RSCM Centenary
The RSCM is celebrating its Centenary in 2027 with a myriad of special events, publications and campaigns spread across the UK and with our international partners across the world. As we look back on our past and forward to the future, we are also taking the opportunity to honour all the individuals who work to enable the flourishing of church music. We are considering with gratitude and joy how we have this wonderful activity available to us which elevates the spirit and connects us together in fellowship. There are many ways to get involved, online or in-person, as a participant or spectator – please join us!
RSCM Connect
Centenary Launch
A free online event on all we have planned for 2027 and the history of the RSCM
7 December 2026
Centenary Diary
RSCM Connect Event: Centenary Launch | 7 December 2026
A free online event for our Members, featuring a talk from the RSCM’s archivist Dr John Henderson on the history of the RSCM, a presentation on all we have planned for 2027, and an opportunity to ask questions.
BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong recording | 3 April 2027
The RSCM Youth Choir will record choral evensong in Beverley Minster during its Easter course in York, for later broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Members are warmly invited to attend the recording.
Come and Sing Festival Service at St Paul’s Cathedral | 15 May
Sing beneath the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral as part of a massed choir celebrating the RSCM’s Centenary.
Music Sunday | 13 June
Churches across the UK and beyond will celebrate the gift of music in worship as part of our annual Music Sunday.
Three Choirs Festival Evensong | 25 July
The RSCM Youth Choir sings evensong as part of the Three Choirs Festival.
Youth Choir in Bristol | 26–29 July
Emerging Leaders course | 16–20 August
Residentiary Choir in Salisbury | 16–22 August
Bath Course | 23–29 August
There will also be a Come & Sing event for RSCM Bath Course alumni.
RSCM Bath Course gala concert | 28 August
Celebration Weekend in Liverpool | 8–10 October
- 8 October: Schools’ Day
- 9 October: Celebration Concert at Liverpool Cathedral. The flagship event for the Centenary year, featuring Bob Chilcott, John Bell, Will Todd and The Gesualdo Six.
- 10 October: Evensong with massed choirs, including the Liverpool Cathedral Choir, the RSCM Voices Choirs, the RSCM Residentiary Choir and the RSCM Youth Choir.
Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey | 5 December
A service marking the foundation of the RSCM, held on the eve of the Centenary of its founding.
A Century in Song
Join us for Inside… A Century in Song, a series of lunchtime talks giving practical tips and tricks on how you can approach and direct the 10 pieces from A Century in Song. Aimed at conductors but also for singers who want to gain a greater understanding of the music. Starting in September and running into the RSCM’s centenary year, each talk will feature a special guest to discuss the music with RSCM Staff.
A Century in Song
10 pieces, for each decade of the RSCM, with accompanying articles and lunchtime talks
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