We have been delighted by the positive response to the announcement of The Choir Project. If you missed the launch presentation, it is still available in the members’ area, where you can join the hundreds who attended live or have watched it since. The list of churches wanting to be involved is already substantial and continues to grow.

There are two things you can do to help right now. First, please share details of the two project staff roles currently being advertised. Second, please bear with us as we begin to get the project properly underway - this is exactly what the new staff will help us to do.

In addition, we are looking for two highly motivated and enthusiastic colleagues, who are passionate about the role music can play in discipleship, to join us as part of the core project team. For more information, visit: www.rscm.org.uk/join-us/work-for-us/ 

If you would like to receive updates, email [email protected] to make sure you are kept informed.

24–25 April | Sarum College, Salisbury

We are delighted to invite you to our Church Music Conference, in association with Aspire Classical Organs.

Friday evening
An optional pre-conference event including Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral, followed by a two-course dinner and a singing session led by RSCM Director, Hugh Morris, exploring exciting new repertoire.

Saturday
A full day of speakers and workshop leaders sharing their experience and passion for church music. Specialist sessions will support clergy, assist directors of music, equip organists, inspire and nurture choir members, and encourage congregational singing. Lunch is included.

Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to network, and our staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

Places are limited, so book early, and do share this with others in your church who may be interested. If you have space in your car, why not bring a colleague?

We look forward to welcoming you to our home in Salisbury.

Full conference details & booking

There’s still plenty of time to take part in Music Sunday this year.

Why not host a Come & Sing Evensong? These are growing in popularity and are a wonderful way to welcome new singers into your church community. Hugh Morris will be leading one at St Mary’s Church, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, on Music Sunday, using the newly available music pack.

As always, Music Sunday is flexible: you can shape it to suit your own context. Whether it’s including special prayers in a service, planning a bespoke act of worship, or organising a social event, there are plenty of ways to get involved. You’ll find a wealth of ideas and resources on our website to help you.

If you have any questions, do get in touch: [email protected]

The RSCM and the Cathedral Music Trust are delighted to announce the fifth year of the Church Choir Award, which supports church choirs in developing and enriching their work.

The programme is open for applications from Monday 16 March to Monday 4 May 2026. Choirs demonstrating high musical standards and a desire to grow are invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 for a specific project that is innovative, creative, or enriching.

New for 2026, alongside the financial support provided by Cathedral Music Trust, the RSCM will offer tailored support to award recipients. This may include help through Voice for Life, Young Voices materials, Hymnpact!, or discounted places on RSCM courses. As in previous years, recipients will also receive one year’s free RSCM group membership.

Applications are now open for our next cohort of Emerging Leaders! The Emerging Leaders programme is for aspiring choral directors based in the UK (aged 18+), combining online learning and discussion sessions with opportunities to practise choral direction skills in a real-life environment on residential courses.

Click below for more information and access to the application form. The application deadline is Monday 25th April at 12 noon. 

You can find details of RSCM-organised events and Member Organised Events on the website, and by signing up to our Events Newsletter, issued on the first Wednesday of each month. Click here to sign up. 

Just as sharing Easter chocolate is part of the joy of the season, so too is sharing the stories of church music at this special time of year. Tag us on social media or send us a short write-up of what you have been doing - pictures are especially welcome! Remember that you are part of a worldwide community. Help us celebrate all that church music offers to so many people.

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