the network RSCM events in your local area December 2016 April 2017

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1 the network RSCM events in your local area December 2016 April 2017

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: Shutterstock 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 The Network is the RSCM s quarterly guide to hundreds of events each year in the British Isles. These events, which cover education and training, worship, encouragement and communication of the RSCM s programmes and principles, are designed for church musicians in a wide range of situations. Please join us and bring a friend. Church musicians too often work alone or in one place. In these events we gather as a community and share the joy of music in worship together. Several events this quarter are based on music for the seasons and feasts of the Church s year. From Epiphany festivals and events in Devon, Gloucester and Oxford and Candlemas repertoire in the Coventry & Warwickshire and Portsmouth Areas to Passiontide music in Sunderland, there are many ways to learn new music. Alan Bullard is also introducing his flexible anthem resources in Taunton, while Piers Maxim explores our new publication All Glorious Above in Worcestershire. You can find out about Voice for Life resources and training singers for awards at several venues. For award holders there are services in Dublin and Peterborough. Miles Quick explores congregational and instrumental resources in Dorset and Cheshire, and Helen Bent teaches Strengthen for Service in Leeds. This inspirational threeday course offers clergy and lay ministers the context for supporting and embracing music in worship, working positively with their musicians: why not suggest it to someone in your church? There are events for young people in Harrogate, Newcastle and Oxford. Singers may like to find out about singing gospel music in Derby Cathedral with Ken Burton, while Peter Nardone, always informative and entertaining, holds A Musical MOT on voice production. And there are just a few opportunities to sing Stainer s The Crucifixion! Andrew Reid, RSCM Director

3 Contents NORTH OF ENGLAND 4 SOUTH OF ENGLAND 11 WALES 15 SCOTLAND 16 IRELAND 17 RSCM CHOIRS 19 CONTACT DETAILS 21 Please note that the two regions in England correspond to the Areas served by the RSCM s Regional Coordinators (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 Coordinators Regional Coordinators 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 SONGS OF PRAISE WITH MILES QUICK Miles Quick Saturday 21 January :30 to 17:00 (16:30 service) St Mary, Nantwich CW5 7RQ Cost: 4 Contact: Simon Russell T E srussell@rscm.com An event to look at various ways of introducing instruments into worship as well as learning new vocal material from refreshing traditional hymns to Taizé, Iona and worship songs. There will be material for churches large and small, with choirs, worship bands or both or none of the above. Chester Area Event SING GOSPEL! Ken Burton Saturday 28 January :30 to 16:30 Derby Cathedral DE1 3GP Cost: 12, 6 under 18s Contact: Hugh Morris T E music@derbycathedral.org Elin Heron T E elin.merriman@btinternet.com Ken Burton is musical director of the London Adventist Chorale, an internationally renowned choir director and animateur, and a familiar face as judge and presenter on national TV programmes. Join him in the inspiring surroundings of Derby Cathedral for an uplifting day s music-making. This really is a day for all experienced singers and novices alike. Derbyshire Area Event AREA FESTIVAL LOCAL REHEARSALS Samuel Hudson Saturday 28 January :30 to 14:00 Morecambe Parish Church LA4 5PZ Saturday 28 January :00 to 16:30 St Michael, Kirkham PR4 2SE Cost: No charge Contact: Marilyn Prescott T E marilynprescott@gmail.com Come and join us for a rehearsal of the music for the Area Festival (25 February, see page 7). Music books are available at a cost of 5 per copy. Lancashire Area Events FESTIVAL CHORAL EVENSONG WITH ORCHESTRA Simon Palmer Sunday 29 January :00 to 16:30 (15:30 service) St Philip s Cathedral, Birmingham B3 2QB 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 4 The Network

