Churches are being invited to celebrate music in worship by holding a Music Sunday this month.
The Royal School of Church Music has designated June 22 as Music Sunday and is encouraging churches to hold special concerts, services and collections to celebrate the importance of music in worship.
One of the key services will be held at St Asaph Cathedral when RSCM director Andrew Reid, will lead a choral festival exploring music through the ages and featuring work by Tallis, Duruflé, Stanford and Rutter. The service, which begins at 5pm, will also be attended by the Bishop of St Asaph, Dr Gregory Cameron. All are welcome.
This will be the sixth year that RSCM Music Sunday has been held in its present form. Most occasions have included a fund-raising element, splitting the proceeds between themselves and the worldwide work of the RSCM in supporting church musicians.
“I am always thrilled, indeed honoured, to see such a wide range of Music Sunday events, as details come in,” says Catherine Demetriadi, Head of Development at the RSCM. “There is always plenty of enthusiasm and innovation shown by churches and choirs.”
More information about RSCM Music Sunday can be found at www.rscm.com/musicsunday, along with details of events registered so far and how to get involved.
Meanwhile, later in the month, church choirs from across south-east Wales will join together at Llandaff Cathedral for an RSCM Festival Choral Eucharis on July 19. They will be conducted by RSCM co-ordinator David Ogden and the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, will be the celebrant. Choirs can register from 1.30pm and the service, to which all are welcome, starts at 5pm.
For further information about the Llandaff service please contact James Bull: 07429 598820 // [email protected]
