Welcome

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) enables the flourishing of church music. We encourage and resource churches, musicians, and church communities of all kinds to ensure they have access to relevant support, training, and education resources to sustain them in the present. And we work to inspire the church musicians of the future.

Across the UK, Ireland, and worldwide, our network of thousands of affiliated churches, schools, and other institutions, together with thousands more individual members, supporters, and volunteers, help us achieve our vision of bringing people closer to God through music.

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Psallam spiritu et mente
I will sing with the spirit and with the understanding also
(1 Corinthians 14:15)

Latest News

Festival of Faith and Music

Have you seen the programme for the Church Times and RSCM Festival of Faith in York on the last weekend of April? The Royal School of Church Music is the curator of the content for what ... Read More.

International Women’s Day and Woman Composer Sunday

Today is International Women’s Day and we look forward to Woman Composer Sunday at the weekend. The RSCM is proud to publish the works of many female composers. We look forward to the ... Read More.

News from the other side of the world

RSCM’s Director, Hugh Morris, has spent the last 12 days travelling across New Zealand, on an official visit to one of RSCM’s five International Partners. A packed itinerary has ... Read More.

Stanford Centenary

2024 marks the centenary of the death of the great choral composer Charles Villiers Stanford. The RSCM has embarked on a year long celebration of his work, combining new editions and ... Read More.

Emerging Leaders – an opportunity for aspiring choir trainers!

Applications are now open for our Emerging Leaders programme for aspiring choral directors. We’ve expanded the programme this year to include online discussions and seminars on a variety ... Read More.

Upcoming Events

Come & Sing Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem


Taunton Minster, Church Square, Taunton
Cost: £ pay-what-you-can donation to cover costs
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Stainer’s Crucifixion in Windsor Parish Church


Parish Church of St John the Baptist, High Street, Windsor
Cost: £7 per singer or free for congregation members to attend the service
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Member Event – Sunday by Sunday 108 Unpacked


Online
Cost: Free for Members | £10 for Non-Members
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VfL Award Examinations


Online
Cost: Bronze £39, Silver £51, Gold £95
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VfL Award Examinations ** Reserved for Derby Cathedral Candidates **


Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby
Cost: Bronze £39, Silver £51, Gold £95
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Safeguarding

We hold to the core Christian belief that each person has value and dignity which comes directly from God’s creation of humanity in His own likeness. Among other things, this implies a duty to value each person as someone who bears the image of God and is loved equally by God, and therefore should be protected from harm.

For more information click here, or contact Jane Fisher, RSCM Safeguarding Officer, on 07908 469587 or jfisher@rscm.com

If you need immediate help out of hours or when the Safeguarding Adviser is not available please contact the local authority Out of Hours Service or if someone is at immediate risk ring 999. Please do email or leave a message for the RSCM Safeguarding Officer if you do this.

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