5 COME AND SING CHORAL VESPERS Tim Harrison Saturday 4 February :00 to 17:00 St Mary s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Cost: 5 Contact: Dr Craig Cartwright T E rscmneyorkshire@outlook.com 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. The combined choir will be directed by Tim Harrison (Director of Music, Middlesbrough Cathedral). North & East Yorkshire Area Event CAPTAIN NOAH AND HIS FLOATING ZOO Christine Alp, Matthew Lazenby & Tim Knight Saturday 4 February :30 to 18:30 Christchurch Hall, Harrogate HG1 4SW Cost: 3 Contact: Jonathan Brown E jonathan.d.brown@ntlworld.com A fun worship day for young singers throughout our Area. Warm ups and vocal fun will lead to working on this timeless, classic piece. Ripon & Leeds Area Event CELEBRATE CANDLEMAS WITH A EUCHARIST Simon Russell (director) & Tim Campain (organist) Saturday 4 February :30 to 18:00 St Mary Magdalen, Chapelfields CV5 8FR Cost: No charge Contact: Patsy Howes T / E p.howes41@btinternet.com Singers from around the Area are invited to rehearse and join in a Eucharist in the church with the blue roof to celebrate Candlemas. Coventry & Warwickshire Area Event STRENGTHEN FOR SERVICE The Revd Canon Helen Bent Tuesday 7 Thursday 9 February 2017 Hinsley Hall, Leeds LS6 2BX Cost: 280 Contact: RSCM Education T E education@rscm.com W Led by the RSCM s Head of Ministerial Training, the Revd Canon Helen Bent, Strengthen for Service provides practical guidance on how to manage your parish music. The course is designed for Anglican clergy, Readers and lay leaders. There will be clinic style sessions, study options and worship in a wide variety of different styles. National Event The North of England 5

6 NORTH OF ENGLAND PENANCE, PASSION AND PRAISE EXPLORING MUSIC FOR LENT, PASSIONTIDE AND EASTER Christine Alder, George Barber & Andrew Robinson Thursday 9 February :30 to 21:00 Sunderland Minster Cost: Suggested donation 4 Contact: Andrew Robinson T E musician14@hotmail.com This event is aimed at all choir members as well as their choir trainers. The event will explore a range of resources and music for the seasons of Lent, Passiontide and Easter. This will be a fun and informative evening led by three experienced parish church musicians. Durham Area Event O TASTE AND SING The Revd Andrew Towner Thursday 9 February :30 to 21:30 St Andrew, Penrith Cost: 5 Contact: Joan Gordon T E rscmcumbriasecretary@hotmail.com O Taste and Sing is an opportunity to dip your toe into some new choral repertoire. We will sing, reflect and focus on new music for the penitential season of Lent and then go home from an enjoyable evening s singing with some music to use in your local context. Cumbria Area Event BRONZE (DEAN S) AND SILVER (BISHOP S) AWARDS TRAINING Colin Marston Saturday 11 February :00 to 12:00 St Andrew, Penrith CA11 7XX Cost: No charge Contact: Charles Ritchie T E charlesr@postmaster.co.uk An opportunity to find out more about the Bronze (Dean s) and Silver (Bishop s) Awards, and to discuss your programme with an RSCM examiner. Choir trainers and potential candidates are all welcome to attend. Cumbria Area Event ALL GLORIOUS ABOVE Piers Maxim Saturday 11 February :00 to 17:30 St Mary & All Saints, Kidderminster DY10 2JN Cost: 5 with concessions (half price) for multiple bookings Contact: James Bradley T E james@jamesb.org An enjoyable afternoon workshop for young voices and introducing the new resource material from the RSCM. The afternoon ends with a short act of worship. Observers are welcome. Worcestershire Area Event 6 The Network

