The South Australian branch was the first branch of The Royal School of Church Music to be formed in Australia around 1944, chaired by Canon Horace Percy (HP) Finnis as "Australian Representative". St Peter's College, Adelaide was the first choir in Australia affiliated to the RSCM in 1931, followed by St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, in 1932. The committee is based in Adelaide.

Email: sa@rscmaustralia.org.au

BRANCH OFFICERS AND APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES

MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES

Membership enquiries should be directed to the Branch Secretary.

THE BRANCH NEWSLETTER

The Branch Newsletter, CANTORIS, is published bi-monthly.

Editor:
Graham Bell
404 Cross Road
Clarence Park, SA 5034
Tel: (08) 8371 0330

THE BRANCH LIBRARY (Grove Memorial Library)

The Branch Library is the Grove Memorial Library.
For access please contact Graham Bell, Tel: (08) 8371 0330.

UPCOMING BRANCH EVENTS

HYMN AND CHORAL FEST (download flyer)
Sunday October 30th 2pm
St Peter’s Anglican Church
Augusta Street Glenelg (Torrens Square, west of Brighton Road)
Please join us in listening to our favourite sacred and inspirational music sung by Adelaide choral groups! Join us in singing our favourite hymns!
Light refreshments will follow

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PLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOON

2pm, Sunday August 28th
St Barnabas’ Church Elizabeth Street Croydon

Spring out of winter with an afternoon of entertainment in words and music to chase away the cold.
Gold coin entry and a donation of non-perishable food for the Mission Projects of the City Churches please. Afternoon tea.

Click here to download the flyer

PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING RSCM COUNTRY WORKSHOP 2011 VICTOR HARBOR

An opportunity for singers of all ages to experience a wide range of sacred music from the 17th century
to the present directed by Dr Ray Booth.

Ray is the current Chairperson of the South Australian Branch of RSCM Australia. His involvement with RSCM began in 1952 in New Zealand. He has been an organist for 49 years and choir director for 39 years in Australia and New Zealand. He also joins the choir with his bass voice when the opportunity presents. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this event.

To register your attendance at the workshop or the hotel meal, please contact Jan Sheehan 8552 1259 or Nonie Kirkby 8336 5182 rscmevents@adam.com.au

Venue: St Augustine’s Church Burke Street Victor Harbor
Saturday 25th June 2011: Rehearsals 10am to 4.30pm
Service of Praise and Thanksgiving 5pm Morning and afternoon tea and lunch provided
Cost: $12 all refreshments and music

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITY!
HOTEL VICTOR 6.30PM FOR DINNER FOLLOWING THE SERVICE
REASONABLE PRICES – RSVP PLEASE!

Download the flyer for the event

PAST BRANCH EVENTS

SING UP! RSCM YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

An opportunity for YOUNG PEOPLE aged 12-20 years who enjoy singing to experience a wide range of sacred music from the 17th century to the present directed by Dr Helen Pietsch Helen is a choral conductor, choir trainer and youth music specialist with a PhD in choral education. She has been involved in national and international choral events. Singing with Helen will be a wonderful opportunity to work in dynamic and exciting rehearsals to improve choral skills and then offer inspiring music in a service.

Venue: Bethlehem Church, 170 Flinders Street Adelaide
Saturday 14th May 2011: Rehearsals 9.30am to 4.30pm Morning and afternoon tea and lunch provided
Sunday 15th May 2011: Rehearsal 12.30-1.30 followed by a snack Service 2pm-3.30pm with afternoon tea to follow
COST: $35 ($30 Early Bird rate)

Singing Adelaide’s Top Ten Hymns

On Sunday October 31st, St Barnabas’ Anglican Church Croydon hosted a Hymn Fest that filled the historic church in a way not seen recently. The event was organised by the Royal School of Church Music Australia, South Australian Branch. RSCM surveyed Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Churches of Christ, Lutheran and Uniting congregations to identify the ten best-loved hymns, traditional or contemporary, in our Christian community. Father Graham Head welcomed 80 people to a program of worship through music followed by afternoon tea. Accompaniment to the hymns was provided by RSCM members. Donations of non-perishable food were accepted for hampers which have been delivered to the Mission Projects of the City Churches.

In descending order the favourites were:
(10) Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
(9) Love divine all love excelling
(8) My song is love unknown
(7) Here I am, Lord
(6) Be Thou my Vision
(5) Come down, O love divine
(4) How great Thou art and
(3) Be still my soul
(2) Praise my soul, the King of Heaven
(1) The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended

Thanks go to all the people who voted and attended the Hymn Fest and to the people who contributed to the music and the refreshments.