A big thank you to all the churches that marked Music Sunday this year. It is always fascinating to hear what you have been doing, whether within the context of worship or beyond, and to see your posts on social media.

Bringing people together was a strong theme, whether through Come & Sing events such as those at Fordingbridge and St Martin’s Church, Herne, or by gathering singers from different churches and the wider community, as in the Celebration of Sacred Music Making in East Bristol. Songs of Praise, concerts and recitals, and of course coffee and cake, also featured, alongside the awarding of medals, ribbons and surplices.

Please do continue to send reports and photographs to [email protected] so that some can be included in the September issue of Church Music Quarterly.

Finally, why not make a note in the church diary? Music Sunday next year, which will also mark our Centenary, will be celebrated on Sunday 13 June.

The Church Times Festival of Faith and Music, created in partnership with RSCM, returns this year as a one-day symposium at Southwark Cathedral, London. The aim has been to put together a day that celebrates church music in all its glory - one that will send you home encouraged, inspired and equipped with new, and practical ideas to try in your home parish.

Please note that there are special prices for RSCM Members, Church Times subscribers, ordinands, full-time students and under 30s.

For full details and to book please click the button below to visit the Hymns Ancient & Modern website. 

This new initiative seeks to recognise young church musicians (aged 18 to 30 inclusive, as of 30 June 2026) who are making a significant contribution to the flourishing of church music in their context. There is still time to nominate ahead of the 30 June deadline. Click below for more information.

The RSCM is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2026 Honorary Awards. Each year, the RSCM Council confers Honorary Awards on those who have made outstanding contributions to church music at an international level, as well as those who offer faithful service in more local settings. Recipients come from across the world and across the traditions of church music, reflecting the RSCM’s commitment to enabling the flourishing of church music in diverse communities and contexts.

Hugh Morris said: ‘It is wonderful to mark the achievements of church musicians from across the globe, who represent a wide range of contexts and settings. We honour them and all they have done, and look forward to publicly celebrating their contributions at Celebration Day in September in our ‘home’ city of Salisbury.’

You can read a list of this year’s recipients here and find fuller details in the June issue of CMQ.

A research study at Oxford Brookes University is exploring how musicians in the UK experience their religious identity in professional contexts. If you’re 18+, have worked as a semi‑professional or professional musician in the UK at any time since 2010, and identify with a religious affiliation, you’re invited to take part. You can take the survey by clicking the button below.

As well as stocking all RSCM Publications, Church Music Society and Antico edition, the RSCM Music Shop stocks a wide range of choral music from OUP, Novello, Boosey & Hawkes, Faber Music and others. RSCM Members are reminded to sign in to take advantage of their discounts, and to order RSCM medals, ribbons, music folders, and storage boxes.

For those who prefer not to order online, Matthew (our man in Norwich, with an incomparable knowledge of church music) is happy to take your calls or emails.

We use our voices every day. Whether singing, leading prayers, reading Scripture, or preaching, caring for your voice is essential. Join our expert-led session online on 14 July at 7pm to discover practical tips for keeping your voice healthy and using it with confidence. Free for members (using the discount code sent by email) and just £5 for non-members. We look forward to seeing you there!

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