7 ALL GLORIOUS ABOVE Piers Maxim Saturday 18 February :00 to 17:30 Malvern Priory WR14 2AY Cost: 5 with concessions (half price) for multiple bookings Contact: A.T. Morris T E music@timmorris.org An enjoyable afternoon workshop for young voices and introducing the new resource material from the RSCM. The afternoon ends with a short act of worship. Observers are welcome. Worcestershire Area Event SONGS OF PRAISE John Lyon Saturday 18 February :00 to 17:00 (16:00 service) Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion Street, Boston PE21 6NY Cost: 8 adults, 5 children. Tea included. Contact: Liz Hill T E lizhill2000@outlook.com This event is open to all singers to come and join us in an enjoyable service of Songs of Praise in the splendid setting of the Centenary Methodist Church in Boston. Lincoln Area Event SING 4 JOY NE Andrew Robinson Monday 20 Tuesday 21 February :30 to 17:15 (16:30 service) both days St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle NE1 1PF Cost: 30 for the two days Contact: Andrew Robinson T E musician14@hotmail.com Following the success of our 2015 and 2016 courses 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 young people aged Durham / North & East Yorkshire / Northumbria Area Event AREA FESTIVAL AND AWARDS CEREMONY Samuel Hudson Saturday 25 February :00 to 17:00 (15:30 service) Blackburn Cathedral Cost: tbc Contact: Marilyn Prescott T E marilynprescott@gmail.com Join us for a wonderful day of singing with Samuel Hudson, Director of Music at Blackburn Cathedral. Music will include the canticles by Stainer in B flat and anthems by Mendelssohn, John Bertalot and Martin How. Music books are available at a cost of 5 per copy. Rehearsals are listed on page 4. Lancashire Area Event The North of England 7

8 NORTH OF ENGLAND THE CHURCH MUSICIAN S TOOLKIT Simon Lindley Thursday 9 March :00 to 21:30 Whitburn Parish Church Cost: 8 Contact: Andrew Robinson T E musician14@hotmail.com A practical evening of music-making for organists, choir trainers and those who enjoy church music. 18:00 19:30: Tricks of the trade for organists: a practical session hymn playing, psalms, accompaniment and organ repertoire (please bring along an item you d like to work on). 19:30 20:00: Soup and roll. 20:00 21:30: Joining the dots: a session devoted to improving choir training (those present form the choir) practical session and discussion on best practice. Durham Area Event COME AND SING JOHN RUTTER S REQUIEM Cory Lovell Saturday 11 March :00 to 17:00 St Alban, Church Lane, Wickersley, Rotherham S66 1ES Cost: 2 ( 4 non-members) Contact: Ray Gallagher T E ray@rayteachesmusic.co.uk A chance to come and take part in a choral workshop on Rutter s Requiem, with organ and instrumental accompaniment. Led by Cory Lovell, and organ accompaniment by Darren Williams. A bread and soup lunch will be provided. Booking essential please! Sheffield & South Yorkshire Area Event A MUSICAL MOT Peter Nardone Wednesday 15 March :30 to 21:00 Song School, Worcester Cathedral WR1 2LA Cost: 5 Contact: A.T. Morris T E music@timmorris.org A light-hearted look at voice production, vocal techniques and how to look after the voice. Also how to get the best out of the voices in your choir. All under the leadership of Dr Peter Nardone, Director of Music, Worcester Cathedral. Light refreshments will be provided. Worcestershire Area Event COME AND SING WITH MALCOLM ARCHER Malcolm Archer Saturday 25 March :00 to 17:00 All Saints, Northallerton Cost: 15 ( 20 non-members), 10 young people / full-time education Contact: Michael Ash T E michaelash383@msn.com Come and join us at All Saints, Northallerton for what is a major event for RSCM North & East Yorkshire! We are delighted to welcome Malcolm Archer to the Area to direct a Come and Sing event advanced booking for this event is essential as tickets will not be available on the day. North & East Yorkshire Area Event 8 The Network

9 COME AND SING CRUCIFIXION Matthew Collins Saturday 1 April :00 (19:30 service) Howden Minster DN14 7BL Cost: 5 for singers, retiring collection for audience Contact: Matthew Collins T E mdcollins1984@gmail.com A come and sing performance of Stainer s Crucifixion in the wonderful setting of Howden Minster to mark the start of Passiontide. Please Matthew Collins for more details and to register. North & East Yorkshire Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Andrew Robinson Saturday 1 April :00 to 19:00 St Thomas Stanhope, Weardale, County Durham Cost: Suggested donation 3 Contact: Andrew Robinson T E musician14@hotmail.com Come and join members of Rectory Chorale and sing Stainer s famous meditation on the Passion. Durham Area Event COME AND SING STAINER THE CRUCIFIXION Tim Knight & Matthew Lazenby Sunday 2 April :00 (18:30 service) St Martin, Potternewton, Leeds LS7 3LB Cost: 5 Contact: Matthew Lazenby E mw1198@gmail.com Join with the Area Chair s choir The Heritage Singers in preparing and performing this popular work in the magnificent surroundings of the hidden gem that is St Martin s Church. Some scores will be available to borrow on the day. Ripon & Leeds Area Event A YOUNG PERSON S GUIDE TO THE ORGAN Mick Perrier Saturday 8 April :00 to 17:00 St Mary, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8HW Cost: 5 Contact: Mick Perrier T E mick@mperrier.freeserve.co.uk Discover the history, mechanics and music of the King of Instruments. What makes organs (and organists!) tick? Any under 18s attending must be accompanied at all times by a parent/choir or church leader. Birmingham Area Event The North of England 9

