Worship Workshop site launched

 The new Church of England "Worship Workshop" site has been launched. This excellent website has been produced to assist schools with their collective worship but I can see it also being a helpful site for those involved in parish ministry. Hymns and songs can be downloaded (so long as you have a CCLI licence) as well as backing tracks, sheet music etc.

I've not had much time to explore this as yet - it's very new - but I think it's going to be a fine resource for the Church. Here's the link

6th form choral scholarships for young men

The King's School Ely has recently announced a new set of choral scholarships for young men entering Sixth Form. They will get an excellent vocal training and the chance to sing with the Lay Clerks at the Cathedral as well as participate fully in the life of the school, at which they will study academically and live as boarders.

For anyone who might be considering a choral award to university, this could be the ideal training ground. This is a unique and exciting initiative on behalf of the school and, as such, is to be warmly commended.

If you know of any male singers in Year 11 (or, looking further ahead, Year 10) who might be interested, you may like to follow this link  Additionally, I have a .pdf flyer available with rather more information for anyone who sends me an email requesting this to  janmpayne@googlemail.com  or, of course, get in touch direct with the school. 

RSCM "Gold Dust" - Voice for Life

The latest edition of the RSCM's "Voice for Life" newsletter/training material is now available here.

It's got some seasonal suggestions for Advent as well as more general warm-ups and choir training tips.