The Festival of St. Cecilia
St Cecilia is the patroness of music and musicians and her feast day is celebrated annually on 22 November. A feature of early celebrations included the composition of a piece especially for the occasion, which usually took the form of an Ode. Authors included Purcell, Dryden, Pope and Handel.
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.
Read More»We’re looking for a new Head of Finance and Operations
As RSM continues to grow and the number of musicians in need we help each year grows in tandem, we are now looking to recruit a Head of Finance and Operations.
Read More»RSM People: Jane Manning and Anthony Payne
Composer Anthony Payne and soprano Jane Manning were at the very centre of British musical life for decades, thanks not only to their individual careers and the work they made together, but also for their incredible support for fellow musicians, which is now continuing at RSM thanks to a generous gift they have left the Society.
Read More»RSM People: Clare McCaldin
RSM Vice-Chairman Clare McCaldin discusses her circuitous route to becoming a performer, how she juggles her busy career as a mezzo soprano with her commitments at the Society, and the importance of helping fellow musicians in need.
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