Welcome

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) enables the flourishing of church music. There is much to explore on this website as to how we do this.

As we enter the Church’s holiest season, we invite you to pause and watch the video of compline, using a beautiful new setting by Lucy Walker. If you would like to use this yourself, copies are available from our webshop.

This is just one example of how across the UK, Ireland, and worldwide, we support thousands of churches, schools, and other institutions, together with thousands more individual members. Scroll down for our latest news and sign up for our newsletter: Notes from the Director. We warmly welcome new Members, Friends, and supporters.

Latest News

A Season to Sing London Launch Concert

The ancient church of St Bartholomew-the-Great in the City of London resounded with joyous voices on the evening of Saturday 22nd March when Luminosa Voices performed Joanna Forbes ... Read More.

Skills in focus: RSCM Youth Choir in Salisbury

The RSCM's flagship Youth Choir have recently been in Salisbury for four days of skills-based training, development, and liturgical singing. "Bringing together young people from a wide ... Read More.

Fabulous Singing Break with Joanna Forbes L’Estrange announced

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) is delighted to announce its 2025 Singing Break led by acclaimed composer, vocalist and music director Joanna Forbes L’Estrange. Taking place from ... Read More.

RSCM Young Voices Toolkit: putting children and young people back at the heart of music ministry

The RSCM has launched the Young Voices Toolkit, a brand new, step-by-step online guide to setting up a junior choir, created in consultation with David Fawcett, composer and Assistant ... Read More.

Does your church need support to develop its choral music making?

The RSCM and Cathedral Music Trust appreciate the vital contribution made by church choirs to the world of choral and organ music, both through their regular music-making and the musical ... Read More.

Upcoming Events

Hymnpact! Support – Session 6


Online
Cost: Free
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Refreshing Hymn Singing in Schools – An Introduction to Hymnpact!


Online
Cost: Free
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RSCM Young Voices Network


Online
Cost: Free for Members | £10 for Non-Members
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God the Holy Trinity with Joanna Forbes L'Estrange


Online
Cost: Free, donations welcome
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Online Event – Supporting Neurodiversity


Online
Cost: Free for Members | £10 for Non-Members
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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 and to view our Safeguarding Policy click here, or contact Emma Huxley RSCM Safeguarding Officer via email safeguarding@rscm.com or call 01722 424856.

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