Short Courses in the UK 2011

The RSCM offers enjoyable and rewarding courses for all involved in music and singing in the church, for children, young people and adults of all abilities. These complement the RSCM's Voice for Life and Church Music Skills education programmes.

For help in choosing the right course for you, contact +44 (0)1722 424843 or education(at)rscm.com.

Please note that different booking arrangements and Terms & Conditions apply for different courses.

Training is also provided locally in the UK by the RSCM's Area Committees, and you can find details of forthcoming events on the area pages of this website. Courses are also available in other parts of the world - for more details go to the RSCM International websites.

Young People's Courses

The RSCM is well known for its courses for young people, incorporating the ever-popular ingredients of a broad range of choral repertoire, vocal development, fun and friendship. These courses are an ideal complement to the Voice for Life programme, and build upon the training that choristers receive in their own choirs.

Download a copy of the brochure for Young People's Courses 2011 below:

Download Young People's Courses brochure here

SPRING COURSE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Director: Gordon Appleton	Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2011 Sedbergh School, Cumbria Price: £245 (£285 non-members)
This course offers the popular combination of inspirational music-making and a great holiday. Gordon Appleton, experienced RSCM Course Director, leads a team of excellent staff, who provide separate tutorials for boys, girls and young altos, tenors and basses. The teaching is designed to develop individual voices within the context of learning choral music for daily services. Each House contributes its own music to the services as well as having the experience of singing in the full choir. The spring course moves to a new location this year. Sedbergh School is set in the small town of Sedbergh, in the far north-west of the Yorkshire Dales, and has a large chapel. There will be free time to make the most of the school's excellent sports facilities and the surrounding area. This course is designed for children and young people aged 10 to 17 years. A small number of bursaries are available - see information below.
SUMMER COURSE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Director: Geoff Weaver	Monday 15 – Sunday 21 August 2011 Kingswood School, Bath Price: £360 (£425 non-members)
Young people love returning to this course year after year, to enjoy music and friendship in the beautiful city of Bath. Kingswood School stands above the city, with a wonderful view towards Bath Abbey, where the participants have opportunities to sing during the course. Under the inspirational leadership of course director Geoff Weaver, an experienced and gifted team of tutors provides wide-ranging musical training, including care and development of the voice. Much of the teaching will be helpful to those who are following the Voice for Life training scheme, especially those preparing for awards. There will also be workshops giving a chance to try some new skills, such as gospel singing, choral directing and playing the organ. Daily services are held in Kingswood Chapel, and at the weekend the massed choir sings in Bath Abbey - always a thrilling experience. A wide range of music, set within diverse liturgies, provides musical and spiritual enrichment. Kingswood School has excellent facilities for the course participants to enjoy, and there are chances to explore the historic city of Bath. Accommodation is in small dormitories, and there is an experienced team of pastoral staff in each House. This course is designed for children and young people aged from 10 to 24 years. A small number of bursaries and two organ scholarships are available - see information below.

SPRING COURSE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Director: Gordon Appleton

Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2011
Sedbergh School, Cumbria
Price: £245 (£285 non-members)

This course offers the popular combination of inspirational music-making and a great holiday. Gordon Appleton, experienced RSCM Course Director, leads a team of excellent staff, who provide separate tutorials for boys, girls and young altos, tenors and basses. The teaching is designed to develop individual voices within the context of learning choral music for daily services. Each House contributes its own music to the services as well as having the experience of singing in the full choir.

The spring course moves to a new location this year. Sedbergh School is set in the small town of Sedbergh, in the far north-west of the Yorkshire Dales, and has a large chapel. There will be free time to make the most of the school's excellent sports facilities and the surrounding area.

This course is designed for children and young people aged 10 to 17 years.

A small number of bursaries are available - see information below.

SUMMER COURSE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Director: Geoff Weaver

Monday 15 – Sunday 21 August 2011
Kingswood School, Bath
Price: £360 (£425 non-members)

Young people love returning to this course year after year, to enjoy music and friendship in the beautiful city of Bath. Kingswood School stands above the city, with a wonderful view towards Bath Abbey, where the participants have opportunities to sing during the course. Under the inspirational leadership of course director Geoff Weaver, an experienced and gifted team of tutors provides wide-ranging musical training, including care and development of the voice.

Much of the teaching will be helpful to those who are following the Voice for Life training scheme, especially those preparing for awards. There will also be workshops giving a chance to try some new skills, such as gospel singing, choral directing and playing the organ.

