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Diocesan Festival - Saturday 15th October 2011

The photo shows the assembled choirs during the service at Southwell Minster

Our 2011 Festival was blessed with a wonderful sunny day to honour the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible, using a special Southwell version of the RSCM celebratory Festival Service The Word Revealed.

As in previous years we had a rehearsal at St. Michael's Bramcote earlier in the month, but this year taken by George Richford, Master of the Music at St. Mary Magdalene Newark, in the absence of Paul Hale. On the day itself, a total of 207 singers assembled in the Minster's Great Hall at 2.30 for a processional practice before the final ‘finishing touches’ practice prior to the service at 5.45 pm.

For a fuller report of the event, see the Diocesan Festival 2011 page.

The Royal School of Church Music

Founded by Sir Sydney Nicholson as the School of English Church Music, The RSCM celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Originally supporting the music and worship of the Anglican church, the RSCM is now inter­denominational with over 8,500 affiliates, members and friends in over 40 countries.

The aim of the RSCM is the furtherance of inspiring music-making at the centre of the Church's life and worship, helping to enrich the life of the wider community and encouraging engagement in music in all areas of society, but especially among young people.

The RSCM also publishes music and training resources, and organises courses, short workshops and activities. Its training programmes cover all areas of church music, providing recognized qualifications following successful completion of a course of study.

Awards

The Dean's and Bishop's Chorister Awards Scheme is open to singers of all ages and complements the RSCM's ‘Voice for Life’ Training Scheme.
For more information, visit the Awards and Voice for Life pages.

RSCM membership

Membership of the RSCM provides opportunities to meet musicians from other churches for training, to discover new music, to share ideas, to sing and play together, and to take part in Diocesan choral events.

Additional benefits include reduced-rate fees for local, regional and national training, singing and playing events, and a discount on RSCM publications.
Visit the RSCM website (opens in new window) for more information.

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