Royal School of Church Music in America Carolina Summer Choral Residency

2027 Course Organist: Graham Schultz

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Our thirtieth summer will have a seasoned course organist at the console. Graham Schultz, Organist and Choirmaster of S. Stephen’s Church in Providence, will join Sonya Subbayya Sutton to lead the 2027 residency!

2027 Music Director: Sonya Subbayya Sutton

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Summer Choral Residency is pleased to welcome Sonya Subbayya Sutton as this year’s Music Director!

2026: Videos and Next Year's Dates

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mark your calendars. The 2027 RSCM Carolina Summer Choral Residency will be held June 21st - 27th, 2027, and we return to Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, with our closing services at Duke Chapel in Durham. Next summer is our 30th annual residency, and we are definitely planning to celebrate!

2027

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The 30th annual Royal School of Church Music in America Carolina Summer Choral Residency will be held June 21 - 27, 2027 on the campus of Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, with our closing services at Duke Chapel in Durham, NC.

This residency has gathered choristers, adults, and church musicians for a week of sacred music every summer since 1996, and we are planning special events to mark our thirtieth year. Sonya Subbayya Sutton will serve as our Music Director, with Graham Schultz as our Course Organist. Registration will be announced soon. Please contact us with any questions in the meantime.

2026: A Festival of Sacred Music

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Episcopal Church Welcomes You, and so does the RSCM Carolina Summer Choral Residency! All are welcome to our closing services at Duke Chapel on Sunday, June 28th, 2026. Whether you have friends and family taking part in the Course, or you simply love beautiful sacred music, come and worship with us in the beauty of holiness. There are no tickets and no arrangements to make. Come as you are, and join us in the musical offerings the choristers have prepared all week.

2026 Course Organist: Käthe Wright Kaufman

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Summer Choral Residency is pleased to welcome Käthe Wright Kaufman as this year’s Course Organist!

2026 Music Director: Kristin Lensch

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Summer Choral Residency is pleased to welcome Kristin Lensch as this year’s Music Director!

Kristin Lensch serves as organist-choirmaster at Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis. She oversees a vibrant music program consisting of four choirs, a Friends of Music concert series, monthly Evensong services, and tri-annual residencies at English cathedrals. She holds degrees from The University of Iowa, Indiana University, and The University of Memphis. She maintains a private organ studio, is active in the Royal School of Church Music America and the Association of Anglican Musicians, and serves the American Guild of Organists as its Southeast Regional Ambassador.

2026

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The 29th annual Royal School of Church Music in America Carolina Summer Choral Residency was held June 22 - 28, 2026 on the campus of Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC. Kristin Lensch, organist-choirmaster at Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN, was the Music Director. Käthe Wright Kaufman, Associate Director of Music & Organist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, SC, returned as Course Organist. The Reverend Imogen Rhodenhiser served as Course Chaplain.

2025

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Course Staff

Music Director
Joseph Causby

Organist
Margaret Harper

Chaplain
Reverend Andrew Kryzak

Manager
Mark Ardrey-Graves

Chorister Registrar
Pam Hair

Adult Registrar
Stephen Gourley

Finance
Marilyn Neely

2025 Music Director Update: Joseph Causby

Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to welcome everyone to the RSCMA Carolina Summer Choral Residency in July. Regrettably, due to circumstances beyond our control, we’ve have had to postpone having Tansy Castledine with us as our Music Director this year. We very much look forward to having her at the Course next summer in 2026. For this year’s Residency, Dr. Joseph Causby from the Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill, NC has very graciously agreed to step in and serve as our substitute Music Director. Joe is no stranger to RSCM America, and will be a familiar and friendly face for many of us. Welcome, Joe!

2025 Music Director: Tansy Castledine

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Summer Choral Residency is pleased to welcome Tansy Castledine as this year’s Music Director!

Described by BBC Radio 3 as “one of the UK’s leading women conductors” Tansy is a highly regarded British choral conductor at the forefront of the profession within Church Music. Her dynamic and engaging style is known for engendering outstanding results from the choirs with which she works, making her much in demand as a conductor, educator, and animateur. Across the span of her career Tansy has run a wide range of choirs and courses for children, adults, amateurs, and professionals. A prize-winning graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and the University of Oxford, Tansy holds the FRCO diploma, National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL), and ARAM for services to choral music. She serves as a Trustee for the Royal School of Church Music and Church Music Society, and is a member of the Academic Board of the Royal College of Organists.

Contact

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

To contact the Royal School of Church Music in America Carolina Summer Choral Residency staff please use one of the following email addresses:

Chorister Registrar: Pam Hair: pamela.hair.rscm@gmail.com
301 Derrick Lane
Blythewood, SC 29016
803.315.2740
Adult Registrar: Stephen Gourley: StephenGourley@my.unt.edu
560 Burning Tree Rd
Pinehurst NC 28374
919.920.4621
Course Manager: Mark Ardrey-Graves: drmagdma@gmail.com
Webmaster: Jack Neely: jjneely@gmail.com

2025 Organist: Margaret Harper

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Summer Choral Residency is pleased to welcome Margaret Harper as this year’s Organist!

Margaret Harper is the Director of Music at Trinity Episcopal Church in Princeton, NJ. At Trinity, she oversees a landmark Episcopal music program, including multiple choirs that have released critically acclaimed recordings over the years. Before coming to Trinity, Margaret served churches in Texas, New York, Illinois, and New Hampshire. She was founding manager of the RSCM America’s Dallas Boys Course and founding director of the Choir School at St. John’s in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

2025 Chaplain: Reverend Andrew Kryzak

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Summer Choral Residency is pleased to welcome Reverend Andrew Kryzak as this year’s Chaplain!

The Rev. Andrew A. Kryzak is the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Stamford, Connecticut. His ordained ministry has taken place entirely in parishes with a significant musical life, and he has consistently advocated for the central place of the Anglican choral tradition in the Episcopal Church.