10 NORTH OF ENGLAND COME & SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Christopher Beaumont (director) & Tim Campain (organist) Saturday 8 April :30 (19:00 service) St Nicholas, High Street, Kenilworth CV8 1LZ Cost: No charge Contact: Patsy Howes T / E p.howes41@btinternet.com Come for afternoon rehearsal and evening performance of Crucifixion on the eve of Palm Sunday. Bring a picnic tea. Coventry & Warwickshire Area Event CHURCH ORGANISTS COURSE Director tbc Tuesday 25 Thursday 27 April 2017 Birmingham Cost: tbc Contact: RSCM Education 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. For up-to-date information visit National Event FORTHCOMING EVENTS Music on the Moors Saturday 13 May 2017 Danby Methodist Church YO21 2JQ dir. Steven Maxson & Stephen Maltby Hymns of Glory: Songs of Praise Sunday 14 May 2017 Barnard Castle Methodist Church DL12 8PW dir. Dr Martin Clarke & Prof John Richard Watson Compline at Clumber Saturday 20 May 2017 Clumber Chapel dir. Stephen Bullamore Spring Course for Young People Tuesday 30 May Thursday 1 June 2017 Sneaton Castle Centre, Whitby YO21 3QN RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers events see page The Network

11 SOUTH OF ENGLAND AREA FESTIVAL AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Adrian Partington Saturday 7 January :30 to 17:30 (16:30 service) Gloucester Cathedral GL1 2LX Cost: 5 Contact: Steve Goodwin T E sgoodwin@houndscroft.co.uk This Festival is the Gloucestershire Area s first to take place at Epiphany. Although very close to Christmas, we will be making the music available from October so there is plenty of practice time! Music by Ouseley, Sanders, Stanford, Mendelssohn and Naylor. All choirs are welcome large, small, young or old! Gloucestershire Area Event EPIPHANY FESTIVAL Stephen Darlington Saturday 14 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 Choral evensong for members of affiliated choirs in the Oxford Diocese. See details on our website Nonaffiliated choirs and individuals welcome if space allows. Oxfordshire Area Event COME AND SING AN EPIPHANY PROCESSION Christopher Helyer Sunday 15 January :00 to 18:30 East Portlemouth Church TQ7 8PE Cost: No charge retiring collection Contact: Joy Winzer T E joy.winzer@btinternet.com As the Great Forty Days of Christmas and Epiphany continues towards its conclusion at Candlemas, the Epiphany Procession, devised by former Salisbury Cathedral precentor, Canon Jeremy Davies, focuses attention on three abiding themes: The journey of the wise men; Jesus first miracle; The baptism of Jesus, and our own membership of Christ through our baptism. Devon Area Event PREPARING FOR VOICE FOR LIFE AWARDS Andrew Moodie & John Wardle Thursday 26 January :00 to 21:00 St John the Baptist, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 6QD Cost: 5 to include light refreshments. Contact: Andrew Moodie T E amoodie@rscm.com John Wardle T E johnwardle@cantab.net If you are working towards an award, or considering it at some point in the near future, come to this awards training session. This is for those working towards the Dean s (Bronze) Award, the Bishop s (Silver) Award, and the Gold Award. Help and advice covering many aspects of the syllabus will be given. Prior booking is essential. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 11

