The RSCM is increasingly focused on the future. We urgently need to address, both at scale and with speed, the lack of children involved in church music within schools and churches. These children are the congregations, choirs and music groups of tomorrow. That’s why this year’s Annual Appeal is titled ‘Enabling Tomorrow’s Voices’. We have numerous plans in development to turn this vision into reality.

As you continue reading, you’ll see that one of our key resources to support children, Hymnpact!, is growing and evolving. But this is just the beginning. With your support, we can continue to address the lack of children involved in church music. Click here to find out more. 

Thank you for journeying with us.

Hugh Morris
RSCM Director

Hymnpact!, our hymn resource for primary schools and churches, continues to grow, including four new hymns (with a fifth on the way) and faith notes that explore the theological background. Join our next webinar on Wednesday, 2 October to explore some of the new material (click below for information and to book).

We also have a new Facebook page, which you can visit here. There is lots to explore and discover in Hymnpact! and the start of a new academic year is a great time to take out a subscription. Go to www.rscm.org.uk/learn-with-us/hymnpact to find out more!

Huge thanks to John Bell for delivering an inspiring evening, full of ideas to enhance congregational participation in church music. His suggestions included flexible ways to engage hidden musicians in the congregation and how to introduce new tunes easily, making it approachable and encouraging everyone to join in.

A recording of the evening is now available for purchase. Please share information about the lecture with anyone who may be interested.

As we continue to mark the 100^th anniversary of the death of this prolific composer, there are still three opportunities to come together to sing and/or hear some of his glorious choral music.  

Thursday, 17 October, 10am to 1pm (online)

Music has always been a key part of church worship, yet most of the composers we historically associate with its development are male. However, women of faith have composed music throughout the ages, just as they have always sung and played from the earliest times. Join the Revd Anna Macham, Canon Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral, for a session exploring how women have composed sacred music across different periods of history and the impact this had on their lives and work.

Looking for new ideas for what to sing in church? Why not explore our specially recorded playlist on YouTube? Featuring music for Christmas and selections from some of our other resource collections, it’s perfect for discovering fresh inspiration. So, put the kettle on, sit back and let the music spark new ideas. Once you’ve ordered and learned the pieces, don’t forget to share the news of your performance!

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