 RSCM official logo | |
 The RSCM in Salisbury | |
| Abbreviation | RSCM |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | School of English Church Music |
| Formation | 1927 |
| Founder | Sir Sydney Nicholson |
| Founded at | St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London, UK |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Purpose | Music education; promotion of Anglican church music |
| Headquarters | Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°03′59″N 1°47′49″W / 51.0662697°N 1.7970334°W |
Region | Worldwide |
| Products | Sheet music; RSCM Press educational books |
| Services | Training programmes, music printing press |
Director | Hugh Morris (2018-) |
| Website | www |
The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) is a Christian music education organisation dedicated to the promotion of music in Christian worship, in particular the repertoire and traditions of Anglican church music, largely through publications, training courses and an award scheme. The organisation was founded in England in 1927 by Sir Sydney Nicholson and today it operates internationally, with 8,500 members in over 40 countries worldwide, and is the largest church music organisation in Britain.[1] Its Patron as of May 2024 is King Charles III, following the previous monarch Queen Elizabeth II (who had held the position since 1947).[2]
The RSCM was originally named the School of English Church Music and was only open to members of the Anglican Communion; today it is an interdenominational organisation, although it is still overseen by the Church of England.[3]
Choirs affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music often wear the RSCM medallion, which features a picture of Saint Nicolas, its patron saint.
- ^ "Press Pack" (PDF). The Royal School of Church Music. 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ "King Charles III announced as Patron of the Royal School of Church Music". RSCM. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "About RSCM". RSCM. Retrieved 2021-04-13.