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Royal School of Church Music WHAT IS RSCM |
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Psallam Spiritu et Mente "I will sing with the spirit and with the understanding also." The R.S.C.M. is a worldwide organization giving help and encouragement to all concerned with the ministry of music: directors, choirs, clergy, congregations. While originally founded within the Church of England, it now encompasses all member denominations of the World Council of Churches and the Roman Catholic Church. R.S.C.M. has more than 8,000 affiliated churches, schools, colleges and friends on six continents. The Royal School of Church Music is dedicated to giving help and encouragement to all concerned with the ministry of music. |
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History and Philosophy In 1927, the English School of Church Music was founded in Westminster Abbey by Sir Sydney Nicholson, Organist and Master of the Choristers and Members of the Church Music Society. Choirs from all over the country became affiliated. In 1945 the ESCM (English School of Church Music) received its royal designation and became the RSCM (Royal School of Church Music). RSCM has grown into an international organization, providing inspiration and guidance to more than 10,000 affiliated members from 6 continents. Our members are drawn from different denominations, they worship in different ways, they enjoy different musical styles, but what they have in common is the belief that good music, used effectively, greatly enriches Christian worship. The RSCM is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting church music in all its aspects. It is ecumenical and exists to help organists, choir directors, singers, clergy and congregations with church music. Although the RSCM aims particularly to help the amateur and the beginner, professional church musicians will find that it offers much of unique value. The RSCM has its worldwide headquarters at Sarum College, Salisbury, England We cordially invite you and your church to become affiliated with the Toronto Branch of the RSCM, where local representatives look after members' needs. |
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The RSCM Choristers' Prayer Bless, O Lord, us your servants
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THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC HEADQUARTERS THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC EASTERN ONTARIO BRANCH THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC NIAGARA/HURON BRANCH THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC AMERICA THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC SOUTH AFRICA THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC NEW ZEALAND THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC NORTH WEST EUROPE
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