12 SOUTH OF ENGLAND COME AND SING Timothy Noon Saturday 4 February :15 to 17:00 Exeter Cathedral EX1 1HS Cost: 5, 1 under 18 Contact: Joy Winzer T 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 TO BE A LIGHT: COME AND SING CANDLEMAS Oliver Hancock Saturday 4 February :00 to 18:00 (17:00 service) All Saints, Denmead PO7 6NN Cost: 5 including music and refreshments Contact: Oliver Hancock T E rscmportsmouth@gmail.com Join us to mark the end of the Christmas season with music and readings to reflect Simeon s declaration of Jesus as the light to lighten the Gentiles, under the direction of Oliver Hancock (Sub-Organist, Portsmouth Cathedral). With music by Eccard, Harris, Duruflé and Balfour Gardiner. Under 18s must be supervised. Portsmouth Area Event RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF YOUNG PEOPLE INTO CHURCH CHOIRS Andrew Moodie & Jem Lowther Saturday 25 February :30 to 16:30 St Peter, Brackley NN13 7BZ Cost: 5 ( 7 non-members) including light refreshments Contact: Andrew Moodie T E amoodie@rscm.com We have no young choir members now! Does this apply to your choir? Come to this informative session to discuss and share ways of attracting and keeping younger choristers. Among other things we will be looking at the Voice for Life scheme. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event LIFT UP YOUR VOICE Miles Quick Saturday 11 March :30 to 17:00 Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ Cost: 8 ( 10 non-members), 5 young people Contact: David Duvall T E davidduvall@btinternet.com Miles Quick, the RSCM s Head of Congregational and Instrumental Music, will look at ways of encouraging congregations where there is no established four-part choir or experienced organist, and/or a desire to introduce some new vocal material from refreshing traditional hymns to Iona, Taizé and worship songs. Instrumentalists welcome too! Advance booking requested. Wessex Area Event 12 The Network

13 MUSIC FROM TAIZÉ AND IONA Frances Novillo Saturday 18 March :00 to 13:00 St Luke, Sway SO41 6BD Cost: 8 ( 10 non-members) Contact: Hilary Forrest T E hmforrest21@btinternet.com A half-day workshop for singers and instrumentalists to play and sing together a variety of music from the Iona and Taizé communities culminating in an act of worship. Ideal for individuals and groups from churches who already enjoy this style of music or would like to introduce it. Winchester Area Event AWARD HOLDERS EVENSONG Steven Grahl Saturday 25 March :45 to 18:30 (17.30 service) Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS Cost: 5 adults, under 18 no charge Contact: Jane McKee T E janemckee21@gmail.com An opportunity for award holders to join together and sing choral evensong in the magnificent setting of Peterborough Cathedral. This will be directed by the Director of Music at the cathedral, Steven Grahl, and promises to be a wonderful experience. Any choristers who have attained the Dean s (Bronze), Bishop s (Silver) or Gold Award are invited to take part, and we welcome singers from neighbouring Areas to join us. Peterborough & Northampton Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Philip Arkwright Sunday 2 April :00 to 17:00 Buckfast Abbey TQ11 0EE Cost: 5, 1 under 18 Contact: Joy Winzer T E joy.winzer@btinternet.com Come and Sing Stainer s Crucifixion under the expert direction of Philip Arkwright. Bring your own copy or copies will be available for hire on the day. Devon Area Event COME AND SING WITH ALAN BULLARD Alan Bullard Saturday 8 April :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 Alan Bullard to lead our annual Come and Sing day. Alan is well known as a composer and editor and will introduce us to the new Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems (to be published in early 2017), including some of his own pieces and other works. Somerset Area Event THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND 13

