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WelcomeTHE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC Registered Charity No. 312828 Company Registration No. 0025003119 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EBT 01722 424848F 01722 424849E [email protected] www.rscm.com

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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, o�ering 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 bene�ts, email [email protected]. To make a charitable or legacy contribution, contact [email protected], 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 �exible anthem resources in Taunton, while Piers Maxim explores our new publication All Glorious Above in Worcestershire. You can �nd 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 three-day course o�ers 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 �nd 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 Cruci�xion!

Andrew Reid, RSCM Director


How to apply for eventsPlease 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 noti�ed 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.

Regional CoordinatorsRegional Coordinators oversee the activities of the Areas within their regions. Contact details are provided on page 21 and at www.rscm.com/contact

Area AwardsRSCM 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.

Area contacts can be found on page 21.

Map of regions

North of England

South of England

Wales

Ireland

Scotland

ContentsNORTH 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).


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NORTH OF ENGLAND

SONGS OF PRAISE WITH MILES QUICKMiles Quick

Saturday 21 January 201714:30 to 17:00 (16:30 service)St Mary, Nantwich CW5 7RQ

Cost: £4 Contact: Simon Russell T 07909 886997 E [email protected]

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. �ere 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 201710:30 to 16:30Derby Cathedral DE1 3GP

Cost: £12, £6 under 18s Contact: Hugh Morris T 01332 341201 E [email protected] Elin Heron T 01773 821262 E [email protected]

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 upli�ing day’s music-making. �is really is a day for all – experienced singers and novices alike.

Derbyshire Area Event

AREA FESTIVAL LOCAL REHEARSALSSamuel Hudson

Saturday 28 January 201712:30 to 14:00Morecambe Parish Church LA4 5PZ

Saturday 28 January 201715:00 to 16:30St Michael, Kirkham PR4 2SE

Cost: No charge Contact: Marilyn Prescott T 01524 823031 E [email protected]

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 ORCHESTRASimon Palmer

Sunday 29 January 201713:00 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 [email protected]

Come along and sing choral evensong accompanied by a full orchestra in Birmingham Cathedral. �e 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


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COME AND SING CHORAL VESPERSTim Harrison

Saturday 4 February 2017 10:00 to 17:00St Mary’s Cathedral, Middlesbrough

Cost: £5 Contact: Dr Craig Cartwright T 07508 805621 E [email protected]

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 �rst event for 2017. Music will be made known to participants. �e combined choir will be directed by Tim Harrison (Director of Music, Middlesbrough Cathedral).

North & East Yorkshire Area Event

CAPTAIN NOAH AND HIS FLOATING ZOOChristine Alp, Matthew Lazenby & Tim Knight

Saturday 4 February 2017 13:30 to 18:30Christchurch Hall, Harrogate HG1 4SW

Cost: £3 Contact: Jonathan Brown E [email protected]

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 EUCHARISTSimon Russell (director) & Tim Campain (organist)

Saturday 4 February 2017 14:30 to 18:00St Mary Magdalen, Chapel�elds CV5 8FR

Cost: No charge Contact: Patsy Howes T 01788 833041 / 07747 047674 E [email protected]

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 SERVICEThe Revd Canon Helen Bent

Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9 February 2017Hinsley Hall, Leeds LS6 2BX

Cost: £280 Contact: RSCM Education T 01722 424843 E [email protected] 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. �e course is designed for Anglican clergy, Readers and lay leaders. �ere will be ‘clinic’ style sessions, study options and worship in a wide variety of di�erent styles.

National Event


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NORTH OF ENGLAND

‘PENANCE, PASSION AND PRAISE’ EXPLORING MUSIC FOR LENT, PASSIONTIDE AND EASTERChristine Alder, George Barber & Andrew Robinson

Thursday 9 February 201719:30 to 21:00Sunderland Minster

Cost: Suggested donation £4 Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 E [email protected]

�is event is aimed at all choir members as well as their choir trainers. �e event will explore a range of resources and music for the seasons of Lent, Passiontide and Easter. �is will be a fun and informative evening led by three experienced parish church musicians.

