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. Head Office is located at 19 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2EB, 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.

 

 

 

RSCM Wakefield Area Newsletter - January 2010

 

Come and Sing - Crucifixion

Sunday 21 March 2010 at St Patrick's Church, Huddersfield. Rehearsal 2.15pm to 3.45pm. Performance 5.00pm. Organised by the RSCM. Musical Director - Keith Roberts, Choral Director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds. Click here to download a poster. For booking information - click here or contact Richard Haigh on 01924 255835.

 

Come and Sing - Messiah

Monday 12 April 2010, 7.30pm at All Saints Church, Cawthorne. Organised by the RSCM. Musical Director - Dr Simon Lindley. As well as conducting the Sheffield Bach Choir, Simon Lindley is Organist of Leeds Town Hall, and Organist and Director of Music at Leeds Parish Church. Click here to download a poster. For booking information - click here or contact Richard Haigh on 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).