14 SOUTH OF ENGLAND THE OXFORD THREE-DAY COURSE FOR CHORISTERS (non-residential) aged 8 18 Dr Jonathan White Monday 10 Wednesday 12 April :15 to 17:30 daily Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DP Cost: 70 Contact: Sue Scott T E suescott7@virginmedia.com This course is limited to 120 choristers from parish churches in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and beyond. Choristers practise in house groups and full assembly and at the end of each day will sing evensong in Exeter College chapel, to which parents and carers are warmly invited. There is also an opportunity for choristers to sing evensong in Christchurch Cathedral. Oxfordshire Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S THE CRUCIFIXION Oliver Hancock Friday 14 April :00 to 20:00 (19:00 service) St Thomas s Cathedral, Portsmouth PO1 2HH Cost: 5 including refreshments Contact: Oliver Hancock T E rscmportsmouth@gmail.com Join us for Stainer s perennial favourite to mark Good Friday. Led by Cathedral Sub- Organist, Oliver Hancock with soloists, Adrian Green and Samuel Hancock. Please bring your own scores but hot cross buns will be provided. Under 18s must be supervised. Portsmouth Area Event AREA CHOIRS FESTIVAL 2017 Charles Harrison & Tim Ravalde Saturday 29 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 2017 RSCM festival service Reform and Renewal celebrating the renewal of the Church over the centuries using a wide range of music. The service is a wonderful experience for parish choirs to sing together in the beautiful setting of the Cathedral under the direction of Charles Harrison and Tim Ravalde. Area awards will be presented during both services (see forthcoming events). Regional rehearsals will take place in early March. Sussex Area Event 14 The Network FORTHCOMING EVENTS Area Choirs Festival 2017 Saturday 6 May 2017 Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX dir. Charles Harrison & Tim Ravalde Area Festival Evensong Saturday 6 May 2017 St Paul s Cathedral, London EC4M 8AD dir. Andrew Carwood Ely Choirs Festival Saturday 13 May 2017 Ely Cathedral CB7 4DL director tbc Strengthen for Service Tuesday 16 Thursday 18 May 2017 Mill House, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7ES dir. the Revd Canon Helen Bent The Big Sing with Bob Chilcott Saturday 20 May 2017 Holy Cross, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4EF dir. Bob Chilcott RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Voices (South), Voices (West) and MYC events see pages

15 WALES MESSIAS / MESSIAH IN WELSH Meirion Wynn Jones (director) & Simon Pearce (organist) Saturday 3 December :30 to 21:00 (19:00 concert) Tabernacle Baptist Chapel SA31 1DQ Cost: 12 singers, 8 to attend concert Contact: Simon Pearce T E sk.pearce@onetel.com Mae hwn yn gyfle i ganu Rhan 1 o Messiah yn y Gymraeg. This is an opportunity to sing Part 1 of Messiah in Welsh. There will be a rehearsal at 14:00 (registration from 13:30) and the concert will begin at 19:00. The first half of the concert will comprise other seasonal music. West Wales Area Event STRENGTHEN FOR SERVICE LITE The Revd Canon Helen Bent Tuesday 21 March :00 to 16:00 St Margaret, Wrexham LL11 2SH Cost: No charge. Refreshments and light lunch provided. Contact: E sianconnelly@churchinwales.org.uk This training day is specifically aimed at clergy, readers, other lay worship leaders and their musicians and we encourage clergy to come along with their worship teams. We will be looking at key questions to do with music in worship, leadership and managing music, as well as looking at a wealth of resources. A Menter Gerdd event organized in association with the Church in Wales. Menter Gerdd (Operation Music) Event LIFT UP YOUR VOICE AND/OR PICK UP YOUR INSTRUMENT! Miles Quick Wednesday 22 March :30 to 21:00 St Paul, Sketty SA2 9AR Cost: 5 Contact: Jill Francis T E eifandjill@aol.com Come and sing and/or play with us at this event for those who would like to extend the range of the sung worship in their congregation and/or incorporate some instruments. We will look at principles of worship, and simple ways to extend it using unison voices or simple harmony (with instrumental support if appropriate), learning some new vocal material. All are welcome music-readers and non-readers alike! A Menter Gerdd event organized in association with the Church in Wales. Menter Gerdd (Operation Music) Event WALES 15