Prior to his arrival in Stamford, Andrew served as associate rector of Christ Church, Georgetown, in Washington, D.C., where he supported Christ Church’s all-professional choir and helped expand its ministry. He served his curacy at Christ Church in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he worked closely with the parish’s significant RSCM choral program, serving as chaplain to its choirs of men, boys, and girls.

2024: Videos and Next Year's Dates

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What a fantastic course! A special thank you to all the parents, teachers, and mentors of our participants in 2024. You make their journey possible, and how far and fast they have come! A special thank you to our outgoing manager, Matthew Brown who is passing the baton to Dr. Mark Ardrey-Graves for 2025. Also, thanks go to our music director Nick Quardokus and organist James Kealey. We hope to see all of you in 2025! Video links and pictures are below.

2024

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Course Staff

Music Director
Nick Quardokus

Organist
James Kealey

Chaplain
Reverend Rita Powell

Co-Manager
Matthew Brown

Co-Manager
Mark Ardrey-Graves

Registrar
Marilyn Neely

Treble Housemaster
George Fergus

Treble Housemaster
Jeannie Kienzel

2023: Videos and Next Year's Dates

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We wish to thank all of the staff and participants of the 2023 RSCM Carolina Summer Residency! It was truly inspiring to spend a week at Duke University with all of you. A special thanks to our director, Matthew Owens, organist Käthe Wright Kaufman, and manager Matthew Brown! We also wish to thank all of the parents, churches, and musicians that teach and support the fine young women that attended. We are looking forward to seeing all of you next year!

Video links and pictures are below.

2023: Worship with Us!

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

All are welcome to the 2023 RSCM Carolina Course closing services. Please enjoy hearing the results of the hard work the choristers have done all week in the beautiful space of Duke Chapel. Whether you have friends and family taking part in the Course or just enjoy fantastic music, come worship with us in the beauty of holiness. Find the closing services times and locations here. There are no tickets or arrangements, just come as you are.

2023

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Course Staff

Music Director
Matthew Owens

Course Organist
Käthe Wright Kaufman

Course Chaplain
Reverend Sara Ardrey-Graves

Course Manager
Matthew Brown

Registrar
Marilyn Neely

Treble Housemaster
Nick Quardokus

Treble Housemaster
Jeannie Kienzel

Friends of the Carolina Course

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Following the successful 25th anniversary of the RSCM Carolina Course at Duke University, we are eager to continue providing new and returning participants the best experience each summer. The ongoing success of the Carolina Course exists because of generous contributions made by participants, sponsoring parishes, and friends each year.

The Carolina Course invites your consideration in joining the Friends of the Carolina Course at the following levels:

2022 Festival Worship and Evensong

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

All are welcome to the 2022 RSCM Carolina Course closing services of worship. Whether you have friends and family taking part in the Course or just enjoy fantastic music, come worship with us in the beauty of holiness. Find the closing services times and locations here. There are no tickets or arrangements, just come as you are.

Local Organ Concert: Martin Baker

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Martin Baker, a past Music Director of the RSCM Carolina Course is presenting an organ concert locally in Raleigh. An event not to be missed!

When: Friday, June 24, 2022

Where: Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh, NC

Time: 8:00 pm

2022 Course at Duke University

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000

In celebration of the Carolina Course’s 25th anniversary, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Robert Poovey, Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Rochester, NY, as music director. Participants will enjoy an exhilarating week surrounded by glorious music, kindred fellowship, and inspiring architecture on the beautiful campus of Duke University. Celebratory concerts by guest artists will add to our festive anniversary year. Early registration is encouraged.

2021 Course: Going Virtual

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

We were heartbroken to have to cancel our in-person summer training course for 2021 but are excited to announce that registration is now open for RSCMA’s virtual offering, “The Spirit’s Tether.” In registering for this course, participants will have the opportunity to:

Engage in seminars for organists, vocalists, adults, and children alike with world renowned musicians
Participate in RSCMA’s virtual choir broadcast
Engage with the RSCMA community through virtual social offerings

Please reach out to us with any questions.

2019: Course Videos and Photos

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Videos of our closing services and the course photo are now here!

We wish to thank all of the staff and participants of the 2019 RSCM Carolina Course! It was truly inspiring to spend a week at Duke University with all of you. A special thanks to our director, Dr. Jared Johnson, Canon Organist and Choirmaster of Columbia’s Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, for coming and making wonderful music with us! We also wish to thank all of the parents, churches, and musicians that teach and support the fine young women that attended. We are looking forward to next year and will be in touch when we have selected the music director for 2020.

2019: Course Open for Registration

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The 24th Annual Royal School of Church Music Carolina Course is open for registrations. We hope to see you at Duke University this Summer!

2018: Course Videos and Next Year's Dates

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Videos of our closing services and the course photo are now here!

We wish to thank all of the staff and participants of the 2018 RSCM Carolina Course! It was truly inspiring to spend a week at Duke University with all of you. A special thanks to our director, Martin Baker from Westminster Cathedral, for coming and making wonderful music with us! We also wish to thank all of the parents, churches, and musicians that teach and support the fine young women that attended. We are looking forward to next year and will be in touch when we have selected the music director for 2019.

2019

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The 24th annual Royal School of Church Music Carolina Course for choristers and adults was held July 8-14, 2019 on the campus of Duke University. The course Music Director was Dr. Jared Johnson, Canon Organist and Choirmaster of Columbia’s Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. The Course welcomed Dr. Fred Teardo from the Cathedral of the Advent in Birmingham, AL as the Course Organist.

Course Staff

Music Director
Sonya Subbayya Sutton

2018 Music Director: Martin Baker

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Course is pleased to welcome Mr. Martin Baker as Music Director for the 2018 summer training course!

Maps, Venues, and Worship Schedules

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

All are welcome to join the RSCM Carolina Course in worship and song as we all seek to perfect the praises offered by God’s people on earth. Also below are the locations of churches where we will worship and local points of interest.

Schedule is below.