Durham Area Event

O TASTE AND SINGThe Revd Andrew Towner

Thursday 9 February 2017 19:30 to 21:30St Andrew, Penrith

Cost: £5 Contact: Joan Gordon T 01768 352980 E [email protected]

O Taste and Sing is an opportunity to dip your toe into some new choral repertoire. We will sing, re�ect 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 TRAININGColin Marston

Saturday 11 February 201710:00 to 12:00St Andrew, Penrith CA11 7XX

Cost: No charge Contact: Charles Ritchie T 01768 862870 E [email protected]

An opportunity to �nd 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 ABOVEPiers Maxim

Saturday 11 February 201714:00 to 17:30St Mary & All Saints, Kidderminster DY10 2JN

Cost: £5 with concessions (half price) for multiple bookings Contact: James Bradley T 07973 934177E [email protected]

An enjoyable a�ernoon workshop for young voices and introducing the new resource material from the RSCM. �e a�ernoon ends with a short act of worship. Observers are welcome.

Worcestershire Area Event



ALL GLORIOUS ABOVEPiers Maxim

Saturday 18 February 201714:00 to 17:30Malvern Priory WR14 2AY

Cost: £5 with concessions (half price) for multiple bookings Contact: A.T. Morris T 01562 744333 E [email protected]

An enjoyable a�ernoon workshop for young voices and introducing the new resource material from the RSCM. �e a�ernoon ends with a short act of worship. Observers are welcome.


SONGS OF PRAISEJohn Lyon

Saturday 18 February 201714:00 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 [email protected]

�is 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 NEAndrew Robinson

Monday 20 – Tuesday 21 February 201709:30 to 17:15 (16:30 service) both daysSt Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle NE1 1PF

Cost: £30 for the two days Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 E [email protected]

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 li� their voice in song. �e event is aimed at young people aged 7–17.

Durham / North & East Yorkshire / Northumbria Area Event

AREA FESTIVAL AND AWARDS CEREMONYSamuel Hudson

Saturday 25 February 201710:00 to 17:00 (15:30 service)Blackburn Cathedral

Cost: tbc Contact: Marilyn Prescott T 01524 823031 E [email protected]

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 �at 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


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NORTH OF ENGLAND

THE CHURCH MUSICIAN’S TOOLKITSimon Lindley

Thursday 9 March 201718:00 to 21:30Whitburn Parish Church

Cost: £8 Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 E [email protected]

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 REQUIEMCory Lovell

Saturday 11 March 201710:00 to 17:00 St Alban, Church Lane, Wickersley, Rotherham S66 1ES

Cost: £2 (£4 non-members) Contact: Ray Gallagher T 01709 540819 E [email protected]

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!

She�eld & South Yorkshire Area Event

A MUSICAL MOTPeter Nardone

Wednesday 15 March 201719:30 to 21:00Song School, Worcester Cathedral WR1 2LA

Cost: £5 Contact: A.T. Morris T 01562 744333 E [email protected]

A light-hearted look at voice production, vocal techniques and how to look a�er 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.


COME AND SING WITH MALCOLM ARCHERMalcolm Archer

Saturday 25 March 201710:00 to 17:00All Saints, Northallerton

Cost: £15 (£20 non-members), £10 young people / full-time education Contact: Michael Ash T 01947 603780 E [email protected]

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.




COME AND SING CRUCIFIXIONMatthew Collins

Saturday 1 April 201714:00 (19:30 service)Howden Minster DN14 7BL

Cost: £5 for singers, retiring collection for audience Contact: Matthew Collins T 07929 766824 E [email protected]

A ‘come and sing’ performance of Stainer’s Cruci�xion in the wonderful setting of Howden Minster to mark the start of Passiontide. Please email Matthew Collins for more details and to register.


COME AND SING STAINER’S CRUCIFIXIONAndrew Robinson

Saturday 1 April 201715:00 to 19:00St Thomas Stanhope, Weardale, County Durham

Cost: Suggested donation £3 Contact: Andrew Robinson T 07739 341213 E [email protected]

Come and join members of Rectory Chorale and sing Stainer’s famous meditation on the Passion.

