RSM People: Tally Koren
A lifelong passion that has taken singer-songwriter Tally Koren from Haifa to London was nearly derailed earlier this year thanks to health complications and the loss of her voice. Read how she got her start and how RSM was able to help Tally get back to doing what she loves most.
Read More»RSM People: Alison Moncrieff-Kelly
As a former beneficiary, a Member and a part of the Court of Assistants, cellist Alison Moncrieff-Kelly has first-hand experience of more facets of RSM than most. Here, she explains how she became involved with the Society and how RSM has helped her throughout her career.
Read More»RSM People: Toby Thatcher
While much of the support RSM provides is for treatments that bring musicians back to
full health, just as much of the support goes towards managing long-term health issues, as is the case for Australian-British conductor Toby Thatcher. Find out how RSM has been able to help fund the consistent attention his health demands.
RSM People: Kim Murphy
RSM is proud to be a charity run by musicians for musicians. Bassoonist Kim Murphy became a Member in 2018 and then a Governor in 2020, responsible for the decision making that helps her fellow colleagues across the profession. She tells us what goes on behind the scenes.
Read More»RSM People: Nigel Waterhouse
Having spent decades bringing attention to the accordion, Nigel Waterhouse began to suffer hearing loss, which was made worse by several well-meaning attempts to help before a specialist stepped in. Find out how RSM has helped fund Nigel’s new hearing aids and what difference they have made to his sound world.
Read More»RSM People: Ben Tarlton
For a musician to express themselves properly, they need not only ability, but also the right instrument. The Society’s Fine Instrument Scheme enables professional musicians to have use of high quality stringed instruments on a medium to long-term basis. The Scheme has recently been gifted a William Forster cello which has been made available to Ben Tarlton. He tells RSM what it means to have world-class equipment at his disposal.
Read More»RSM People: A Day in the Life of Casework
Together, Head of Casework Leon Hart and Caseworker Yinka Fasawe, are the music profession’s helpline. If you know a colleague in need because of injury, illness, stress or anxiety, the Casework team are on hand to help. Find out here what goes into supporting musicians on a day to day basis.
Read More»RSM People: Jess’s Story
As any singer knows, keeping your voice in top condition is paramount to a long career. So, to run into trouble in your first year as an undergraduate is anyone’s worst nightmare, but that’s what happened to Jess Parnell. A bout of illness that left her tonsils swollen, meant she faced invasive surgery that could potentially affect her voice and her prospects. Find out how she coped and how RSM was able to help.
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