the network RSCM events in your local area December 2016 April 2017
Welcome THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC Registered Charity No. 312828 Company Registration No. 00250031 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EB T 01722 424848 F 01722 424849 E voluntary@rscm.com W www.rscm.com 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 2017. 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, email membership@rscm.com. To make a charitable or legacy contribution, contact development@rscm.com, phone 01722 424848, or visit www.rscm.com/donate. 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
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 email 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 www.rscm.com 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 www.rscm.com/contact 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.
NORTH OF ENGLAND SONGS OF PRAISE WITH MILES QUICK Miles Quick Saturday 21 January 2017 14:30 to 17:00 (16:30 service) St Mary, Nantwich CW5 7RQ Cost: 4 Contact: Simon Russell T 07909 886997 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 2017 10:30 to 16:30 Derby Cathedral DE1 3GP Cost: 12, 6 under 18s Contact: Hugh Morris T 01332 341201 E music@derbycathedral.org Elin Heron T 01773 821262 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 2017 12:30 to 14:00 Morecambe Parish Church LA4 5PZ Saturday 28 January 2017 15:00 to 16:30 St Michael, Kirkham PR4 2SE Cost: No charge Contact: Marilyn Prescott T 01524 823031 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 2017 13:00 to 16:30 (15:30 service) St Philip s Cathedral, Birmingham B3 2QB Cost: 2, 1 under 18s Contact: Simon Palmer T 07932 791717 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
COME AND SING CHORAL VESPERS Tim Harrison Saturday 4 February 2017 10:00 to 17:00 St Mary s Cathedral, Middlesbrough Cost: 5 Contact: Dr Craig Cartwright T 07508 805621 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 2017. 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 2017 13:30 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 2017 14:30 to 18:00 St Mary Magdalen, Chapelfields CV5 8FR Cost: No charge Contact: Patsy Howes T 01788 833041 / 07747 047674 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 01722 424843 E education@rscm.com W www.rscm.com/courses 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND PENANCE, PASSION AND PRAISE EXPLORING MUSIC FOR LENT, PASSIONTIDE AND EASTER Christine Alder, George Barber & Andrew Robinson Thursday 9 February 2017 19:30 to 21:00 Sunderland Minster Cost: Suggested donation 4 Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 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 2017 19:30 to 21:30 St Andrew, Penrith Cost: 5 Contact: Joan Gordon T 01768 352980 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 2017 10:00 to 12:00 St Andrew, Penrith CA11 7XX Cost: No charge Contact: Charles Ritchie T 01768 862870 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 2017 14:00 to 17:30 St Mary & All Saints, Kidderminster DY10 2JN Cost: 5 with concessions (half price) for multiple bookings Contact: James Bradley T 07973 934177E 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
ALL GLORIOUS ABOVE Piers Maxim Saturday 18 February 2017 14:00 to 17:30 Malvern Priory WR14 2AY Cost: 5 with concessions (half price) for multiple bookings Contact: A.T. Morris T 01562 744333 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 2017 14:00 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 01529 240839 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 2017 09:30 to 17:15 (16:30 service) both days St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle NE1 1PF Cost: 30 for the two days Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 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 7 17. Durham / North & East Yorkshire / Northumbria Area Event AREA FESTIVAL AND AWARDS CEREMONY Samuel Hudson Saturday 25 February 2017 10:00 to 17:00 (15:30 service) Blackburn Cathedral Cost: tbc Contact: Marilyn Prescott T 01524 823031 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND THE CHURCH MUSICIAN S TOOLKIT Simon Lindley Thursday 9 March 2017 18:00 to 21:30 Whitburn Parish Church Cost: 8 Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 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 2017 10:00 to 17:00 St Alban, Church Lane, Wickersley, Rotherham S66 1ES Cost: 2 ( 4 non-members) Contact: Ray Gallagher T 01709 540819 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 2017 19:30 to 21:00 Song School, Worcester Cathedral WR1 2LA Cost: 5 Contact: A.T. Morris T 01562 744333 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 2017 10:00 to 17:00 All Saints, Northallerton Cost: 15 ( 20 non-members), 10 young people / full-time education Contact: Michael Ash T 01947 603780 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
