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Leading into Light
Leadership in Church Music
The RSCM is thrilled to present Leading into Light, our 2025 online Church Music Leadership Conference!
Join us for an inspiring day of sessions led by a diverse range of contributors, exploring different aspects of leadership – from local and young leaders to clergy and even those who never saw themselves as leaders.
This day will provide practical advice and approaches rooted in a narrative that, whatever your personal experience and skill level, these things really matter and all play their part in enabling church music to flourish. In a challenging world, we are working to bring some hope and joy.
The conference will be hosted online live with interactive elements, but if you can’t join on the day, your ticket allows you to catch up later at your convenience.
Join us and buy your ticket for as little as £39.00 (RSCM Members) or £45.00 (Full Price). Members can use their discount code to claim the discount.
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Each session will last 35–45 mins and will include a short Q&A. There will be two tea breaks and a lunch break slot.
Local Leadership
Join Richard Hubbard in exploring how local leadership can encourage musicians to make inspiring music in worship. Discover how to engage your congregation’s gifts and potential.
Music as Mission: Giving the Church a Voice
The Dean of Chapel at St John’s College The Revd Vicky Johnson, Cambridge explores how music can be harnessed as a missional tool for the church.
The Reluctant Leader: From Choir Stalls to Conductor
Watch a curated panel discussion on navigating the transition to leadership in music. Gain insights from Tim Williams, Lucy Adcock and others.
Learning Through Teaching: Rethinking Leadership
Experienced choral director, and RSCM Chief Examiner Adrian Lucas explores practical approaches for incorporating questioning into work with choirs and singers, fostering their skills as ‘thinking musicians’ and encouraging their musical independence.
Two Heads Are Better Than One
Join us for a conversation with Dean The Revd Abi Thompson and Director of Music Tom Daggett (Sheffield Cathedral); The Revd Sandy Clarke and Director of Music Jordan Theis (St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham) on how clergy and music leaders can work in synergy. Sharing case studies showing how both ‘sides’ as they are so often characterised as can work together successfully as a team.
Young People as Leaders, Not Followers
We will be joined by members of the Growing Faith team from the Church of England who will discuss approaches and strategies that unlock the leadership potential of young people and empower them to find their voice.
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