2018

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The 23rd annual Royal School of Church Music Carolina Course for choristers and adults was be held July 9-15, 2018 on the campus of Duke University. The course Music Director was Martin Baker, Master of Music, Westminster Cathedral, London, UK. Returning again as the Course Organist was Christopher Jacobson, FRCO, Chapel Organist, Duke University.

Course Staff

Music Director
Martin Baker

Course Organist
Christopher Jacobson

2017: Course Videos, Pictures, and Recordings

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to all the staff and participants of the 2017 RSCM Carolina Course! It is truly inspiring to spend a summer week at Duke University with all of you. A special thanks to the parents, churches, and musicians that teach and support these fine young women.

Maps, Venues, and Worship Schedules

Fri, 19 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Schedule is below.

2017

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The 22nd annual RSCM Carolina Course for Choristers and Adults was held July 10th through the 16th, 2017. This was the first year in residence at Duke University. The music director was be Scott Dettra, from the Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, TX. The course organist will was Christopher Jacobson, FRCO, Duke Chapel, Durham, NC.

Course Staff

Music Director
Scott Dettra

Course Organist
Christopher Jacobson

2017 Music Director: Scott Dettra

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Course is pleased to welcome Mr. Scott Dettra as Music Director for the 2017 summer training course!

Scott Dettra has been acclaimed as one of the leading American concert organists of his generation. He combines an active performance schedule with his post as Director of Music and Organist at the Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, where he leads a vibrant music program in the country’s fifth largest Episcopal parish. Prior to his appointment in Dallas, he was for five years Organist and Associate Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral, where he served as principal organist and assisted with the direction of the Cathedral choirs. Mr. Dettra’s playing is known for its poetry, rhythmic intensity, and musical elegance.

2017 Organist: Christopher Jacobson

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Course is pleased to welcome Christopher Jacobson as organist for the 2017 summer training course!

Christopher Jacobson, FRCO, is Organist of Duke Chapel at Duke University. He was previously the Associate Organist and Choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Columbia, South Carolina where he assisted in directing and training the cathedral choirs and played for weekly Eucharist and Evensong liturgies. Mr. Jacobson also served on the faculty as instructor of organ at the University of South Carolina’s School of Music. Prior to his appointment at Trinity Cathedral he was Assistant Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Washington National Cathedral. As a soloist Mr. Jacobson has presented organ recitals across North America, Europe, and Australia. He has won prizes in numerous organ competitions including the National Young Artist Competition (NYACOP), the Miami International Organ Competition, and first prize in the American Guild of Organists/Quimby Region VI Competition for Young Organists and the John R. Rodland Competition in church music. As an accompanist he has accompanied choirs in residencies and tours to Saint Thomas Church, New York City, Wells Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Durham Cathedral in England, the American Cathedral in Paris, and the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Italy. He has also served as accompanist for many RSCM summer courses across the country. An active continuo artist Mr. Jacobson appears regularly with the early music ensemble, Three Notch’d Road and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra. Mr. Jacobson holds the Master of Music degree in Organ Performance and the Sacred Music Diploma from the Eastman School of Music as well as the Associate diploma from the American Guild of Organists. At Eastman he studied organ with David Higgs, and improvisation and continuo with William Porter. Mr. Jacobson received the Bachelor of Music degree with distinction in Organ Performance from St. Olaf College where he studied with John Ferguson and Catherine Rodland. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest where he began his organ study with French organist Yvaine Duisit, and the American Boychoir School as a treble chorister under James Litton.

2016: A Great Success

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to all the staff and participants of the 2016 RSCM Carolina Course! It is truly inspiring to spend a summer week in Raleigh, NC with all of you. A special thanks to the parents, churches, and musicians that teach and support these fine young women.

Maps, Venues, and Worship Schedules

Tue, 24 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Schedule is below.

2016

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The 2016 RSCM Carolina Course was held June 27 - July 3 and was resident at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC. The 21st course featured Dr. Michael Velting from Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville, TN as music director and Colin Lynch from Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, MA as course organist.

Music

Eucharist

Mass Setting
Franz Josef Haydn
Missa Brevis Sti Joannis de Deo (Gloria, Credo, Sanctus/Benedictus (small ensemble), Agnus Dei)
Offertory Anthem
William Mathias
Let all the people praise thee, O God
Communion Motets
Ola Gjeilo
Ubi caritas
Michael Sitton
That most excellent gift of charity

Evensong

Choral Introit
Gary Davison
A Prayer of Self-Dedication
Andrew Walker
Phos hilaron
Philip Moore
Preces and Responses (Guildford Cathedral)
T. Tertius Noble
Evening Canticles in B minor
Anthem
C.H.H. Parry
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

Festival Worship Services

Festival Eucharist: July 3rd, 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Raleigh, NC
Festival Evensong: July 3rd, 4:00 PM at Duke Chapel, Durham, NC

Photos and Videos

The 2016 closing Evensong service is available on YouTube!

The Kerstetter Scholarship

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:15:02 -0400

Established in 2015, The Kerstetter Scholarship honors the extraordinary leadership and devotion of Kevin Kerstetter to the RSCMA Carolina Summer Training Course. This annual scholarship, given through the generosity of an anonymous donor, provides course tuition for a deserving chorister with a demonstrated need each year.

Course Leadership

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Music Director
Sonya Subbayya Sutton

Organist
Graham Schultz

Co-Manager
Mark Ardrey-Graves

Co-Manager
Marissa Hall

Chorister Registrar
Pam Hair

Adult Registrar
Stephen Gourley

Finance
Marilyn Neely

Head Proctor
Kendall Anvoots

2016 Organist: Colin Lynch

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Course is pleased to welcome Colin Lynch as organist for the 2016 summer training course!