Durham Area Event

COME AND SING STAINER THE CRUCIFIXIONTim Knight & Matthew Lazenby

Sunday 2 April 201715:00 (18:30 service)St Martin, Potternewton, Leeds LS7 3LB

Cost: £5 Contact: Matthew Lazenby E [email protected]

Join with the Area Chair’s choir �e Heritage Singers in preparing and performing this popular work in the magni�cent 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 ORGANMick Perrier

Saturday 8 April 201714:00 to 17:00St Mary, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8HW

Cost: £5 Contact: Mick Perrier T 07967 595881 E [email protected]

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


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NORTH OF ENGLAND

COME & SING STAINER’S CRUCIFIXIONChristopher Beaumont (director) & Tim Campain (organist)

Saturday 8 April 201716:30 (19:00 service)St Nicholas, High Street, Kenilworth CV8 1LZ

Cost: No charge Contact: Patsy Howes T 01788 833041 / 07747 047674 E [email protected]

Come for a�ernoon rehearsal and evening performance of Cruci�xion on the eve of Palm Sunday. Bring a picnic tea.

Coventry & Warwickshire Area Event

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Music on the MoorsSaturday 13 May 2017Danby Methodist Church YO21 2JQdir. Steven Maxson & Stephen MaltbyHymns of Glory: Songs of PraiseSunday 14 May 2017Barnard Castle Methodist Church DL12 8PWdir. Dr Martin Clarke & Prof John Richard WatsonCompline at ClumberSaturday 20 May 2017Clumber Chapeldir. Stephen BullamoreSpring Course for Young PeopleTuesday 30 May – Thursday 1 June 2017Sneaton Castle Centre, Whitby YO21 3QN

RSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers events see page 19.

CHURCH ORGANISTS’ COURSEDirector tbc

Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 April 2017Birmingham

Cost: tbc Contact: RSCM Education T 01722 424843 E [email protected] 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


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SOUTH OF ENGLAND

AREA FESTIVAL AND PRESENTATION OF AWARDSAdrian 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@houndscro�.co.uk

�is Festival is the Gloucestershire Area’s �rst 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 FESTIVALStephen Darlington

Saturday 14 January 201714:30 to 19:00 (18:00 service)Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford OX1 1DP

Cost: £5 (includes tea) Contact: Janet Low T 01865 777257 E [email protected]

Choral evensong for members of a�liated choirs in the Oxford Diocese. See details on our website www.rscm-oxford.org.uk. Non-a�liated choirs and individuals welcome if space allows.

Oxfordshire Area Event

COME AND SING AN EPIPHANY PROCESSIONChristopher Helyer

Sunday 15 January 201716:00 to 18:30East Portlemouth Church TQ7 8PE

Cost: No charge – retiring collection Contact: Joy Winzer T 01364 642448 E [email protected]

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: �e journey of the wise men; Jesus’ �rst miracle; �e baptism of Jesus, and our own membership of Christ through our baptism.

Devon Area Event

PREPARING FOR VOICE FOR LIFE AWARDSAndrew Moodie & John Wardle

Thursday 26 January 201719:00 to 21:00St John the Baptist, Kingsthorpe, Northampton NN2 6QD

Cost: £5 to include light refreshments. Contact: Andrew Moodie T 01604 780507 E [email protected] John Wardle T 01572 829923 E [email protected]

If you are working towards an award, or considering it at some point in the near future, come to this awards training session.�is 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


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COME AND SING CHORAL EVENSONGTimothy Noon

Saturday 4 February 201713:15 to 17:00Exeter Cathedral EX1 1HS

Cost: £5, £1 under 18 Contact: Joy Winzer T 01364 642448 E [email protected]

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 CANDLEMASOliver Hancock

Saturday 4 February 201715:00 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 [email protected]

Join us to mark the end of the Christmas season with music and readings to re�ect 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, Duru�é and Balfour Gardiner. Under 18s must be supervised.