Daily services are held in Kingswood Chapel, and at the weekend the massed choir sings in Bath Abbey - always a thrilling experience. A wide range of music, set within diverse liturgies, provides musical and spiritual enrichment.

Kingswood School has excellent facilities for the course participants to enjoy, and there are chances to explore the historic city of Bath. Accommodation is in small dormitories, and there is an experienced team of pastoral staff in each House.

This course is designed for children and young people aged from 10 to 24 years.

A small number of bursaries and two organ scholarships are available - see information below.

Booking

To apply for a place on the Young People's Courses, download the booking form below, print, complete a separate form for each applicant, and send with payment of the deposit to the address below. The booking form must be signed by a parent or guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age to ensure the terms and conditions have been understood.

NB: If you are a choir director/trainer applying for places on behalf of a group of choristers, please ensure that all the personal details are provided for each applicant.

RSCM Education, 19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EB, UK

Download booking form here

Bursaries

Some bursaries are available for students in full-time education and overseas participants.

Download bursary application form here

For more information, contact the Education Administrator on +44 (0)1722 424843 or education(at)rscm.com.

Organ Scholarships

In addition to bursaries, the RSCM offers two organ scholarships for the Summer Course at Bath. Contact the Education Administrator on 01722 424843 or education(at)rscm.com. Full details will be available here shortly.

Terms and Conditions

Please read carefully the terms and conditions on the back of the brochure or booking form.

Residential courses for church organists

Whether you are already a student registered on the Church Music Skills programme, or just keen to learn new techniques and build your confidence, come and study with us in a beautiful cathedral city.

This year our popular residential courses for organists will be led by two of our key Church Music Skills course tutors. Wide-ranging tutorials will provide an innovative approach to all aspects of organ technique for the church organist. They are designed for those who have just begun playing as well as for those with more experience who have been playing for some time.

Tuition will be given in small groups and topics covered will include use of stops and pedals, playing for services, new repertoire and improvisation. Participants will have the opportunity to play a variety of organs and the programme will include visits, seminars, recitals and free time to explore the medieval cities of Salisbury or York.

Whether you are just beginning your organ playing career or have many years of experience, you will find support, encouragement and expert teaching on our courses. Many students have found an immediate and noticeable improvement in their service playing; why not ask your church to help fund a course place for you?

Download a copy of the brochure for organist courses in 2011 below:

SALISBURY COURSE FOR CHURCH ORGANISTS Director: Gerard Brooks	Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2011 Sarum College, Salisbury Cathedral Close Residential price: £449 (£528 non-members) En-suite: £45 supplement (subject to availability) Non-residential price: £360 (£435 non-members)
We welcome back Gerard Brooks as director of the organ course in Salisbury. Gerard is Director of Music at Methodist Central Hall, and is also a concert organist, recording artist and teacher. He is a tutor with the St Giles International Organ School and teaches the organ at Latymer School in London. You can find out more about Gerard from his website: www.gerardbrooks.org.uk He will be joined by a team of experienced tutors who will provide expert, sympathetic teaching for organists of all levels. Wide-ranging tutorials provide an innovative approach to all aspects of organ playing including use of stops and pedals, playing for services, improvisation and new repertoire. All participants will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of organs in the churches and chapels of Salisbury. Tuition is given in small groups, so that everyone has a chance to “have a go”, and the programme also includes seminars and recitals. Sarum College, within the elegant Cathedral Close at Salisbury, offers comfortable, simple accommodation, a hospitable welcome, and excellent catering. A limited number of en-suite rooms are available at a small supplement. Double and twin rooms may be available on request - please enquire. Please note, some walking is involved between venues used for this course.
YORK COURSE FOR CHURCH ORGANISTS Director: Daniel Moult	Monday 13 – Thursday 16 June 2010 York St John University Residential price: £440 (£517 non-member) Non-residential price: £365 (£427 non-member)
Daniel Moult is well known to regular organ course participants, and is a tutor for the RSCM's Church Music Skills programme. He is a busy concert organist and tutor, and regularly accompanies the Millennium Youth Choir. You can find out more about Daniel here: www.danielmoult.com This course is designed for organists of all levels, whether playing regularly for church services or not. Solo repertoire, hymnody, playing for psalms, anthems and improvisation will all be covered. Organists will find much to inspire them while they take a close look at their playing skills and what they can achieve as both accompanists and solo players. This will be a week filled with challenge, enjoyment and fun. The historic city of York offers a wide range of organs on which to receive tuition during this summer course. Organists will meet in small groups with a team of sympathetic and inspiring tutors who will be dealing with a wide range of technique issues, as well as service playing skills and historical style issues. York St John University is in the centre of the city, just a short walk from the Minster. Accommodation is in single study bedrooms. Please note, some walking is involved between venues used for this course.