First Prize Winner of the Fort Wayne Organ Competition, Colin Lynch has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and Cuba at the invitation of the Cuban government. A devoted church musician, Mr. Lynch has previously held positions at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH, Christ & Holy Trinity Church in Westport, CT, Marquand Chapel of the Yale Divinity School, the Episcopal Church at Yale, and as Organ Scholar at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago. Colin Lynch earned the Artist Diploma from Oberlin Conservatory, studying with James David Christie and Olivier Latry. Additionally, he also studied with Douglas Cleveland at Northwestern University and with Thomas Murray at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music where he received the Director’s Prize. His début solo album, The Organ of Stambaugh Auditorium, is available on the Raven Label. Mr. Lynch currently serves as Associate Director of Music and Organist at Boston’s Trinity Church, Copley Square.

2015: Another Wonderful RSCM Course

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to all the staff and participants of the 2015 RSCM Carolina Course! It is truly inspiring to spend a summer week in Raleigh, NC with all of you. A special thanks to the parents, churches, and musicians that teach and support these fine young women. The 20th RSCM Carolina Course has been the best yet!

We will post the official course pictures on this website and on Facebook when we receive them. It usually takes a few weeks for our photographer to select and edit them. We do not mail out hard photos, but we will have high resolution images on the website hard copies can be ordered from our photographer.

2016 Music Director: Dr. Michael Velting

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCMA Carolina Course is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Velting as Music Director for the 2016 summer training course!

Michael Velting is Canon for Music at Christ Church Cathedral, where he has been Organist and Choirmaster since 1994. Canon Velting serves as Principal Organist, Director of Cathedral Choirs and Administrator of the Music Program at the Cathedral. Prior to assuming this position he was Assistant Organist and Choirmaster of Washington National Cathedral and Adjunct Professor of Organ at The American University in Washington, D.C. He holds both the Masters and Doctorate in Organ Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, in the class of David Craighead. From 1982-1986 he lived in Paris, France, where he studied organ with Daniel Roth and won the Prix de Virtuosité in the class of Marie-Claire Alain at the Conservatoire National de Région in Rueil-Malmaison. He also served as Organist of the American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity from 1984-1986. Dr. Velting has performed in Germany, England, Canada, Switzerland and France, as well as throughout the United States. He was instrumental in the design of the Lively-Fulcher organ for Christ Church Cathedral, where he directs the Cathedral Choir, the Parish Choir and the Senior Choristers and administers the Cathedral Music Program. He is a member of both the American Guild of Organists and the Association of Anglican Musicians. He has served on the Executive Board of the Young Organist’s Cooperative and is a former Dean of the Nashville Chapter of the AGO.

Worship and Celebrate with Us

Tue, 05 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

All are welcome to join the RSCM Carolina Course in worship and song as we all seek to perfect the praises offered by God’s people on earth. Also below are local points of interest and the locations of churches where we will worship.

Services, Locations, and Times

Sunday, July 19, 10:00 AM
Choral Eucharist
Chapel of the Cross
304 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC
Sunday, July 19, 4:00 PM
Festival Evensong
St Michael’s Episcopal Church
1520 Canterbury Road
Raleigh, NC

2015 Course Organist: Zachary Fritsch-Hemenway

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 17:34:43 -0400

Zachary Fritsch-Hemenway

Zach Fritsch-Hemenway is currently the Director of Music at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia PA, where he serves as Organist and leads an active and highly regarded choral program. Zach is also the founder of the Chestnut Hill Choir School, a developmental choral program for children at Saint Paul’s that not only teaches vocal technique and music theory, but also helps to underwrite private instrumental study.

2015 Carolina Course Organ Scholar

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:35:24 -0400

Congratulations to Richard Gray for being selected as the 2015 Organ Scholar. A native of Beaufort, SC, Richard is currently completing undergraduate studies as a student of Professor James David Christie at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music. In the fall of 2012, he studied organ with Oberlin’s Distinguished Visiting Professor of Organ, Marie-Louise Langlais. Further studies have been at the McGill Summer Organ Academy with John Grew. An active recitalist, Richard has performed at notable venues including National City Christian Church in Washington, DC, Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda, MD, and The Cathedral Church of St Luke and St Paul in Charleston, SC, where he was a featured artist in the L’Organo Series of the 2014 Piccolo Spoleto Festival. After completing his studies at Oberlin, Richard will pursue graduate studies with Stefan Engels at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

2015 Course Director: Simon Lole

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:31:13 -0500

Simon Lole

Simon Lole has spent a lifetime in music, starting as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. He received his musical training at the Guildhall School of Music and King’s College, London University. He spent many years as a professional church musician, culminating in positions as Director of Music at Sheffield and Salisbury Cathedrals and teaching at Jesus College, Cambridge.

Since 2005, he has worked as a freelance musician…musical director, composer, arranger, conductor and organist, as well as record producer and workshop leader.

2015

Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:09:26 -0500

The 2015 RSCM Carolina Course was July 13 – 19 at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC. This year marked the 20th annual RSCM Carolina Course! Our music director was Simon Lole who originally directed this course 20 years ago. The course organist was Zachary Hemenway.

Music

At Evensong the RSCM course presented the world premiere of a commissioned work from Simon Lole, The Wisdom of God.

Eucharist

Mass Setting: Missa Brevis in F, K192 (Mozart)
Offertory Anthem: There is a Land of Pure Delight (Grayston Ives)
Communion Motet: Tantum Ergo (de Severac)

Evensong

2015 RSCM Carolina Course Accepting Applications

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The 2015 RSCM Carolina Course is now open for applications for choristers and adults! This year’s course will be held July 13 – 19 at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC. This year marks the 20th annual RSCM Carolina Course! Our music director will be Simon Lole who originally directed this course 20 years ago. Course organist will be Zachary Hemenway.

You can find all of your forms and pricing information on our Registration Information page. The music for this year can be found on the Repertoire page. Quite a bit of this year’s music is freely downloadable from the Repertoire page as well.

2014

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Music Director
Malcolm Archer

Organist
Edie Johnson

In 2014 we were graced by Malcolm Archer as our music director who brought years of experience working with RSCM courses like this one and his incredible gifts of training choristers both young and old. Edie Johnson served as Course Organist and worked with the Organ Scholar, Paul Thomas. The Rev. Nancy Allison returned as the Course Chaplain.