Portsmouth Area Event

LIFT UP YOUR VOICEMiles Quick

Saturday 11 March 201714:30 to 17:00Bridport United Church, East Street, Bridport DT6 3LJ

Cost: £8 (£10 non-members), £5 young people Contact: David Duvall T 07855 947104 E [email protected]

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

SOUTH OF ENGLAND

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF YOUNG PEOPLE INTO CHURCH CHOIRSAndrew Moodie & Jem Lowther

Saturday 25 February 201714:30 to 16:30St Peter, Brackley NN13 7BZ

Cost: £5 (£7 non-members) including light refreshments Contact: Andrew Moodie T 01604 780507 E [email protected]

‘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.



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MUSIC FROM TAIZÉ AND IONAFrances Novillo

Saturday 18 March 201710:00 to 13:00St Luke, Sway SO41 6BD

Cost: £8 (£10 non-members) Contact: Hilary Forrest T 01202 429842 E [email protected]

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 EVENSONGSteven Grahl

Saturday 25 March 201713:45 to 18:30 (17.30 service)Peterborough Cathedral PE1 1XS

Cost: £5 adults, under 18 no charge Contact: Jane McKee T 01780 762398 E [email protected]

An opportunity for award holders to join together and sing choral evensong in the magni�cent setting of Peterborough Cathedral. �is 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.


COME AND SING STAINER’S CRUCIFIXIONPhilip Arkwright

Sunday 2 April 201714:00 to 17:00Buckfast Abbey TQ11 0EE

Cost: £5, £1 under 18 Contact: Joy Winzer T 01364 642448 E [email protected]

Come and Sing Stainer’s Cruci�xion 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 BULLARDAlan Bullard

Saturday 8 April 201710:00 to 16:30St George’s RC Church, Taunton TA1 3NN

Cost: £15 (£18 non-members), £5 full-time education Contact: Jerry King T 01278 662597 E [email protected]

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


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COME AND SING STAINER’S THE CRUCIFIXIONOliver 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 [email protected]

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 2017Charles Harrison & Tim Ravalde

Saturday 29 April 201714:15 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.�e 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 EventRSCM CHOIRS For RSCM Voices (South), Voices (West) and MYC events see pages 19–20.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Area Choirs’ Festival 2017Saturday 6 May 2017Chichester Cathedral PO19 1PXdir. Charles Harrison & Tim RavaldeArea Festival EvensongSaturday 6 May 2017St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4M 8ADdir. Andrew Carwood Ely Choirs’ FestivalSaturday 13 May 2017Ely Cathedral CB7 4DLdirector tbcStrengthen for ServiceTuesday 16 – Thursday 18 May 2017Mill House, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7ESdir. the Revd Canon Helen BentThe ‘Big Sing’ with Bob ChilcottSaturday 20 May 2017Holy Cross, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4EFdir. Bob Chilcott

SOUTH OF ENGLAND

THE OXFORD THREE-DAY COURSE FOR CHORISTERS (non-residential) aged 8–18Dr 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 [email protected]

�is 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. �ere is also an opportunity for choristers to sing evensong in Christchurch Cathedral.

Oxfordshire Area Event


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WALES

MESSIAS / MESSIAH IN WELSHMeirion Wynn Jones (director) & Simon Pearce (organist)

Saturday 3 December 201613:30 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 [email protected]

Mae hwn yn gy�e i ganu Rhan 1 o Messiah yn y Gymraeg. �is is an opportunity to sing Part 1 of Messiah in Welsh. �ere will be a rehearsal at 14:00 (registration from 13:30) and the concert will begin at 19:00. �e �rst half of the concert will comprise other seasonal music.

West Wales Area Event

LIFT UP YOUR VOICE AND/OR PICK UP YOUR INSTRUMENT!Miles Quick

Wednesday 22 March 201718:30 to 21:00St Paul, Sketty SA2 9AR

Cost: £5 Contact: Jill Francis T 01792 796735 E [email protected]

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

STRENGTHEN FOR SERVICE ‘LITE’The Revd Canon Helen Bent

Tuesday 21 March 201710:00 to 16:00St Margaret, Wrexham LL11 2SH

Cost: No charge. Refreshments and light lunch provided. Contact: E [email protected]

�is training day is speci�cally 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


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BRONZE/SILVER AWARD EXAM TRAININGAlistair Warwick

Saturday 18 March 201710:00 to 16:00Holy Trinity, Stirling FK8 2RG

Cost: Donation towards costs Contact: K. Mann T 01241 853874 E [email protected]

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.

