RSCM Ireland

Royal School of Church Music in Ireland   ~   Scoil Ríoga Cheol na hEaglaise in Éirinn

News Story ~ RSCM Music Sunday

June 6, 2011

RSCM Music Sunday is a celebration of the music and musicianship that are a vital and beloved part of church life.

Music Sunday is a salute in words and music to the creativity, discipline, effort, and dedication of thousands upon thousands of people - young and old, professional and amateur, singer and instrumentalist, administrator and practitioner - most of them working without expectation of recognition but who nonetheless deserve our awareness and our thanks.

Music Sunday can be the occasion when you award RSCM medals, admit choristers into your choir, recognise a change in the status of choristers or greet a new organist or music director.

What is The 50:50 Campaign?

Music Sunday events raise funds for choirs, music libraries, or whatever the financial need may be; the RSCM will use its half of the proceeds to support its work of training and supporting church musicians everywhere. While the amount raised locally may be modest, the events themselves raise awareness of the key role of music in worship. The £100,000 that the RSCM could raise in new funds will be transformative for church music and musicians.

When is Music Sunday?

Music Sunday will take place on 26 June 2011 - do put the date in your diary now! Churches and communities around the UK and overseas join in celebrating Music Sunday on this day. We fully understand how challenging it can be to fit an event into a busy schedule, so please hold your Music Sunday event on a different date if you wish.

RSCM Branches in other parts of the world may be running a similar event on a different date. Please contact your local branch for details. (Please note: much of the information given on this page will be helpful to anyone running a Music Sunday event, but some details are specific to the United Kingdom, in particular the guidance on Gift Aid.)

How can I get involved?

We hope that the contents of this page will help to inspire your event and make it a success - musically, spiritually, and financially. Click on the link below to find out more.  

How can I get further help?

If you have any questions, or suggestions for prayers, music, etc, contact Catherine Clark at cclark@rscm.com, or call the RSCM office on +44 (0)1722 424851.

Download the RSCM Music Sunday flyer here