2015 RSCM Carolina Course Organ Scholar Position

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Dear Colleagues,

The Royal School of Church Music in America’s Carolina Summer Training Course will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Raleigh, North Carolina July 13-19, 2015.

Held annually on the beautiful campus of Raleigh’s St. Mary’s School, this course is known for a high standard of musical excellence, organization, and gracious hospitality. We are pleased to welcome Mr. Simon Lole (http://www.simonlole.com) from the United Kingdom as this year’s music director.

2014: Another Fantastic Course

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks to all the staff and participants of the 2014 RSCM Carolina Course! A special thanks to the parents, churches, and musicians that teach and support these fine young women in their lives and music making. Below you’ll find the 2014 official course pictures.

Also, please fill out the course evaluation. You’ll find the password on page 12 of your folder. (Or please email us.)

CDs of the Eucharist and Evensong on Sunday, July 13th can be ordered by mailing in the following document with payment: 2014 CD Order Form (PDF)

2014 Worship Services

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The RSCM Carolina Course invites you to worship with us!

The closing Festival Eucharist for the 2014 RSCM Carolina Course will be at 10:00 AM, Sunday, July 13th, at Christ Church in Raleigh, NC.

The closing Festival Evensong will be at 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 13th, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh, NC.

Our daily Evensong service held at St. Mary’s Chapel is also open to the public. Tuesday at 5:00 PM, Wednesday at 5:00 PM, Thursday at 4:45 PM, and Friday at 5:15 PM. All are welcome.

Central North Carolina Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

Fri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks go to the Central North Carolina Chapter of the American Guild of Organists for making our Organ Scholar position possible for the 2014 RSCM Carolina Course!

Membership in the American Guild of Organists is open to all persons interested in the organ and choral music fields. Join and support your local chapter!

Order Your Music!

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Its time to order your music for the 2014 RSCM Carolina Course!

You may order a music packet from Lois Fyfe Music by emailing sales@loisfyfemusic.com or calling (615) 386-3542. Please specify that you need the music for the RSCM Carolina Course (which is the one in Raleigh, not the one in Charlotte). Each packet will cost $22.30 plus shipping.

2014 Course Director: Malcolm Archer

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Malcolm Archer is Director of Chapel Music at Winchester College, where he trains and conducts the Quiristers and Chapel Choir and teaches organ in the College. He has enjoyed a distinguished career in cathedral music, which has taken him to posts at Norwich, Bristol, Wells Cathedrals and then Director of Music at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. During his time there he directed the choir for several State services, including the Tsunami Memorial Service, the London Bombings Service and the 80th Birthday Service for HM The Queen, for which he was invited by Buckingham Palace to compose a special anthem, performed live on BBC1. His many broadcasts and recordings from Wells and St. Paul’s have received critical acclaim, and his CD of Christmas music from St. Paul’s was voted Editor’s number one choice in The Daily Telegraph.

2014 At Capacity for Chorister Participants

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We can’t wait for this summer and, obviously, you can’t either! We are now at capacity for chorister participants. However, space remains available for adults. Send your registration in today!

2014 Forms Available Now!

Sat, 11 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The registration materials for the 2014 RSCM Carolina course are now available on the registration page. Get your registration in today to reserve your spot!

We are limited to the first 35 choristers, so the first ones to get their deposit money will be in the course! The choristers, proctors and some staff will be housed at Saint Mary’s School. The remaining adults will be housed at the Doubletree Inn on Hillsborough Street right down the road from the school.

2014 Forms Coming Soon!

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year to one and all!

Very soon we should have the registration materials on the website for the 2014 course. Please check back here for the latest information.

2014 Carolina Course Information

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The choristers and adults of the Carolina Course, in residence on the historic campus of Saint Mary’s School, will be immersed in magnificent choral music and great fun as they prepare for closing services in beautiful sacred spaces. Under the inspired direction of conductor, composer, and organist Malcolm Archer, currently Director of Chapel Music at Winchester College, England, the Carolina Course choir will experience the thrill of choral music making at its best. Space will be a bit limited this year, so singers are encouraged to register early. Organists age 18-25 are invited to apply for the Organ Scholar position by contacting the Course Manager.

2013

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Music Director
David Hill

Organist
David Arcus

Organ Scholar
Stephen Gourley

In 2013 we had the largest course in several years with over 50 chorister participants. Our film documentary project was in full swing with producers Robin Arcus and Tod Tinkham. Our music director this year was the incredible Dr. David Hill. We welcome back Dr. David Arcus as the course organist. The Rev. Nancy Allison graced us with her skilled preaching. Finally, our organ scholar was Stephen Gourley.

2013 RSCM Carolina Course Picture

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2013 CD Order Forms Available

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We are now taking orders for the 2013 CD recording! The recording includes Eucharist at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and Evensong at Duke Chapel on July 14th. Please download the PDF Order Form and send that in with your check before September 15, 2013.

2013 CD Order Form

Can't Wait to Hear the 2013 CDs!!

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

We’ve been getting lots of questions about the CD recordings for the 2013 closing services. We are excited about getting the first edits of the recording too!

Once we have the CD ordering information we will send out an email to all participants and staff. You will be the first to know!

See You in 2014!!

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Thanks to all participants, parents, staff members, musicians, and all who supported and made the 2013 RSCM Carolina Course a truly wonderful success! Our documentary film project is off to a fantastic start and the whole community of Raleigh is a buzz with the music offered at the closing services Sunday.

Please take a moment to fill out the course evaluation. You can find the password in your 2013 course binder on page 13.

Organ Scholar: Stephen Gourley

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Stephen Gourley, a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina, holds degrees from the University of North Texas and the North Carolina School of the Arts. His teachers have included Jesse Eschbach, Jack Mitchener, Erica Johnson, Christoph Hammer, Antoinette Anglin and Dianne Finan. While at North Texas, Stephen held a teaching assistantship in the choral department and served as accompanist for Chamber Choir and Concert Choir. In 2010 Stephen was elected to Pi Kappa Lambda, the National Music Honor Society. Recently, Stephen was selected as Organ Scholar for the Royal School of Church Music Carolina Course, which takes place in July 2013.