SCOTLAND

RSCM SATURDAY SCHOOLSSaturday 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• A�ordably 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

For information about Saturday Schools in your local area or if you’d like to o�er your church as a venue contact [email protected]

VENUES AROUND THE UK STARTING JANUARY 2017�e �rst 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.


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IRELAND

RSCM AWARDS SERVICEBlánaid Murphy

Saturday 21 January 201714:00 to 17:00 (16:00 service)St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, Dublin D01 DK83

Cost: No charge Contact: �érèse Gaughan T +353 (0)87 762 4380 E [email protected]

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 & PIANISTSPeter Stobart

Saturday 28 January 201714:00 to 17:00St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork T12 K710


Peter Stobart will lead a workshop on hymn playing for organists/pianists giving helpful tips and hints on leading the hymns in worship. �ere is no charge for this event and refreshments will be provided. Please contact [email protected] or call +353 (0)87 762 4380 to con�rm your attendance.

Ireland Area Event

VOICE FOR LIFE TASTER SESSIONJacqui Dickinson

Saturday 18 February 201710:00 to 12:00 Heyn Hall, St Mark’s Church, Dundela BT2 4DR

Cost: No charge Contact: Jacqui Dickinson T +44 (0)7901 835771 E [email protected]

Come and have all your questions answered regarding the Voice for Life scheme by Jacqui Dickinson, Awards Administrator. �e session will include what is expected at each level of coloured ribbon and the requirements of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Please contact [email protected] or call +44 (0) 7901 835771 to con�rm your attendance.

Ireland Area Event

MEET AND SING!Mark Bowyer

Saturday 25 March 201711:00 to 14:00Down Cathedral, Downpatrick BT30 6AB


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, a�liates and non-a�liates alike. You may want to bring a packed lunch and tea/co�ee will be provided for a small charge. Please contact [email protected] or call +353 (0)87 762 4380 to con�rm your attendance.

Ireland Area Event


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COME AND SING STAINER’S CRUCIFIXIONTristan Russcher

Monday 10 April 201717:30 to 21:30 (20:00 service)Saint Bartholomew’s Church, Dublin D04 PD71

Cost: €10 Contact: �érèse Gaughan T +353 (0)87 762 4380 E [email protected]

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 �e Cruci�xion by John Stainer during Holy Week. See www.rscmireland.com for booking details.

Ireland Area Event

IRELAND

WE COME TO YOU ...TRAINING VISITS AT YOUR OWN CHURCH

RSCM Education sta� are available to visit and deliver customized training to your church, in the areas of choral training, congregational and instrumental music, and ministerial training.

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 [email protected]


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RSCM CHOIRS

RSCM Northern Cathedral SingersDirector: Andrew Reid (RSCM Director) Contact: Karen Banks T 07753 826209 E [email protected] 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

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 18 February 2017 17:15 service (girls and adults) Durham Cathedral

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 25 February 2017 17:30 service (boys and adults) Manchester Cathedral

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 18 March 2017 17:00 service (boys and adults) Selby Abbey

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 25 March 2017 16:00 service (girls and adults) Halifax Minster

FORTHCOMING EVENT Choral VespersSaturday 6 May 2017Westminster Cathedral

RSCM Voices (South)Director: Scott Farrell

Contact: Andrew Robson T 01722 424848 E [email protected] www.rscm.com/choirs

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 7 January 2017 17:30 service (provisional) Peterborough Cathedral

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 18 February 2017 17:30 service (provisional) Ely Cathedral

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 18 March 2017 15:30 service (provisional) Norwich Cathedral

CHORAL EVENSONG Monday 17 April 2017 15:15 service Rochester 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 are welcome to the services and concerts listed here.