COME AND SING CRUCIFIXION Matthew Collins Saturday 1 April 2017 14:00 (19:30 service) Howden Minster DN14 7BL Cost: 5 for singers, retiring collection for audience Contact: Matthew Collins T 07929 766824 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 email Matthew Collins for more details and to register. North & East Yorkshire Area Event COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Andrew Robinson Saturday 1 April 2017 15:00 to 19:00 St Thomas Stanhope, Weardale, County Durham Cost: Suggested donation 3 Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 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 2017 15:00 (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 2017 14:00 to 17:00 St Mary, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8HW Cost: 5 Contact: Mick Perrier T 07967 595881 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COME & SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Christopher Beaumont (director) & Tim Campain (organist) Saturday 8 April 2017 16:30 (19:00 service) St Nicholas, High Street, Kenilworth CV8 1LZ Cost: No charge Contact: Patsy Howes T 01788 833041 / 07747 047674 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 01722 424843 E education@rscm.com W www.rscm.com/courses 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 www.rscm.com/courses 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 19. 10 The Network
SOUTH OF ENGLAND AREA FESTIVAL AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Adrian Partington Saturday 7 January 2017 13:30 to 17:30 (16:30 service) Gloucester Cathedral GL1 2LX Cost: 5 Contact: Steve Goodwin T 01453 873381 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 2017 14:30 to 19:00 (18:00 service) Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford OX1 1DP Cost: 5 (includes tea) Contact: Janet Low T 01865 777257 E janetcllow@gmail.com Choral evensong for members of affiliated choirs in the Oxford Diocese. See details on our website www.rscm-oxford.org.uk. Nonaffiliated choirs and individuals welcome if space allows. Oxfordshire Area Event COME AND SING AN EPIPHANY PROCESSION Christopher Helyer Sunday 15 January 2017 16:00 to 18:30 East Portlemouth Church TQ7 8PE Cost: No charge retiring collection Contact: Joy Winzer T 01364 642448 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 2017 19:00 to 21:00 St John the Baptist, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 6QD Cost: 5 to include light refreshments. Contact: Andrew Moodie T 01604 780507 E amoodie@rscm.com John Wardle T 01572 829923 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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND COME AND SING Timothy Noon Saturday 4 February 2017 13:15 to 17:00 Exeter Cathedral EX1 1HS Cost: 5, 1 under 18 Contact: Joy Winzer T 01364 642448 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 2017 15:00 to 18:00 (17:00 service) All Saints, Denmead PO7 6NN Cost: 5 including music and refreshments Contact: Oliver Hancock T 023 9282 3300 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 2017 14:30 to 16:30 St Peter, Brackley NN13 7BZ Cost: 5 ( 7 non-members) including light refreshments Contact: Andrew Moodie T 01604 780507 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 2017 14:30 to 17:00 Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ Cost: 8 ( 10 non-members), 5 young people Contact: David Duvall T 07855 947104 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
MUSIC FROM TAIZÉ AND IONA Frances Novillo Saturday 18 March 2017 10:00 to 13:00 St Luke, Sway SO41 6BD Cost: 8 ( 10 non-members) Contact: Hilary Forrest T 01202 429842 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 2017 13:45 to 18:30 (17.30 service) Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS Cost: 5 adults, under 18 no charge Contact: Jane McKee T 01780 762398 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 2017 14:00 to 17:00 Buckfast Abbey TQ11 0EE Cost: 5, 1 under 18 Contact: Joy Winzer T 01364 642448 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 2017 10:00 to 16:30 St George s RC Church, Taunton TA1 3NN Cost: 15 ( 18 non-members), 5 full-time education Contact: Jerry King T 01278 662597 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
SOUTH OF ENGLAND THE OXFORD THREE-DAY COURSE FOR CHORISTERS (non-residential) aged 8 18 Dr Jonathan White Monday 10 Wednesday 12 April 2017 09:15 to 17:30 daily Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DP Cost: 70 Contact: Sue Scott T 07779 855615 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 2017 17:00 to 20:00 (19:00 service) St Thomas s Cathedral, Portsmouth PO1 2HH Cost: 5 including refreshments Contact: Oliver Hancock T 023 9282 3300 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 2017 14:15 to 18:30 (17:30 service) Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PX Cost: Purchase of music booklet Contact: Shirley Linford T 01903 783692 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 19 20.