2013 Course Repertoire

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Eucharist

The Office of the Holy Communion (Collegium Regale), Herbert Howells
The Lord is my Shepherd, Lennox Berkeley
Ave verum corpus, William Byrd (ATB only)

Evensong

Ex ore innocentium, John Ireland (Trebles only)
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in C, Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
Preces and Responses, William Smith
Te Deum (Collegium Regale), Herbert Howells

Our official music distributor is AngelMusicUSA and the 2013 course packet may be ordered via Amazon. The Amazon button to the right will take you to Amazon’s web site.

2013 Carolina Course Filled to Capacity

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

We are excited to announce that the 2013 Carolina Course is now filled to capacity!! We do have a few spaces left for adult day participants.

If you are still looking for a course to attend this year please visit

http://rscmamerica.org/training-courses.php

Music for this year’s course will be posted shortly. We are looking forward to seeing you this summer!

2013 Course Director: David Hill

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Renowned for his fine musicianship, David Hill is widely respected as both a choral and orchestral conductor. His talent has been recognised by his appointments as Chief Conductor of The BBC Singers, Musical Director of The Bach Choir, Music Director of Southern Sinfonia, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society and Associate Guest conductor of The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of Southampton in 2002 in recognition of his Services to Music.

2013 Course Organist: Dr. David Arcus

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David Arcus is Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist at Duke University, where he participates in nearly 200 services and events annually. He holds degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the School of Music at Yale University, where he earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree. He has received awards in composition and improvisation competitions, and he is in demand as a solo recitalist, having performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Great Britain. He has also toured with the Duke Chapel Choir in Great Britain, Poland, The Czech Republic, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and China, and he has appeared as organist with the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra. He has served on the faculties of St. Mary’s School, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Registration Now Open: RSCM Carolina Course 2013

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RSCM Carolina Course
for Choristers, Teen Choristers & Adults
July 8-14, 2013
David Hill, Music Director
David Arcus, Organist
Closing services in Duke University Chapel & St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Raleigh.

In residence on the historic campus of Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC, the Carolina Course features outstanding choral repertoire, a marvelous music staff, and thrilling closing service venues, offering an unforgettable week of singing, worship, education, and fun.
David Hill, Director of the London Bach Choir and the BBC Singers, will offer his superb music leadership.

2022

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Course Staff

Music Director
Dr. Robert Poovey

Course Organist
Stephen Gourley

Course Chaplain
Reverend Erika Takacs

Course Manager
Matthew Brown

Registrar
Marilyn Neely

Adult Housemaster
Nick Quardokus

Treble Housemaster
Homer Ferguson

2012

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Music Director
David Briggs

Organist
Robert Ridgell

The 2012 RSCM Carolina Course saw the beginning of our Film Documentary project with music director David Briggs. Returning to the course once again is Robert Ridgell as our course organist. Robin Arcus lead our film crew in capturing moments of the course to build a short film. The Rev. Nancy Allison graced us with her skilled preaching. Finally, our organ scholar was Jonathan Poe.

Wrap up of the 2012 RSCM Carolina Course

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000

To all participants, parents, staff members, and musicians that made the 2012 RSCM Carolina Course possible goes a big “Thank you!” for an incredible course and a beginning of our film documentary project. Check out this YouTube clip of our very last rehearsal right before the closing Evensong made by our music director, David Briggs.

Video on Facebook

Course participants, parents, gardians, and visitors to the 2012 RSCM Carolina Course are welcome to fill out our Course Evaluation Form to offer anonymous feedback.

2012 Course in Progress

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Please join us for one or more of our public services through out the week of the 2012 RSCM Carolina Course, July 9th – 15th.

Tuesday, 5:00 PM: Evensong at St. Mary’s Chapel
Wednesday, 5:00 PM: Evensong at St. Mary’s Chapel
Thursday, 4:45 PM: Evensong dedicated to Tucky Thompson at St. Mary’s Chapel
Friday, 5:15 PM: Evensong at St. Mary’s Chapel
Sunday, 10:00 AM: Festival Eucharist at Christ Episcopal Church
Sunday 4:00 PM: Festival Evensong at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Maps and locations for our venues and surrounding points of interest can be found on our Maps and Venues page.

Have you heard?

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Check out our new page and listen to a few selections from years past. Were you a part of the course in 2007 when Katherine Dienes-Williams came from Guilford Cathedral to join us at St Mary’s? Have you heard about the beautiful music the choristers and adults created with Richard Webster in 2011? Visit Listen to the Course Sing under the About menu to play several selections and check back to hear more as the list grows!

Listen to the Course Sing

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Each summer at the Carolina Course, the choristers and adults have the opportunity to sing selections they may otherwise never experience. Sometimes these selections allow the choristers and adults an opportunity to sing, successfully, music they may once have considered impossible. As the week ends and the choristers and adults gather for festival Eucharist and Evensong, the words of Psalm 100 are embodied:

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.

RSCM Carolina Course News!

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

In our increasingly secular society, few people have the joy of singing sacred music and rarely is it clear what it takes to prepare music as a group and at the level demanded by the Royal School of Church Music.

Each year, the RSCM provides training courses for children, teens and adults throughout the U.S. and abroad. In 2012 and 2013, the Carolina Course for Choristers and Adults of the RSCM hopes to create a documentary movie by filming on site at Saint Mary’s School (Raleigh) and at various church venues. The purpose of the film is to capture the week’s events as they unfold, from arrival and vocal auditions, through meticulous rehearsals, and daily worship, to eating, drinking, and socializing together, all culminating in a Sunday morning sung Mass and an afternoon Choral Evensong. Documentary film is the medium to tell the human story of challenge, determination, defeat, and triumph. Our week at Saint Mary’s will sweep the viewer along into a world of sacred music, friendships, and faith that will fascinate, educate, and possibly even inspire the viewer to discover firsthand what it’s like to participate in a training course.