SALISBURY COURSE FOR CHURCH ORGANISTS
Director: Gerard Brooks

Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2011
Sarum College, Salisbury Cathedral Close
Residential price: £449 (£528 non-members)
En-suite: £45 supplement (subject to availability)
Non-residential price: £360 (£435 non-members)

We welcome back Gerard Brooks as director of the organ course in Salisbury. Gerard is Director of Music at Methodist Central Hall, and is also a concert organist, recording artist and teacher. He is a tutor with the St Giles International Organ School and teaches the organ at Latymer School in London. You can find out more about Gerard from his website: www.gerardbrooks.org.uk

He will be joined by a team of experienced tutors who will provide expert, sympathetic teaching for organists of all levels. Wide-ranging tutorials provide an innovative approach to all aspects of organ playing including use of stops and pedals, playing for services, improvisation and new repertoire.

All participants will have the opportunity to play a wide variety of organs in the churches and chapels of Salisbury. Tuition is given in small groups, so that everyone has a chance to “have a go”, and the programme also includes seminars and recitals.

Sarum College, within the elegant Cathedral Close at Salisbury, offers comfortable, simple accommodation, a hospitable welcome, and excellent catering. A limited number of en-suite rooms are available at a small supplement. Double and twin rooms may be available on request - please enquire.

Please note, some walking is involved between venues used for this course.

YORK COURSE FOR CHURCH ORGANISTS
Director: Daniel Moult

Monday 13 – Thursday 16 June 2010
York St John University
Residential price: £440 (£517 non-member)
Non-residential price: £365 (£427 non-member)

Daniel Moult is well known to regular organ course participants, and is a tutor for the RSCM's Church Music Skills programme. He is a busy concert organist and tutor, and regularly accompanies the Millennium Youth Choir. You can find out more about Daniel here: www.danielmoult.com

This course is designed for organists of all levels, whether playing regularly for church services or not. Solo repertoire, hymnody, playing for psalms, anthems and improvisation will all be covered. Organists will find much to inspire them while they take a close look at their playing skills and what they can achieve as both accompanists and solo players. This will be a week filled with challenge, enjoyment and fun.

The historic city of York offers a wide range of organs on which to receive tuition during this summer course. Organists will meet in small groups with a team of sympathetic and inspiring tutors who will be dealing with a wide range of technique issues, as well as service playing skills and historical style issues.

York St John University is in the centre of the city, just a short walk from the Minster. Accommodation is in single study bedrooms.

Please note, some walking is involved between venues used for this course.

Booking

To apply for a place on the Church Organists courses, download the booking form below, print, complete a separate form for each applicant, and send with payment of the deposit to:

RSCM Education, 19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EB, UK

Download booking form here

Bursaries

Limited bursary funds are available for students in full-time education and overseas participants. For more information, contact the Education Administrator on +44 (0)1722 424843 or education(at)rscm.com.

Terms and Conditions

Please read carefully the terms and conditions on the back of the brochure or booking form.

Church Music Skills Training Days for organists and choir directors

The RSCM's Church Music Skills programme is designed to help practising church musicians develop the skills and understanding they need for their role, and to equip those who want to be able to lead music in worship. The core programme is delivered as distance learning, but our residential and day courses now offer practical opportunities to complement your studies.

You can find information about the residential courses for organists on the tab above.

In 2011 the RSCM is offering a series of one-day courses in association with the Royal College of Organists and the Association of British Choral Directors. These are ideal for students already registered on the Church Music Skills programme, but are open to everyone who wants to develop their skills.

LEEDS - Saturday 19 February 2011
10.30am - 4.00pm, Leeds Parish Church, Kirkgate, Leeds

BRISTOL - Saturday 26 March 2011
10.30am - 4.00pm, St Mary Recliffe Church, Bristol

LONDON - Saturday 22 October 2011
10.30am - 4.00pm, St Marylebone Parish Church, London NW1

These training days will provide:

Inspiration and training for church musicians of all levels, including beginners
Separate strands for organists and choir directors but with opportunities to move between the two
Expert tuition from experienced teachers and professionals
Opportunities for individual coaching
Limited places available - early booking is advisable

Content

The programme for organists will focus on technical skills, accompanying music for services and solo repertoire.

