Sir Ian Stoutzker CBE, 1929-2024
Honorary Member Ian Stoutzker was a champion of the arts and was dedicated to the betterment of musicians’ lives
Read More»RSM People: George Caird
A life spent playing, teaching and leading has led George Caird to the role of RSM’s new Chairman. Here, he discusses his varied career as an oboist and in academia, and what plans he has during his tenure as a Trustee.
Read More»RSM People: David Chivers
Multi-instrumentalist David Chivers first started noticing the signs of focal dystonia decades ago, but it was a long time before he would get a diagnosis and start to see improvements. Find out how he has coped and what it’s like to adapt to the condition.
Read More»RSM People: Victoria Stephenson
RSM is lucky to receive legacies from musicians who want to continue helping fellow music professionals after their death. As well as donations and royalties, they also leave fine instruments to RSM, just as Yvonne Clarke did when she chose to leave her 1957 Voigt viola to the Society. We catch up with The Hallé Orchestra’s Victoria Stephenson, who has been the custodian of the viola for over a decade.
Read More»Spread the word!
We’ve got plenty of materials to help you get the word out about RSM, including Member stickers for you to display on your instrument case, the back of your mobile phone, your website, social media channels, or anywhere else! And don’t forget our handy double-sided cards you can pass on to friends or colleagues who might need to contact us for support or want to join us as Members. Download the digital stickers below, or get in touch with [email protected] to request your supplies and to chat about any other RSM branded materials we can help you with.
Read More»RSM People: Jonathan Rennert
Organist Jonathan Rennert’s career has encompassed performing, training, examining and writing, as well as a huge amount of philanthropic work. In December 2022, he added RSM Treasurer to his oeuvre. Read on for a whistle stop tour of the many musical activities throughout his life and find out why he wanted to become more involved at the Society.
Read More»RSM People: Judith Weir CBE
Master of the King’s Music and RSM President are just two aspects of the hugely varied career of composer Judith Weir. With the Coronation of HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla now less than a week away, we find out what has kept Judith inspired throughout her career and her recollections of working in such a historic role.
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