2012 Course Director: David Briggs

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David Briggs is an internationally renowned organist whose performances are acclaimed for their musicality, virtuosity, and ability to excite and engage audiences of all ages. With an extensive repertoire spanning five centuries, he is increasingly known for his brilliant organ transcriptions of symphonic music by composers such as Mahler, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Bruckner, Ravel, and Bach. Fascinated by the art of Improvisation since a child, David also frequently performs improvisations to silent films such as Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Nosferatu, Jeanne d’Arc, Metropolis, as well as a variety of Charlie Chaplin films.

2012 Course Organist: Robert P. Ridgell

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Robert P. Ridgell, one of America’s highly acclaimed church musicians is the Director of Music of the historic Cathedral of Saint Paul in the Twin Cities. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Ridgell was Organist and Director of Music Education of Trinity Wall Street, New York. He has held positions in cathedrals and churches throughout the United States including the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City and the Cathedral Church of the Savior, Philadelphia.

In Memoriam: Tucky Thompson

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Mary (Tucky) Thompson of Southern Pines, N.C. died on January 26, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A. in music and from Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y. with an M.A. in early childhood education. She served as headmistress of the Emmanuel Episcopal Day School in Southern Pines for six years and most recently managed the law office for Robert Thompson, P.A.

2011 Course Pictures

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

During the 2011 Carolina Course we were fortunate to have a professional photographer visit us for a day. Katie Dickson took photos of rehearsals throughout the day and most of our course participants will find themselves in a photo or two. Katie has made these photos available for perusal and purchase at the following website.

http://katiedickson.smugmug.com/Portraits/RSCM/20087834_zWmwWj

Announcing the 2012 RSCM Carolina Course

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The 2012 RSCM Carolina Course dates have been set. Mark your calendars for July 9 through 15, 2012! Once again, the course will be in Raleigh, NC on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary’s School.

This year our music director will be David Briggs. David is the Artist-in-Residence at Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church, Ipswich, MA as well as Organist Emeritus, Gloucester Cathedral, UK.

Our organist for 2012 will be Robert Ridgell. Currently the Director of Sacred Music at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Saint Paul, MN, Robert previously served Trinity Wall Street in New York.

CDs in the Mail

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you ordered a recording of the 2011 RSCM Carolina Course closing services you should receive those very soon. They went in the mail this week.

If you would still like to purchase a recording they are still available. Please see this post for details.

What Happens at an RSCM Course?

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Lots of folks ask “What goes on at an RSCM course?” Well, lots of music and rehearsal time of course. But that’s not all we do. Our participants form a community together, grow with one another, and have lots of fun. This video shows a lot of the non-rehearsal happenings from the 2011 RSCM Carolina Course for Choristers and Adults.

This video was lovingly produced by 2011 participant Makenzie Owens.

2011

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Music Director
Richard Webster

Organist
Matthew Brown

The 2011 RSCM Carolina Course for Chorister’s and Adults was graced by Richard Webster from Trinity Church, Boston, as our music director. We also hosted Matthew Brown from First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC as our organist. Let’s not forget the Rev. Nancy Allison who served as our chaplain. Special mention goes to our organ scholar this year, Chris Pharo.

2011 Pictures

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Click on the slide show to go to Google Picasa to see the full sized images.

You can send additional pictures to webmaster@carolinarscm.org

Raleigh Hotels

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If anyone is in need of a hotel, there are several around Saint Mary’s School with reasonable rates:

The Brownstone (Holiday Inn): http://www.brownstonehotel.com/
Days Inn – Raleigh Downtown: http://raleighdaysinn.com

Join Our Worship

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The 2011 RSCM Course for Choristers and Adults will have three services open to the public. You are invited to witness our ministry to the world and worship with us. Directions to the venus can be found on our Venus and Maps post.

Choral Evensong at St Mary’s School
7:00 pm Friday, July 15
900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh

Festival Eucharist at Christ Episcopal Church
10:00 am Sunday July 17
120 E. Edenton St. and Wilmington St., Raleigh

2011 Daily Schedule

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The daily schedule of events is now available for the 2011 RSCM Carolina Course. Its provided as a PDF.

Daily Schedule (PDF)

2011 Venues and Maps

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Not familar with Raleigh? Below is a Google Map of the locations of Saint Mary’s School and the two churches where the 2011 closing services will be held. Click the link for a larger, more detailed version of the map.

View 2011 RSCM Carolina Course Venues in a larger map

Adult participants, parents, and guests may also be interested in local shopping, museums, and socializing. Find those details on this map:

Congrats to Christopher Pharo

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Congratulations are in order for Christopher Pharo for being chosen as the Organ Scholar for our 2011 course. Christopher is a student of Andrew Scanlon at East Carolina University.

2011 Repertoire Update

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We have partnered with a local distributor to assist with ordering the course music. To order music for the 2011 Carolina Course check out the Repertoire Page.

2011 Repertoire

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The music for the 2011 RSCM Carolina Course has been posted. Check out the Repertoire page for the full list. Our music this year includes George Dyson’s Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in D Major!

Our Organist: Matthew Brown

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Matthew Brown is the Director of Music at First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC. Previously, Mr. Brown served on the music staff of Grace Church in New York City, and was responsible for service playing and assisting in the conducting of the Choir of Men and Boys, the Choristers’ Choir, and the parish’s professional Adult Choir. He maintained an active accompanying career in New York City.

Registration Now Open

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Registration for the 2011 RSCM Carolina Course for Choristers and Adults is now open. Please see the Registration Page for information about fees and your forms. Please join us at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC July 11th through 17th!

Space is available for 40 chorister choristers aged 10 - 18, 25 adults, and 1 Organ Scholar.

