds. Led by RSCM Ireland committee members, the workshop will cover singing techniques, repertoire, conducting, motivating choirs and the Church s year. Booking will be available online via the RSCM Ireland website Ireland Area Event RSCM IRELAND FAMILY CHOIR WORKSHOP Blánaid Murphy & the RSCM Ireland committee Saturday 21 April :00 to 17:00 St Mary s Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 Cost: 5 per person or 10 per family Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T E secretary@rscmireland.com Looking towards the World Meeting of Families, RSCM Ireland is hosting this event as a way of getting young and old singing and bringing the generations together! The RSCM is inviting children, parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and any other members of the family to take part in this unique gathering at the Mother Church of the Dublin Diocese. Ireland Area Event IRELAND 21

22 RSCM CHOIRS RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers Director: Martyn Rawles Contact: Karen Banks T E karen.banks2@btopenworld.com W REHEARSAL DAY Saturday 27 January : St Peter, Gildersome CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 17 February :15 Durham Cathedral CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 24 March :00 service Halifax Minster CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 14 April :00 service Doncaster Minster CHORAL MASS Saturday 14 April :00 service Westminster Cathedral RSCM Voices (West) Director: George Castle Contact: Jon Weller T E voiceswest@rscm.com W CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 6 January :00 service Malvern Priory CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 17 February :15 service Wells Cathedral CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 10 March 2018 TBC RSCM Voices (South) Director: Scott Farrell Contact: Andrew Robson T E voicessouth@rscm.com W CHORAL EUCHARIST Saturday 6 January :00 service Guildford Cathedral CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 24 February :30 service Peterborough Cathedral 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 the groups are recruiting new members and would be delighted to hear from anyone who is interested in auditioning. Please contact the appropriate administrator for further details or visit CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 3 March 2018 TBC 22 The Network

23 RSCM Millennium Youth Choir Director: Adrian Lucas Contact: RSCM Education 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 young singers to sing the widest and most exciting range of sacred music to the highest standards. Places are available: please contact us to arrange an audition. WORKSHOP DAY Saturday 3 February 2018 St Stephen s, Rochester Row, Westminster CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 7 April :30 service Peterborough Cathedral RSCM Scottish Voices Director: Frikki Walker Contact: Gary Young E administrator@rscmscottishvoices.org.uk W RSCM Scottish Voices consists of some of the most experienced choral singers in Scotland, led by Frikki Walker. Some vacancies exist; for details the administrator. CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 17 February :00 service Bothwell Parish Church CHORAL EUCHARIST (CHRISM MASS) Saturday 24 March :00 service St Mary s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow RSCM Residentiary Choir Director: Silas Wollston Contact: Roy Sutton E roy.sutton1@hotmail.com W This 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 to see what spaces are available for our week s residency at Portsmouth Cathedral, 30 July to 5 August RSCM CHOIRS 23

24 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: Berkshire; Bristol & Swindon; Buckinghamshire; Canterbury; Cornwall; Devon; Ely; Essex & East London; Gloucestershire; Guildford; Isle of Wight; Leicestershire; London; Norfolk; Oxfordshire; Peterborough & Northampton; Portsmouth; Rochester; St Albans, Hertford & Bedford; Somerset; Southwark & East Surrey; Suffolk; Sussex; Wessex; Winchester Wales Stuart Robinson T E srobinson@rscm.com Areas: North Wales; South East Wales; Swansea & Brecon; West Wales Scotland Alistair Warwick T E awarwick@rscm.com Ireland Elena Henriquez T E ehenriquez@rscm.com AREA CONTACTS Most of the events listed in The Network are organized by local RSCM committees in England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland: Berkshire Mary Delaney T E mary.delaney@btinternet.com Birmingham Alison Vining T E alison@vining.eu Bradford Ron Fletcher T E rfmamuslit@gmail.com Bristol & Swindon Rosemarie Saunders T E rosemariesaunders47@yahoo.com Buckinghamshire Peter Willett T E pandbw@waitrose.com Canterbury Steve Barker T E steve@sbarker.net Channel Islands Contact RSCM Centre T E voluntary@rscm.com Chester Karen Salisbury T E karen.salisbury@virginmedia.com Cornwall Karen Harris T E rscmcornwall@gmail.com Coventry & Warwickshire Jennifer Ball T E rscmsecretary_covwarwicks@yahoo.co.uk Cumbria Joan Gordon T E rscmcumbriasecretary@hotmail.com CONTACT DETAILS 24