The programme for choir directors will include conducting skills, understanding the voice, rehearsal techniques and repertoire.

Tutors

Esther Jones - Senior Tutor for RSCM Church Music Skills Choir Director programme and freelance choral conductor
Daniel Moult - Senior Tutor for RSCM Church Music Skills Organist programme and freelance concert organist
Simon Lindley (Leeds) - Organist of Leeds Parish Church and Leeds Town Hall
Andrew Kirk (Bristol) - Director of Music at St Mary Redcliffe
Patrick Russill (London) - Director of Music at the London Oratory and Head of Choral Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music

Prices

£55 per day for RSCM members
£60 per day for RCO and ABCD members
£65 per day for non-members

Terms and Conditions

Please read carefully the terms and conditions on the back of the brochure or booking form.

Summer Cathedral Courses

Our cathedral courses offer the chance to sing daily evensong and Sunday services in some of the finest cathedrals. The singing is to a high standard, led by distinguished directors and experienced staff.

Details of courses for 2011 will be available here shortly - do check back soon, or contact the Education Administrator on +44 (0)1722 424843 or education(at)rscm.com.

Singing Breaks

For adults who enjoy choral singing, there are opportunities to sing a variety of wonderful music in beautiful and inspiring places. Singing breaks are mostly offered locally through our voluntary network (see Area pages), and are particularly recommended for those using the Voice for Life training scheme in their own churches or choirs.

Please note the different booking arrangements below.

SARUM SINGING BREAK Sarum College in association with the RSCM Director: Esther Jones	Tuesday 1 – Thursday 3 February 2011 Sarum College, Salisbury Residential prices: Standard £225 (£245), En-suite: £255 (£275), Premier en-suite: £285 (£305) (en-suite subject to availability) Non-residential price: £165 (£185)
A musical retreat offering an opportunity to enjoy singing and worship in the beautiful setting of Salisbury’s Cathedral Close. Explore the living and liturgical contexts of new and familiar repertoire, share fellowship, and enjoy the hospitality of Sarum College. The 2011 theme is Worship and Song for Candlemas. The course will explore themes of light and darkness through sacred songs from across the ages and around the world. Esther Jones will direct this year's singing break. She is a conductor, singer and choral specialist, and is Senior Tutor of the Church Music Skills Choir Director programme. Please note the booking arrangements for this course: Booking for this course is through Sarum College. Contact +44 (0)1722 424800 or hospitality(at)sarum.ac.uk for details and a booking form, or visit www.sarum.ac.uk. Sarum College's Terms & Conditions apply.
DUNBLANE SINGING BREAK Director: Gordon Appleton	Monday 11 – Thursday 14 July 2010 Scottish Churches House, Dunblane
This course is organised by the RSCM Scotland Committee. For booking and further information, contact Brian Baker at bbaker55(at)btinternet.com or telephone +44 (0)1786 821294.

SARUM SINGING BREAK
Sarum College in association
with the RSCM
Director: Esther Jones

Tuesday 1 – Thursday 3 February 2011
Sarum College, Salisbury
Residential prices: Standard £225 (£245),
En-suite: £255 (£275), Premier en-suite: £285 (£305)
(en-suite subject to availability)
Non-residential price: £165 (£185)

A musical retreat offering an opportunity to enjoy singing and worship in the beautiful setting of Salisbury’s Cathedral Close. Explore the living and liturgical contexts of new and familiar repertoire, share fellowship, and enjoy the hospitality of Sarum College.

The 2011 theme is Worship and Song for Candlemas. The course will explore themes of light and darkness through sacred songs from across the ages and around the world.

Esther Jones will direct this year's singing break. She is a conductor, singer and choral specialist, and is Senior Tutor of the Church Music Skills Choir Director programme.

Please note the booking arrangements for this course:
Booking for this course is through Sarum College. Contact +44 (0)1722 424800 or hospitality(at)sarum.ac.uk for details and a booking form, or visit www.sarum.ac.uk. Sarum College's Terms & Conditions apply.

DUNBLANE SINGING BREAK
Director: Gordon Appleton

Monday 11 – Thursday 14 July 2010
Scottish Churches House, Dunblane

This course is organised by the RSCM Scotland Committee. For booking and further information, contact Brian Baker at bbaker55(at)btinternet.com or telephone +44 (0)1786 821294.

Other singing breaks may be organised by Area Committees. See The Network or the Area pages for details.


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