Thank you for reading our newsletters throughout the year, and for being with us on our journey as we enable the flourishing of church music. This is our last, but no means least, edition of 2024. As ever, read on for news and information. Wherever you are, please accept the good wishes from all of us at the RSCM for a joyful and peaceful Christmas.

Hugh Morris
RSCM Director

Bookings have been flooding in for the RSCM Bath Course, our annual summer choral residential for young people aged 8–21. The course offers a blend of great music, skills development, and the chance to connect with other young musicians from across the country.

Next year, the course will take place from Monday, 18 August, to Sunday, 24 August. For the first time, it will be directed by Jennifer Sterling, Associate Choral Director at St Martin-in-the-Fields.

For more information and to book, click here. Bursary funding is available for those in need.

You can listen to highlights from the 2024 course here

This course is for anyone seeking new and enriching ways to engage with the Bible or wishing to experience church music on a deeper level. No musical experience is required.

The tutor, Dr Delvyn Case, a composer, conductor, writer, speaker, and teacher, will explore how music influences our understanding of theology, faith, and the Bible.

RSCM members can use the code RSCMPSALMS in the coupon field on the booking portal to receive a 20% discount on the course fee. For more information and to book, click here.

From January 2025, the Millennium Youth Choir will be renamed the RSCM Youth Choir. Twenty-five years on from the start of the current millennium, the choir has established itself as an outstanding opportunity for young singers to engage with sacred choral music in worship at a high level, while developing the musicianship and leadership skills essential for their future.

Applications are open to experienced singers aged 16–23. Click here for more information about the choir.

Discover the perfect gift for the music lover in your life, or treat yourself to something truly inspiring. Whether you're a passionate choir director or a devoted music enthusiast, the RSCM Shop has something special waiting for you.

With 40% off selected scores and publications, now is the ideal time to explore a world of hymnals, choral music, educational resources, and more. Let your spirit sing and your collection grow this Christmas season.

Click here to view the Christmas sale. 

Avoid the risk of late deliveries this Christmas and send an RSCM-designed e-card via email, WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger. By donating the cost of postage, you’ll also help support the RSCM’s mission to enable the flourishing of church music.

Our beautiful selection of cards includes designs inspired by traditional Christmas carols, created by award-winning children’s book illustrator Sue Rinaldi, as well as pages from a Book of Hours once owned by Sir Sydney Nicholson, the RSCM’s founder.

Browse the collection and send your e-cards here.

It’s been a very busy year at the RSCM, and we invite you to celebrate with us by watching this short video of highlights. See you in 2025!

RSCM, 19 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EB

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