RSCM Voices (West)Director: Peter Parshall

Contact: John Henderson T 01793 525856 E [email protected] W www.rscm.com/choirs

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 14 January 2017 17:00 service Tewkesbury Abbey

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 11 February 2017 17:30 service Hereford Cathedral

FORTHCOMING EVENT Choral EvensongMonday 1 May 2017, 17:15 service (boys, girls, adults)York Minster


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RSCM Scottish VoicesDirector: Frikki Walker

Contact: Gary Young T 07796 015639 E [email protected] 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.

CHORAL EVENSONG IN LINLITHGOWSaturday 14 January 201716:00 serviceSt Michael’s Parish Church, The Cross, Linlithgow EH49 7AL

CHORAL EVENSONG IN STIRLINGSaturday 4 March 201716:00 serviceChurch of the Holy Rude, St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED

RSCM Millennium Youth ChoirDirector: Adrian Lucas

Contact: RSCM Education T 01722 424843 E [email protected] W www.rscm.com/myc The RSCM Millennium Youth Choir was founded in 2000 at the suggestion of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It o�ers 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.

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 29 April 2017 15:30 service (provisional) Bristol Cathedral

RSCM Residentiary ChoirDirector: Silas Wollston

Contact: Roy Sutton E [email protected] 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.

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 18 February 2017 17:15 service Wells Cathedral

CHORAL EVENSONG Saturday 25 March 2017 17:15 service Llanda� Cathedral

FORTHCOMING EVENT Choral Evensong Saturday 20 May 2017, 16:00 serviceThe Old Parish Church of Peebles EH45 8SW

RSCM CHOIRS

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Choral Evensong Monday 1 May 2017, 17:30 serviceSalisbury CathedralWeekend Services in Bristol Cathedral:Choral EvensongSaturday 27 May 2017, 15:30 serviceChoral EucharistSunday 28 May 2017, 10:00 serviceChoral EvensongSunday 28 May 2017, 15:30 service

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


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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 [email protected]

Birmingham Alison Vining T 07971 265702 E [email protected]

Bradford Ron Fletcher T 07825 373304 E [email protected]

Buckinghamshire Peter Willett T 01844 343487 E [email protected]

Bristol & Swindon Rosemarie Saunders T 07765 392852 E [email protected]

Canterbury Tracey Laws T 01233 820298 E [email protected]

Channel Islands Contact RSCM Centre T 01722 424848 E [email protected]

Chester Karen Salisbury T 0161 283 8309 E [email protected]

Cornwall Karen Harris T 07984 678628 E [email protected]

Coventry & Warwickshire Jennifer Ball T 01827 873625 E [email protected]

Cumbria Joan Gordon T 01768 352980 E [email protected]

Contact details

REGIONAL CONTACTS

North of England Simon Russell T 07909 886997 E [email protected]

Areas: Birmingham; Bradford; Chester; Coventry & Warwickshire; Cumbria; Derbyshire; Durham; Hereford & South Shropshire; Lancashire; Lich�eld; Lincoln; Liverpool (inc. Isle of Man); Manchester; North & East Yorkshire; Northumbria; Ripon & Leeds; She�eld & South Yorkshire; Southwell & Notts; Wake�eld; Worcestershire

South of England Andrew Moodie T 01604 780507 / 07711 551739 E [email protected]

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; Su�olk; Sussex; Wessex; Winchester

Wales Stuart Robinson T 07831 827701 E [email protected]

Areas: North Wales; South East Wales; Swansea & Brecon; West Wales/Dyfed

Scotland Alistair Warwick T 07792 566349 E [email protected]

Ireland Mark Bowyer T +353 (0)85 166 1627 E [email protected]


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Derbyshire Elin Heron T 01773 821262 E [email protected]

Devon Andrew MariesT 01884 34389 E [email protected] www.rscm-devon.org.uk

Durham David HarrisT 0191 374 1659 E [email protected]

Ely Ken Di�eyT 01480 458846 E di�[email protected] www.rscmely.org.uk

Essex & East London James DavyT 07967 752637 E [email protected] www.rscm-eel.org.uk