16 SCOTLAND BRONZE/SILVER AWARD EXAM TRAINING Alistair Warwick Saturday 18 March :00 to 16:00 Holy Trinity, Stirling FK8 2RG Cost: Donation towards costs Contact: K. Mann T E kirsten@rscmscotland.org Preparation for exams. For singers and choir trainers. Bronze 10:00 to 12:30; Silver 13:30 to 16:00. Scotland Area Event RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Scottish Voices events, please see page 20. RSCM SATURDAY SCHOOLS Saturday Schools are a new initiative from the RSCM providing surgery style training in your local area for choirs, music groups, and their leaders. Attend with your group leader and improve your skills together Venues close to home Affordably priced 30 per group for up to 20 people Manageable level of commitment one or two Saturdays per term For singers and instrumentalists of all levels of experience VENUES AROUND THE UK STARTING JANUARY 2017 The first Saturday School is on 28 January in Trull, Somerset led by the RSCM s Head of Choral Studies and Head of Congregational and Instrumental Music. Further sessions take place in Trull on 18 February and 18 March. Saturday Schools are also being arranged in Nantwich and the east Midlands. For information about Saturday Schools in your local area or if you d like to offer your church as a venue contact education@rscm.com 16 The Network

17 IRELAND RSCM AWARDS SERVICE Blánaid Murphy Saturday 21 January :00 to 17:00 (16:00 service) St Mary s Pro Cathedral, Dublin D01 DK83 Cost: No charge Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0) E secretary@rscmireland.com Come and celebrate those who have successfully completed their RSCM Voice for Life awards during Full details (including rehearsal and music details) will be sent to participating choirs in due course. All are welcome to the service. Ireland Area Event HYMN PLAYING FOR ORGANISTS & PIANISTS Peter Stobart Saturday 28 January :00 to 17:00 St Fin Barre s Cathedral, Cork T12 K710 Cost: No charge Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0) 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. Please contact secretary@rscmireland.com or call +353 (0) to confirm your attendance. Ireland Area Event VOICE FOR LIFE TASTER SESSION Jacqui Dickinson Saturday 18 February :00 to 12:00 Heyn Hall, St Mark s Church, Dundela BT2 4DR Cost: No charge Contact: Jacqui Dickinson T +44 (0) E awards@rscmireland.com Come and have all your questions answered regarding the Voice for Life scheme by Jacqui Dickinson, Awards Administrator. The session will include what is expected at each level of coloured ribbon and the requirements of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Please contact awards@ rscmireland.com or call +44 (0) to confirm your attendance. Ireland Area Event MEET AND SING! Mark Bowyer Saturday 25 March :00 to 14:00 Down Cathedral, Downpatrick BT30 6AB Cost: No charge Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0) E secretary@rscmireland.com An opportunity to meet the RSCM Coordinator for Ireland, Mark Bowyer and to explore the work of the RSCM, look at accessible resources, the RSCM training schemes and of course to do some singing! Open to choirs, individuals, clergy, affiliates and non-affiliates alike. You may want to bring a packed lunch and tea/coffee will be provided for a small charge. Please contact secretary@rscmireland.com or call +353 (0) to confirm your attendance. Ireland Area Event IRELAND 17

18 IRELAND COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Tristan Russcher Monday 10 April :30 to 21:30 (20:00 service) Saint Bartholomew s Church, Dublin D04 PD71 Cost: 10 Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0) E secretary@rscmireland.com We would like to invite all musicians of whatever level to sing with Saint Bartholomew s Church Choir at a come and sing performance of The Crucifixion by John Stainer during Holy Week. See for booking details. Ireland Area Event WE COME TO YOU... TRAINING VISITS AT YOUR OWN CHURCH Costs are subsidized heavily; the inviting church would recruit attendees, collect attendance fees, supply venue/refreshments, and pay the RSCM one payment for the day-rate and actual travel for the tutor. We supply a list of equipment you need to provide and RSCM publicity materials, and we check for clash avoidance with nearby RSCM events. To enquire further please contact education@rscm.com RSCM Education staff are available to visit and deliver customized training to your church, in the areas of choral training, congregational and instrumental music, and ministerial training. 18 The Network

