The Royal School of Church Music is an international ecumenical organisation which aims to nurture music-making in worship and in the wider community, by providing a wide range of resources. Its main premises are located in Surrey, but its activities throughout the world are promoted by a network of local Area Committees. The Wakefield Diocese is served by the Wakefield Area Committee.

The Royal School of Church Music website offers a variety of resources for church musicians, including advice about training, remuneration, events and membership.

 

 

 

 

Music and Worship Autumn Workshops

A series of workshops led by Gordon Appleton in autumn 2009 for clergy, music directors and singers to explore ways in which simple music can contribute to worship:

 

Sing the Eucharist

Monday 21 September, 7.30 - 9.30pm at All Saints Church, Darton
Tuesday 22 September, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Halifax Parish Church.

For more information - click here and to book - contact Richard Haigh - 01924 255835.

 

Sing Scripture

Tuesday 13 October, 7.30 - 9.30pm at Halifax Parish Church.
Monday 19 October, 7.30 - 9.30pm at All Saints Church, Darton

For more information - click here and to book - contact Richard Haigh - 01924 255835.

 

Wakefield Diocese Organ Tuition Scheme - a scheme to provide pianists with organ tuition.

Wakefield RSCM Singers - information brochure about this new choir begun in June 2008.

Awards for Junior Choristers - an easy guide to the Dean's and Bishop's Awards in Wakefield Diocese.

RSCM Wakefield Area Report 2008

 

 

Calling all Boy Choristers

There are currently vacancies in Wakefield Cathedral Choir for boy choristers. Click here to find ten reasons for joining and more details.

 

 

Further information may be obtained from the Wakefield RSCM Area Secretary, Richard Haigh (01924 255835), or the Area Chairman, Rev Simon Reynolds (01226 384596).