WALES MESSIAS / MESSIAH IN WELSH Meirion Wynn Jones (director) & Simon Pearce (organist) Saturday 3 December 2016 13:30 to 21:00 (19:00 concert) Tabernacle Baptist Chapel SA31 1DQ Cost: 12 singers, 8 to attend concert Contact: Simon Pearce T 01437 720057 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 2017 10:00 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 2017 18:30 to 21:00 St Paul, Sketty SA2 9AR Cost: 5 Contact: Jill Francis T 01792 796735 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
SCOTLAND BRONZE/SILVER AWARD EXAM TRAINING Alistair Warwick Saturday 18 March 2017 10:00 to 16:00 Holy Trinity, Stirling FK8 2RG Cost: Donation towards costs Contact: K. Mann T 01241 853874 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
IRELAND RSCM AWARDS SERVICE Blánaid Murphy Saturday 21 January 2017 14:00 to 17:00 (16:00 service) St Mary s Pro Cathedral, Dublin D01 DK83 Cost: No charge Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0)87 762 4380 E secretary@rscmireland.com Come and celebrate those who have successfully completed their RSCM Voice for Life awards during 2016. 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 2017 14:00 to 17:00 St Fin Barre s Cathedral, Cork T12 K710 Cost: No charge Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0)87 762 4380 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)87 762 4380 to confirm your attendance. Ireland Area Event VOICE FOR LIFE TASTER SESSION Jacqui Dickinson Saturday 18 February 2017 10:00 to 12:00 Heyn Hall, St Mark s Church, Dundela BT2 4DR Cost: No charge Contact: Jacqui Dickinson T +44 (0)7901 835771 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) 7901 835771 to confirm your attendance. Ireland Area Event MEET AND SING! Mark Bowyer Saturday 25 March 2017 11:00 to 14:00 Down Cathedral, Downpatrick BT30 6AB Cost: No charge Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0)87 762 4380 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)87 762 4380 to confirm your attendance. Ireland Area Event IRELAND 17
IRELAND COME AND SING STAINER S CRUCIFIXION Tristan Russcher Monday 10 April 2017 17:30 to 21:30 (20:00 service) Saint Bartholomew s Church, Dublin D04 PD71 Cost: 10 Contact: Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0)87 762 4380 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 www.rscmireland.com 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
RSCM CHOIRS RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers Director: Andrew Reid (RSCM Director) Contact: Karen Banks T 07753 826209 E karen.banks2@btopenworld.com W www.rscm.com/choirs REHEARSAL DAY Saturday 14 January 2017 10:00 to 15:30 St Peter, Gildersome REHEARSAL DAY Saturday 28 January 2017 10:00 to 15:30 St Peter, Gildersome Saturday 18 February 2017 17:15 service (girls and adults) Durham Cathedral Saturday 25 February 2017 17:30 service (boys and adults) Manchester Cathedral Saturday 18 March 2017 17:00 service (boys and adults) Selby Abbey Saturday 25 March 2017 16:00 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 01722 424848 E arobson@rscm.com W www.rscm.com/choirs Saturday 7 January 2017 17:30 service (provisional) Peterborough Cathedral Saturday 18 February 2017 17:30 service (provisional) Ely Cathedral Saturday 18 March 2017 15:30 service (provisional) Norwich Cathedral Monday 17 April 2017 15:15 service Rochester Cathedral FORTHCOMING EVENT Choral Vespers Saturday 6 May 2017 Westminster Cathedral RSCM Voices (West) Director: Peter Parshall Contact: John Henderson T 01793 525856 E jh@organcomposers.com W www.rscm.com/choirs Saturday 14 January 2017 17:00 service Tewkesbury Abbey Saturday 11 February 2017 17:30 service Hereford Cathedral RSCM CHOIRS 19
RSCM CHOIRS Saturday 18 February 2017 17:15 service Wells Cathedral Saturday 25 March 2017 17:15 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 01722 424843 E myc@rscm.com W www.rscm.com/myc 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 2017 15:30 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 www.rscm.com/choirs RSCM Residentiary Choir Director: Silas Wollston Contact: Roy Sutton E roy.sutton1@hotmail.com W www.rscm.com/choirs 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 2017. RSCM Scottish Voices Director: Frikki Walker Contact: Gary Young T 07796 015639 E administrator@rscmscottishvoices.org.uk W www.rscmscottishvoices.org.uk Twitter: @RSCMScotVoices 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 email the administrator. IN LINLITHGOW Saturday 14 January 2017 16:00 service St Michael s Parish Church, The Cross, Linlithgow EH49 7AL IN STIRLING Saturday 4 March 2017 16:00 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