Our Organ Scholar is sponsored by John-Paul Buzard Pipe Organ Builders and the North Carolina Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Our Music Director: Richard Webster

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Richard Webster is a choral conductor, composer, church musician and organist of wide renown. He is in demand for newly commissioned anthems, organ and instrumental works, liturgical music and hymn tunes, and travels extensively to direct hymn festivals, choral workshops and perform organ recitals. His hymn arrangements for brass, percussion, organ and congregation are performed in churches and concert halls throughout the English-speaking world. The Canadian Broadcasting Company perennially features these hymns on their Easter and Christmas broadcasts. His settings have also been televised on BBC’s “Songs of Praise,” the most widely viewed religious music program in the world.

Visit Us on Facebook

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Fan of the RSCM Carolina Course? Alumni of the course? Planning on attending? Join us on Facebook!

Mark Your Calendars for 2011

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The 2011 Carolina RSCM Course for Choristers and Adults will be held once again at St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC. Mark your calendar for July 11th – 17th, 2011!

This year our music director will be Richard Webster from Trinity Church, Boston. Matthew Brown from First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC will return as our organist.

On July 17th we will sing Eucharist at historic Christ Church in down town Raleigh. The closing Evensong will be at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church and will feature their John-Paul Buzard 52 rank pipe organ, Opus 39, completed in June 2010!

Life at the Carolina Course

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Since the summer of 1967, RSCM choir courses have enriched the lives of thousands of young singers and their choir directors, church, school, and community choirs across the United States and Canada. Our course has contributed to the summer offerings since 1996. Our motto, Psallam spiritu et mente, “I will sing with the spirit and with the understanding also,” underscores the many opportunities for musical mountaintop experiences to young and old alike.

The Royal School of Church Music

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The RSCM is an ecumenical Christian charity that is dedicated to the highest quality church music. The core purpose of the RSCM is education.

Through its educational mission the RSCM aims to encourage and inspire:

Good use of music, above all, in Christian worship
The highest standards appropriate to each individual church and community, taking into account resources and circumstances
A culture of learning through practice, experience and reflection, leading to the development of both skills and understanding
Individuals to engage in education and training in order to serve their church or community, and to fulfill the RSCM’s mission at a local level.

The RSCM as organization

The RSCM consists of an international network of affiliated groups and individual members, coordinated nationally and/or regionally through voluntary committees, guided, enabled and supported by an administrative staff, with an administrative center at Sarum College near Salisbury Cathedral. Common to everyone in the RSCM is the belief that music, and specifically music in worship, matters.

2010

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Our tradition continues at St Mary’s School in Raleigh, NC. Mr. Michael Kleinschmidt was this year’s music director and Mr. Christopher Jacobson was our course organist. The course chaplain was Revd. Cannon George J. Tompkins.

Music

Inain Quinn, Preces and Responses
Charles Villiers Stanford, Psalm 98
John Wood, Magnificat and Nunc dimitus
Alan Ridout, Prevent us, O Lord
Charles King, Will Always Give Thanks

New Website!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Greetings from your webmaster and welcome to the very new web site for the RSCM Carolina Course for Choristers and Adults. You’ll find information about next years course (when announced) at the top of the page under “Course Information” as well as on the right. Details about this course, and the RSCM, can be found in the About page.

The image used as the header is the 2006 course picture in front of Duke Chapel. The back ground image is several measures of Charles Wood’s “O Thou The Central Orb” as found in the Choral Public Domain Library.

The Carolina Course

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This course features opportunities to sing the finest sacred SATB repertoire with the highest standards of musical performance, conducted by internationally recognized musicians, balanced with a full complement of structured recreational and social activities.

Rehearsing in Duke Chapel

Additionally, choirmasters and organists both will be enriched by

organ recitals by acclaimed organist
sessions on choir and vocal technique building.

Choristers will also have opportunities to increase reading and singing ability through

2009

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The 2009 Carolina Course for Choristers and Adults featured our long time friend Dr. Simon Lindley, FRSCM, as our music director. Mr. Matthew M. Brown returns as our organist.

Music

Anthony Caesar, Missa Brevis Sancti Pauli
Johann Ritter von Herbeck, Pueri, concinite
Johnathan Bielby, O my Saviour, Lifted
from Love Divine: For Extended Hymns published by CMS, Maurice Bevan’s Corvedale
John Sanders, Preces and Responses
from Four Festal Psalms; published by CMS, Philip Marshall’s Psalm 24
arr. Simon Lindley, The Bell-Man’s Song

2008

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The 2008 Carolina Course for Choristers and Adults feature Mrs. Katherine Dienes-Williams, ARCSM as our music director. Mr. Matthew M. Brown was our course organist.

Music

Ton de Leeuw, Missa Brevis
Vaughan Williams, O Taste and See
Bob Chilott, Be Thou my Vision
Philip Moore, Through the Day thy Love has Spared Us
William Byrd, Preces and Responces
Philip Moore, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis
Philip Moore, All Wisdom Cometh from the Lord

2007

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The 2007 course featured Katherine Dienes-Williams, ARSCM, as our music director and Simon Lindley, FRSCM, as our organist.

RSCM Carolina Course 2007 Course Picture

2006

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In 2006 the director of music was Dr. Dale Adelmann and our organist was Robert Ridgell. This picture was taken in front of Duke University Chapel in Durham, NC where our closing Evesong service was held.

Carolina RSCM 2006 Course Picture

Music

Palestrina, Missa Brevis
Roland Martin, The Altar
William Smith, Preces and Responces

Pictures

2005

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RSCM Carolina Course 2005

A phtoto taken during the closing Evensong service in 2005 at Christ Church, Raleigh, NC.

Music

Richard Webster, A Fair and Delectable Place
Andrew Carter, Missa Brevis
Mary Plumstead, A Greatful Heart
T, Tertius Noble, Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis; in B Minor
Phillip Radcliffe, Preces and Responces
S. S. Wesley, Ascribe unto the Lord
Parsons, Ave Maria

2004

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2003

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2000

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1996

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