Gloucestershire Rebecca ColemanT 01453 753041 E [email protected] www.rscm-glos.org.uk

Guildford Ian ChurchT 01483 564939 E [email protected] www.rscmguildfordarea.org.uk

Hereford & South Shropshire Jon Weller E [email protected]

Ireland �érèse GaughanT +353 (0)87 7624 380 E [email protected] W www.rscmireland.com

Isle of WightDr David PriceT 02392 823300 (ext. 226 or 228) E [email protected]

Lancashire Tim Simmonite T 01772 655752 E [email protected]

Leicestershire Judith Williams T 07976 834025 E [email protected]

Lich�eld Elaine Hill T 01782 318227 E [email protected]

Lincoln Liz Hill T 01529 240839 E [email protected]

Liverpool (inc. Isle of Man) Alison Caine T 07763 370633 E [email protected] W www.rscmliverpool.org.uk

London Jennifer Beard T 020 8866 7637 E [email protected] www.rscmlondon.org.uk

Manchester Contact RSCM Centre T 01722 424848 E [email protected]

Norfolk David Dunnett T 01603 218315 E [email protected]

North & East Yorkshire Steve Maltby T 01947 841000 E [email protected] W www.rscmnorthandeastyorkshire.co.uk

North Wales Irene LewisT 01978 852624E [email protected]

Northumbria �e Revd Ann McGivernT 0191 266 5442 E [email protected]

Oxfordshire Cynthia HallT 01865 310686 E [email protected] www.rscm-oxford.org.uk

Peterborough & Northampton Jane McKeeT 01780 762398 E [email protected] www.rscmpeterboroughandnorthampton.co.uk

Contact details


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Portsmouth �e Revd Canon John Draper T 02392 581834 E [email protected]

Ripon & Leeds Matthew Lazenby T 07854 079418 E [email protected]

Rochester Sue Moore T 020 8859 6997 E [email protected]

St Albans, Hertford & Bedford Sue AboodT 01234 314173 E [email protected] www.rscm-stalbans.org.uk

Scotland Nicola LawrenceT 0141 886 7963 E [email protected] www.rscmscotland.org

She�eld & South Yorkshire Ray GallagherT 01709 540819 / 07737 984894 E [email protected]

Somerset Jerry King T 01278 662597 E [email protected]

South East Wales Dr Emma Gibbins T 07952 514117 E [email protected]

Southwark & East Surrey Nick BlandT 07973 638317 E [email protected] www.rscmsouthwark.org.uk

Southwell & Notts Michael WorthT 0115 970 1238 E [email protected] www.rscmnotts.co.uk

Su�olkContact RSCM CentreT 01722 424848 E [email protected]

SussexSue Howell EvansT 07791 241409 E [email protected]

Swansea & Brecon Prof Anthony Davies T 01792 429543 E [email protected]

Wake�eld Ruth Carter T 01977 707729 / 07855 588020 E [email protected]

Wessex David DuvallT 07855 947104 E [email protected]

West Wales/Dyfed Mary Evans T 01267 236872 E [email protected]

Winchester Philip Dowd T 02380 841679 E [email protected] W www.rscm.com/winchester

Worcestershire Tim MorrisT 01562 744344 E [email protected]

RSCM EDUCATION

The RSCM o�ers 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 [email protected] W www.rscm.com/courses


*This o� er is available in the UK and Ireland to new members or those who have not held membership in the past � ve years. You must attend a registered RSCM national or local Area event and pick up an application form and voucher to obtain your discount.

Introductory o� er for new and returning members

25% o� a one-year RSCM A� liate or Individual Membership when you attend an RSCM course or event*

To � nd out more about the bene� ts of becoming an RSCM member visit www.rscm.com/join-us or phone 01722 424841

Membership provides access to:• Discounts on all national RSCM

courses and events• Discounts on RSCM

publications• Quarterly RSCM magazines• Guidance and support from

the RSCMand more!

So please support the events in your Area and invite a friend to join you!

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