Courses in the UK 2014/2015
Alongside the RSCM's permanent programmes of study such as Voice for Life and Church Music Skills, we run courses and day-events for singers, organists, instrumental leaders, clergy and lay ministers. For churches with no musical leadership we offer 'Lift up your Voice', a day event on congregational singing with no accompaniment. We are planning more for 2015 and beyond, so do continue to visit this page for updates, or sign up to receive updates via our email newsletter. All courses that are currently available are listed below.
Also, RSCM volunteers organise hundreds of events and courses around the UK and overseas every year. See what's happening in the UK here. Singers may like to consider joining one of the RSCM choirs in the UK, which sing regularly in major venues. Courses are available in other parts of the world too - for more details go to the RSCM International websites.
- See a video about the Strengthen for Service course here
- See a video about the Lift up your Voice course here
- Eavesdrop on a Lift up your Voice course in Devon here
- See illustrated podcast about previous young people's courses here
How to apply
Application methods and Terms & Conditions are not the same for all courses. Please check details for each course carefully, including age restrictions and booking deadlines.
Early bird discount
Early bird discounts are available on the first places booked for some courses where you see this symbol: 
Bursaries
Bursaries are available for participants on some courses. Please apply by the booking deadline for each course.
Contact us
If you have any questions about RSCM courses and availability, or for help choosing the best course for you, please contact RSCM Education on +44 (0)1722 424843 or education(at)rscm.com.
| Courses for Singers | Courses for Organists | Courses for Worship Leaders | Courses for Instrumentalists |
|---|---|---|---|
| O be Joyful/Sing 4 Joy - Training Event for Choristers (Newcastle) 16-17 February 2015 Singing Break for Adults (Truro) 6-8 March 2015 Spring Course for Young People (Whitby) 25-27 May 2015 Residentiary Choir for Adults (Rochester) 3-9 August 2015 Summer Course for Young People (Bath) 17-23 August 2015 Cathedral Courses for Boys/Girls/Young Adults (Durham) 17-23 August 2015 Singing Break for Adults (Salisbury) 2-4 October 2015 |
Church Organists' Course (Birmingham) 7-9 April 2015 Survival Kit! (venue tbc) 25-27 August 2015 Church Organists' Course (Liverpool) 26-28 October 2015 |
Strengthen for Service (Salisbury) 14-16 April 2015 Lift up your Voice (Conistone) 16 May 2015 Strengthen for Service (Salisbury) 15-17 September 2015 |
Training Day for Music Group Players and Leaders (London) 14 March 2015 |
International Summer School and Conference
The last international summer school in the UK was held in York in August 2013. Details of the next summer school in the UK will be available on this page in due course.