Contact details REGIONAL CONTACTS North of England Simon Russell T 07909 886997 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 01604 780507 / 07711 551739 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 07831 827701 E srobinson@rscm.com Areas: North Wales; South East Wales; Swansea & Brecon; West Wales/Dyfed Scotland Alistair Warwick T 07792 566349 E awarwick@rscm.com Ireland Mark Bowyer T +353 (0)85 166 1627 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 0118 940 3121 E mary.delaney@btinternet.com Birmingham Alison Vining T 07971 265702 E alison@vining.eu Bradford Ron Fletcher T 07825 373304 E rfmamuslit@gmail.com Buckinghamshire Peter Willett T 01844 343487 E pandbw@waitrose.com Bristol & Swindon Rosemarie Saunders T 07765 392852 E rosemariesaunders47@yahoo.com Canterbury Tracey Laws T 01233 820298 E k.laws1@btopenworld.com Channel Islands Contact RSCM Centre T 01722 424848 E voluntary@rscm.com Chester Karen Salisbury T 0161 283 8309 E karen.salisbury@virginmedia.com Cornwall Karen Harris T 07984 678628 E kharrisiom@aol.com Coventry & Warwickshire Jennifer Ball T 01827 873625 E rscmsecretary_covwarwicks@yahoo.co.uk Cumbria Joan Gordon T 01768 352980 E rscmcumbriasecretary@hotmail.com CONTACT DETAILS 21
Contact details Derbyshire Elin Heron T 01773 821262 E elin.merriman@btinternet.com Devon Andrew Maries T 01884 34389 E andrew.maries@exeter.anglican.org W www.rscm-devon.org.uk Durham David Harris T 0191 374 1659 E dharris108@live.co.uk Ely Ken Diffey T 01480 458846 E diffey@homecall.co.uk W www.rscmely.org.uk Essex & East London James Davy T 07967 752637 E james.davy@chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk W www.rscm-eel.org.uk Gloucestershire Rebecca Coleman T 01453 753041 E rcoleman@tinyworld.co.uk W www.rscm-glos.org.uk Guildford Ian Church T 01483 564939 E ianchurch@ntlworld.com W www.rscmguildfordarea.org.uk Hereford & South Shropshire Jon Weller E herefordrscmevents@gmail.com Ireland Thérèse Gaughan T +353 (0)87 7624 380 E secretary@rscmireland.com W www.rscmireland.com Isle of Wight Dr David Price T 02392 823300 (ext. 226 or 228) E litmus@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk Lancashire Tim Simmonite T 01772 655752 E timsimmonite@hotmail.com Leicestershire Judith Williams T 07976 834025 E judy@pe60.wanadoo.co.uk Lichfield Elaine Hill T 01782 318227 E elainehill97@gmail.com Lincoln Liz Hill T 01529 240839 E lizhill2000@outlook.com Liverpool (inc. Isle of Man) Alison Caine T 07763 370633 E alisoncaine@btinternet.com W www.rscmliverpool.org.uk London Jennifer Beard T 020 8866 7637 E jennybeard@uwclub.net W www.rscmlondon.org.uk Manchester Contact RSCM Centre T 01722 424848 E voluntary@rscm.com Norfolk David Dunnett T 01603 218315 E ddunnett9@gmail.com North & East Yorkshire Steve Maltby T 01947 841000 E rscmneyorkshire@outlook.com W www.rscmnorthandeastyorkshire.co.uk North Wales Irene Lewis T 01978 852624 E lewirene@gmail.com Northumbria The Revd Ann McGivern T 0191 266 5442 E annpope@hotmail.com Oxfordshire Cynthia Hall T 01865 310686 E hall.oxford@gmail.com W www.rscm-oxford.org.uk Peterborough & Northampton Jane McKee T 01780 762398 E janemckee21@gmail.com W www.rscmpeterboroughandnorthampton.co.uk 22 The Network
Portsmouth The Revd Canon John Draper T 02392 581834 E rownerrector@btinternet.com Ripon & Leeds Matthew Lazenby T 07854 079418 E rscmriponleeds@gmail.com Rochester Sue Moore T 020 8859 6997 E secretary.rscmrochester@gmail.com St Albans, Hertford & Bedford Sue Abood T 01234 314173 E sue_abood@hotmail.com W www.rscm-stalbans.org.uk Scotland Nicola Lawrence T 0141 886 7963 E nicola@rscmscotland.org W www.rscmscotland.org Sheffield & South Yorkshire Ray Gallagher T 01709 540819 / 07737 984894 E ray@rayteachesmusic.co.uk Somerset Jerry King T 01278 662597 E jerry@king14.demon.co.uk South East Wales Dr Emma Gibbins T 07952 514117 E emmagibbins1978@gmail.com Southwark & East Surrey Nick Bland T 07973 638317 E nick.bland@rocketmail.com W www.rscmsouthwark.org.uk Southwell & Notts Michael Worth T 0115 970 1238 E michelworth@btinternet.com W www.rscmnotts.co.uk Suffolk Contact RSCM Centre T 01722 424848 E voluntary@rscm.com Sussex Sue Howell Evans T 07791 241409 E she1549@yahoo.co.uk Swansea & Brecon Prof Anthony Davies T 01792 429543 E adavies55@ntlworld.com Wakefield Ruth Carter T 01977 707729 / 07855 588020 E ruthhelencarter@yahoo.co.uk Wessex David Duvall T 07855 947104 E davidduvall@btinternet.com West Wales/Dyfed Mary Evans T 01267 236872 E marye@maryevanssolicitors.com Winchester Philip Dowd T 02380 841679 E philip.dowd1@btinternet.com W www.rscm.com/winchester Worcestershire Tim Morris T 01562 744344 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 01722 424848 E education@rscm.com W www.rscm.com/courses CONTACT DETAILS 23
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 www.rscm.com/join-us or phone 01722 424841 *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.