Errollyn Wallen CBE becomes new RSM President
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We are proud to announce the appointment of Errollyn Wallen CBE as the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians to succeed Dame Judith Weir DBE.
In a unique career, Errollyn has established herself as a composer of international stature, a pianist and vocalist, a broadcaster and communicator and as a teacher and enabler of other musicians. RSM looks forward to the next stage in its long history under her Presidency, which marks the third successive Master of the Queen's/King's Music to hold the position, following Dame Judith and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE.
Upon taking up the role of President, Errollyn said:
“I am delighted to be succeeding Dame Judith Weir as President of The Royal Society of Musicians which provides such valuable support to musicians who are unable to work through accident or illness. I look forward to fulfilling my role and supporting this amazing charity in its vital and significant work for the musicians of the UK.”
Speaking upon the completion of her Presidency, Dame Judith said:
“It has been one of the great honours of my life to represent RSM as its President during the last decade. The Society is exceptionally well administered, and completely focused on its main charitable purpose. It is highly professional and yet instantly responsive to any musician who needs its help. I have found it enriching to better understand the changing landscape of musicians’ lives via RSM’s all-round view of our profession. I am therefore delighted that Errollyn Wallen CBE will now assume the role - we are all indeed fortunate that this inspirational and generous composer has agreed to take over RSM’s Presidency in the coming years.”