Join inspirational composer and conductor Joanna Forbes L’Estrange for an uplifting weekend of singing in the spectacular setting of Auckland Palace. The music will include Joanna’s major new work, A Season to Sing - a choral reimagining of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

Across the weekend there will be workshops, a sing-through performance, and the opportunity to take part in an evensong featuring Joanna’s hugely popular King’s College canticles and her responses. Participants will also have time to explore Auckland Palace, home to world-class collections of art.

‘What a fabulous day spent together learning directly from composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange. 'A Season to Sing' is a work filled with contrast and fun, and Joanna really brought it to life for us today!’ – Walton Voices.

Singers are warmly invited to join the RSCM for its Annual Celebration Day Come & Sing evensong, held this year in the glorious setting of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.

Participants will sing alongside the cathedral choir under the direction of Christ Church’s Director of Music, Peter Holder. The service will also feature the premiere of a newly commissioned anthem by Gabriel Jackson, Glory be to God for dappled things, performed by the cathedral choir.

Two biographies by leading church musicians of the 20th century have recently topped our bestseller lists.

Martin Neary – Time to Declare: My Life in Church Music
This fascinating memoir offers insight into Martin Neary’s remarkable career – from singing at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation to directing the music for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. Find out more

Harry Bramma – Not Half Bad
Former RSCM Director Harry Bramma presents a rich and deeply personal account spanning almost a century of musical and ecclesiastical life in Britain. Find out more

In my travels over the past few weeks, I’ve realised that many people are still unaware that this year is Play the Organ Year. That’s the inspiration behind my Director’s Challenge later in the year.

On 22 November, we’re inviting churches everywhere to join in – and we’re hoping to break a record! Take a look at how you can take part with your own church.

And if you don’t have an organ, you can still support the challenge.

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