25 Derbyshire Elin Heron T E elin.merriman@btinternet.com Devon Andrew Maries T E andrew.maries@exeter.anglican.org W Durham David Harris T E dharris108@live.co.uk Ely Ken Diffey T E diffey@homecall.co.uk W Essex & East London Antony Timmins T E secretary@rscm-eel.org.uk W Gloucestershire Rebecca Coleman T E rcoleman@tinyworld.co.uk W Guildford Ian Church T E ianchurch@ntlworld.com Hereford & South Shropshire Jon Weller E herefordrscmevents@gmail.com Ireland Elena Henriquez T E ehenriquez@rscm.com W Isle of Wight Dr David Price T (ext. 226 or 228) E litmus@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk Lancashire Sam Walmsley T E spdwalmsley@gmail.com Leicestershire Judith Williams T E judy.jw60@gmail.com Lichfield Jonathan Hill T E minstermusic@gmail.com Lincoln Liz Hill T E lizhill2000@outlook.com Liverpool (inc. Isle of Man) Alison Caine T E alisoncaine@btinternet.com London Jennifer Dean T E jennydean@uwclub.net W Manchester Simon Russell T E srussell@rscm.com Norfolk David Dunnett T E ddunnett9@gmail.com North & East Yorkshire Steve Maltby T E rscmneyorkshire@outlook.com W North Wales Irene Lewis T E lewirene@gmail.com Northumbria Simon Russell T E srussell@rscm.com Oxfordshire Cynthia Hall T E hall.oxford@gmail.com W Peterborough & Northampton Nicolas Moodie T E rscm@nicolasmoodie.co.uk 25 The Network

26 Portsmouth Peter Gould T E pdgould@hotmail.co.uk Ripon & Leeds Matthew Lazenby T E rscmriponleeds@gmail.com Rochester Sue Moore T E rscmrochester@outlook.com St Albans, Hertford & Bedford Nicholas King T E n.king112@btinternet.com W Scotland Lorraine Fraser T E lorraine@rscmscotland.org W Sheffield & South Yorkshire Ray Gallagher T / E ray@rayteachesmusic.co.uk Somerset Jerry King T E jerry.king14@hotmail.com South East Wales Stephen Moore T E stephenmoore@llandaffcathedral.org.uk Southwark & East Surrey Nick Bland T E nick.bland@rocketmail.com W Southwell & Notts Michael Worth T E michelworth@btinternet.com W Suffolk Jonathan Palman T E jon.palman@yahoo.com Sussex Sue Howell Evans T E she1549@yahoo.co.uk Swansea & Brecon Prof Anthony Davies T E adavies55@ntlworld.com Wakefield Ruth Carter T / E ruthhelencarter@yahoo.co.uk Wessex David Duvall T E davidduvall@btinternet.com West Wales Mary Evans T E marye@maryevanssolicitors.com Winchester Philip Dowd T E philip.dowd1@gmail.com 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 CONTACT DETAILS 26

27 Introductory offer for new and returning members 25% off a one-year RSCM Affiliate or Individual Membership when you attend an RSCM course or event* Membership provides access to: Discounts on all national RSCM courses and events Discounts on RSCM publications Quarterly RSCM magazines Guidance and support from the RSCM and more! So please support the events in your Area and invite a friend to join you! To find out more about the benefits of becoming an RSCM member visit or phone *This offer is available until 31 December 2018 in the UK and Ireland to new members or those who have not held membership in the past five years. You must attend a registered RSCM national or local Area event and pick up an application form and voucher to obtain your discount.

28 The Royal School of Church Music KING OF GLORY, KING OF PEACE A 90 th anniversary festival service book ok celebrating the Kingship of Christ This service has been devised by Christopher Chivers, (Principal, Westcott House Theological College, Cambridge), Andrew Reid (Former Director of the RSCM), and Tim Ruffer (Head of Publishing at the RSCM). King of Glory, King of Peace includes a wide selection of hymns and songs, and a choice of choral items suitable for full SATB choir as well as those with more limited resources. Equally suitable for Area Festivals performed by hundreds and for smaller local services, this book offers a treasure store for use on many occasions. Price 6.95 Order code: S0176 Available from RSCM Music Direct musicdirect@rscm.com or visit rscm.com