The Royal School of Church Music supports a world-wide network of 8,500 churches, schools and individuals. We are committed to achieving the best use of good music in worship – whatever the resources, whatever the styles. Through education, training, publications, advice and encouragement, we aim to support church music today and to invest in church music for the future.
SYDNEY is the venue for the 2019 Australia and NZ Winter School. Running from 6 to 14 July – a winter school instead of a summer one…that will beat Sydney’s heat! Start preparing! Full information coming!
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An education programme designed to help practising church musicians to develop the skills they need for the role. More information
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Masses of Anglicans from far and wide gathered 11.00am Saturday 9 February 2019 at Christchurch's Boys' High School auditorium for the Episcopal Ordination of Reverend Dr Peter Carrell as the Diocese's 9th Bishop.
The Service began with the processions of Clergy,...
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RSCMNZ President Paul V Ellis has been recognised in the 2019 New Year's Honours list by The Queen for his countless years of service to the world of music as a teacher, choir director, organist, mentor for young...
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On 27 July 2018, RSCM UK announced that The Very Reverdend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster Abbey would succeed retired Lord Brian Gill as Chairman of Council for the worldwide Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). He commences duties in the Autumn...
Waikato Branch of the Royal School of Church Music, under the administration of Dave Brookes, extends an invitation to Pianists who have reached Grade VI or better to enter the magical world of organ playing and study using a tried and true course.
It is an achievement...
It is with sadness we learn that Nigel Werry of Wellington NZ has passed away early May 2018. He served as NZ Secretary for RSCM for numerous years during the 20th Century.
He will be remembered by many senior members as the brilliant organiser of annual Summer Choir Schools. He was also custodian of the RSCM...
President Paul Ellis has called Councillors to the RSCMNZ National Council 2018 AGM (to be held by teleconference) starting 7.30 am Saturday 19 May. Reports from the five branches will cover respective activities for the 2017/18 year and future visions. He is pictured at the organ of St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Christchurch, during a Music Sunday...
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