Thames Valley Church Music

14/04/2026

Might your choir be interested?

14/04/2026

Not long left to apply to join the Conference

03/02/2026

If you are not sure what to do on Sunday afternoons during Lent, how about a visit to Windsor? All of these events are timed so that it will be possible to attend Choral Evensong in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, at 5.15pm as well.
For more information see https://www.windsorchurches.org.uk/events/church-events/concerts-recitals/

06/01/2026

Come and Sing Stainer’s Crucifixion

UPDATE: link to information on Church website https://www.windsorchurches.org.uk/events/church-events/stainers-crucifixion/

When? Passion Sunday, 22nd March 2026
Where? Parish Church of St John the Baptist, High Street, Windsor, SL4 1LD
Start? 2.15pm (Choir), 4.15pm (Tea); 5.15 optional attendance at Evensong in St George's Chapel; 6.30pm (Performance)

Finish? 7.30pm
Who? All are welcome
Cost? £10 for singers aged 18+; Free for singers aged U18; Free with retiring collection for congregation

The picture is from the event in 2024 - if you would like to join in this year, please send a message with your email address and we will send a detailed information and booking form.

03/01/2026

03/12/2025

A huge opportunity for young singers in this area

Do you know a child currently in Year 2 or 3 at school, who enjoys singing and shows an interest and ability in music? If so, have you ever thought about the prospect of them becoming a chorister? Come and find out more at one of our Chorister for a Day opens days on Sunday 18th and Sunday 25th January 2026 – advance registration is essential. Further information can be found on our website:
https://www.stgeorges-windsor.org/events/cfad2026/

14/09/2025

Come and Sing! with RSCM Voices South and Hilary Punnett, recently appointed Assistant Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral.

Saturday 11 October
St John's, Burgess Hill
Rehearsal starts at 11am

A fun, friendly and open event for singers to prepare and learn music for a service of Choral Evensong under professional directorship and the accompaniment of a superbly restored organ. No prior knowledge of the repertoire is required, and scores will be available for all singers to borrow for the day. (Singers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult at all times.)

Repertoire:
Preces and Responses: Joanna Forbes L'Estrange
Psalm 65
Canticles: Stanford in Bb
Anthem: They that go down to the sea in ships – Herbert Sumsion

Scores provided on loan for the day are included in the event fee.

RSCM Members £15 / non-members £20 /U18s £5

Find out more / book your place https://www.rscm.org.uk/events/come-sing-with-rscm-voices-south/

29/08/2025

This is our local celebration - please do come to sing

RSCM Celebration Day 2025
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
Saturday 4 October 2025

Celebration Day is our annual opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for the work of the RSCM and to present our Honorary Awards. For this year's Celebration Day, we are delighted to be in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and hope lots of singers will join us on the day.

We invite all singers to come and join the Cathedral Choir in this uplifting service, led by Christ Church Cathedral’s Director of Music, Peter Holder. Under 18s are welcome to join us on the day, however they must be accompanied by an adult.

Repertoire:
Herbert Howells – Hymn for St Cecilia
Sir John Rutter – For the beauty of the earth
Joseph Haydn – The heavens are telling
Joanna Forbes L’Estrange – The Chorister’s Prayer

The £15.00 registration fee includes the music pack which you will be able to keep as a memento of the day

Find out more / book your place https://www.rscm.org.uk/whats-on/celebration-day/

06/08/2025

The RSCM Events Newsletter out today has two Come and Sing events in October, one of which is the Celebration Day in our own Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford on the 4th. The other is to Join RSCM Voices South to sing Evensong on the 11th. Links for details and bookings are:
https://www.rscm.org.uk/events/come-sing-evensong-rscm-celebration-day-2025/

https://www.rscm.org.uk/events/come-sing-with-rscm-voices-south/

Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford Saturday 4 October 2025 Celebration Day is our annual opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for the work of the RSCM and to present our Honorary Awards. We are delighted to be in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, this year and hope lots of singers will join us on th...

07/05/2025

CHORAL EVENSONG - FREE TO JOIN IN - on RSCM Music Sunday June 15th 2025

at the Parish & Garrison Church of Holy Trinity, Windsor. Come and join the Choir of the Parish of Central Windsor.

Music includes Preces & Responses by Stanford (arranged, Dibble), Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (Stanford in C), Rejoice in the Lord alway (Anon.). Music and robes provided (or bring your own, if you prefer). 16:00 rehearsal, 16:45 tea, 17:30 Evensong.

Contact details on https://www.rscm.org.uk/events/rscm-music-sunday-choral-evensong/