19 RSCM CHOIRS RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers Director: Andrew Reid (RSCM Director) Contact: Karen Banks T E karen.banks2@btopenworld.com W REHEARSAL DAY Saturday 14 January :00 to 15:30 St Peter, Gildersome REHEARSAL DAY Saturday 28 January :00 to 15:30 St Peter, Gildersome Saturday 18 February :15 service (girls and adults) Durham Cathedral Saturday 25 February :30 service (boys and adults) Manchester Cathedral Saturday 18 March :00 service (boys and adults) Selby Abbey Saturday 25 March :00 service (girls and adults) Halifax Minster FORTHCOMING EVENT Choral Evensong Monday 1 May 2017, 17:15 service (boys, girls, adults) York Minster 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. RSCM Voices (South) Director: Scott Farrell Contact: Andrew Robson T E arobson@rscm.com W Saturday 7 January :30 service (provisional) Peterborough Cathedral Saturday 18 February :30 service (provisional) Ely Cathedral Saturday 18 March :30 service (provisional) Norwich Cathedral Monday 17 April :15 service Rochester Cathedral FORTHCOMING EVENT Choral Vespers Saturday 6 May 2017 Westminster Cathedral RSCM Voices (West) Director: Peter Parshall Contact: John Henderson T E jh@organcomposers.com W Saturday 14 January :00 service Tewkesbury Abbey Saturday 11 February :30 service Hereford Cathedral RSCM CHOIRS 19

20 RSCM CHOIRS Saturday 18 February :15 service Wells Cathedral Saturday 25 March :15 service Llandaff Cathedral FORTHCOMING EVENTS Choral Evensong Monday 1 May 2017, 17:30 service Salisbury Cathedral Weekend Services in Bristol Cathedral: Choral Evensong Saturday 27 May 2017, 15:30 service Choral Eucharist Sunday 28 May 2017, 10:00 service Choral Evensong Sunday 28 May 2017, 15:30 service 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. Saturday 29 April :30 service (provisional) Bristol Cathedral Singers are invited to audition for the RSCM s choirs listed on these pages. For further information or to apply to join visit 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 the website to see what spaces are available for 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. IN LINLITHGOW Saturday 14 January :00 service St Michael s Parish Church, The Cross, Linlithgow EH49 7AL IN STIRLING Saturday 4 March :00 service Church of the Holy Rude, St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED FORTHCOMING EVENT Choral Evensong Saturday 20 May 2017, 16:00 service The Old Parish Church of Peebles EH45 8SW 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: 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/Dyfed Scotland Alistair Warwick T E awarwick@rscm.com Ireland Mark Bowyer T +353 (0) 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: 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 Buckinghamshire Peter Willett T E pandbw@waitrose.com Bristol & Swindon Rosemarie Saunders T E rosemariesaunders47@yahoo.com Canterbury Tracey Laws T E k.laws1@btopenworld.com Channel Islands Contact RSCM Centre T E voluntary@rscm.com Chester Karen Salisbury T E karen.salisbury@virginmedia.com Cornwall Karen Harris T E kharrisiom@aol.com Coventry & Warwickshire Jennifer Ball T E rscmsecretary_covwarwicks@yahoo.co.uk Cumbria Joan Gordon T E rscmcumbriasecretary@hotmail.com CONTACT DETAILS 21

22 Contact details 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 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 Jon Weller E herefordrscmevents@gmail.com Ireland Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0) E secretary@rscmireland.com W Isle of Wight Dr David Price T (ext. 226 or 228) E litmus@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk Lancashire Tim Simmonite T E timsimmonite@hotmail.com Leicestershire Judith Williams T E judy@pe60.wanadoo.co.uk Lichfield Elaine Hill T E elainehill97@gmail.com Lincoln Liz Hill T E lizhill2000@outlook.com Liverpool (inc. Isle of Man) Alison Caine T E alisoncaine@btinternet.com 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 Steve Maltby T E rscmneyorkshire@outlook.com W North Wales Irene Lewis T E lewirene@gmail.com Northumbria The Revd Ann McGivern T E annpope@hotmail.com Oxfordshire Cynthia Hall T E hall.oxford@gmail.com W Peterborough & Northampton Jane McKee T E janemckee21@gmail.com W 22 The Network

23 Portsmouth The Revd Canon John Draper T E rownerrector@btinternet.com Ripon & Leeds Matthew Lazenby T E rscmriponleeds@gmail.com Rochester Sue Moore T E secretary.rscmrochester@gmail.com 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 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/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 CONTACT DETAILS 23

24 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 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.