Bookings are open for the WA Branch Choir Camp in Albany at Great Southern Grammar

This year we’re off to Geraldton during the first week of the winter school holidays, from the 9th to the 14th of July, staying at Geraldton Residential College and performing at Francis Xavier Cathedral and Holy Cross Cathedral. We only have room for 50 children so book quickly and invite your friends ages 8 to 18!

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, The Queensland Branch is proud to be hosting its Open Day again this year.  Come and meet your church music neighbours, learn some new things, and maybe even sing a Vespers Service – and all the while learning more about what RSCM is and what we do!

We are doing our best to ensure that local churches are invited to this wonderful event, but we would be grateful if you could pass this on to all you think may be interested.  You can click the flyer below to be taken to a PDF version suitable for emailing to your contacts.

from early 2019

ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL, BATHURST NSW

The Dean, Wardens and Parish Council wish to appoint a gifted musician to the role of  Organist/Director of Music in succession to Mr Gavin Tipping as he concludes his ministry at the Cathedral.

We are an inclusive Anglican Cathedral and parish with a fine tradition of choral music, a robed choir and an extensive repertoire.

The position includes a weekly choir rehearsal, two Sunday services and availability for occasional diocesan services and funerals.

The three manual cathedral organ consists of 31 ranks and 35 stops, and is probably the finest and certainly the most versatile in the Central West. It receives regular maintenance and is in excellent condition, its majestic tone matching the impressive and reverberant space of the cathedral.

Expressions of interest and a request for further details to the Dean’s PA:

In memory of two members of the congregation who had a particular love for the
choral tradition, St Mark’s Darling Point proposes to offer an Organ Scholarship, to
the value of $7,000 p.a. The term of the scholarship is for three years maximum,
subject to annual review by the Rector and the Church Wardens of St Mark’s.

The recipient of the Scholarship would be:

• A professing Christian (references from a minister required)
• A gifted organist who is intending to pursue a musical career, and is pursuing
  studies to that effect

The Scholar would be required to:

• Play the organ at the 8am service and, when required, at the 10am service
• Rehearse with the choir as needed
• Give an annual organ recital at St Mark’s
• Participate as requested in concert programmes at St Mark’s

The Scholar may also play at weddings and funerals, and may be separately
renumerated for this work.

The Scholarship will be awarded by interview and audition. The Rector, the Director
of Music, and one of the Church Wardens form the awarding committee.

Applicants should supply a letter explaining why they would like to receive the
scholarship, with musical and spiritual references. A short-list will be made from
these applications.

Applications should be emailed to – office@stmarksdp.org

Applications close Friday November 2, 2018.

RSCM Queensland is proud to be hosting a weekend of fine sacred music featuring some of Australia’s finest choirs.  The choir of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney and St Francis, Melbourne unite with the cathedral choirs of St John’s and St Stephen’s, Brisbane to present an afternoon of music from Handel to the present day. 

The concert takes place at 3pm on Sunday, 30 September 2018 at the Cathedral of St Stephen (249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane), with parking available in the Cathedral Carpark accessed via Charlotte Street.  Tickets are just $20, available via trybooking (https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=405738&) or at the door, with proceeds going to the Ralph Morton Memorial Fund.   

The concert is to celebrate the launch of RSCM’s Ralph Morton Memorial Fund, which has been established to help encourage young church musicians to further pursue training and experiences in church music.  Ralph was the long-term President of both RSCM Queensland and RSCM Australia, and the fund seeks to continue Ralph’s wonderful work into the future. 

As part of the weekend, both St Andrew’s and St Francis will perform their own concerts: 

• St Francis at 2pm on Saturday, 29 September at the Cathedral of St Stephen; and 
• St Andrew’s at 4pm on Saturday, 29 September at St John’s Cathedral (373 Ann Street, Brisbane).   

Admission for both these concerts is just $20, again with proceeds going to the Ralph Morton Memorial Fund.  Hold onto your programme to be admitted to the second concert free of charge.   

Don’t miss the opportunity of hearing this national collaboration for a great cause.   

NSW Chair, Ross Cobb, writes in the NSW newsletter Newsclef (July 2018):

Exciting stuff, indeed! Stay tuned for more information. RSCM members can read more in the Newsclef magazine, linked in the Members page.

Are you an organist? Do you play regularly or have you not played for a while? These sessions are for you!

RSCM is committed to assisting church musicians at every level, and these workshops are designed to equip intermediate and/or advanced organists with skills in playing hymns, voluntaries and improvisation. These workshops will be of interest to organists who wish to improve or reinforce their skills. You may be renewing your acquaintance after time away, or you may already be playing for services regularly.

Workshops will be conducted by Dr Phillip Gearing, Director of Music at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Kangaroo Point. He has had extensive experience in liturgical music and as a teacher.

The first workshop is taking place at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Woolloongabba on Saturday 7 July from 9am -11am.  There will be a further five workshops in the series occurring over a three month period at times most convenient for those registered.

Pricing:
RSCM Members & Friends – $120
Non-RSCM Members – $180 (includes membership)
RSCM does offer scholarships in some circumstances.
Please contact us if you would like more information.

Hurry! These workshops begin on 7 July and places are limited! 

The Anglican Parish of Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Director of Music. The position will become vacant in September 2018. Christ Church St Laurence is renowned throughout the Anglican Communion for the quality of its music and liturgy. The Parish Choir sings a wide range of repertoire, has undertaken several international tours, and has produced a number of acclaimed commercial recordings of sacred music.

The Director of Music is responsible for training and conducting the choir, planning repertoire in consultation with the Rector and music staff, and the ongoing development of a large and vibrant music programme. The music department includes a professional organist, organ scholar, choral scholars and a choir management team.

The position of Director of Music is a part-time appointment, equating to approximately 3 days per week. Stipend, conditions and a detailed position description are available on request. Applications and expressions of interest may be e-mailed to the Rector, The Rev’d Dr Daniel Dries fr.danielccsl.org.au or telephone 02 9211 0560 for more information. Applications close Monday 25 June 2018.