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Sacred Sounds

RSCM

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/91d. Total Eps: 6

Sacred Sounds features inspiring interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and thought-provoking conversations with musicians, composers, clergy, and all those shaping the future of church music today. Whether you’re tuning in for practical tips, musical inspiration, historical insights, or simply to hear from those keeping the tradition alive in vibrant new ways, the CMQ Podcast offers a fresh way to stay connected.

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Sacred Sounds: Episode 6 'Putting on a Come and Sing evensong' with Simon Lole

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 11:52

In this episode, Simon Lole reflects on his lifelong love of choral evensong, from his days as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral tohis work as a cathedral director of music and, today, leading choral evensong in the parish.

His conversation explores why evensong remains such apowerful form of worship, the challenges facing parish choirs, and how ‘Come and Sing’ events can bring new singers into the tradition. Simon also shares practical advice on choosing repertoire, welcoming singers and creating an experience that people will want to return to.

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Sacred Sounds, Episode 5

Season 1 · Episode 5

Sunday, May 31, 2026 • Duration 14:23

In this episode, Paul Hedley speaks with David Mason of Viscount Classical Organs about the changing world of digital organs, from the early days of electronic instruments to the realism made possible through physical modelling technology. Their conversation explores what gives an organ its sense of life and musicality, how digital instruments respond within sacred spaces, and the unique challenges of bringing sound into some of Britain’s great cathedrals and churches.

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Sacred Sounds, Episode 4 - Caring for Sacred Spaces: conversations on the future of church buildings

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 20:50

Insightful discussions on caring for church buildings and their future. The first interview brings together Paul Hedley, RSCM deputy director, and Jennie Schillig, senior church buildingsofficer for the Diocese of Oxford. Schillig explains how her team supports parishes from the earliest stages of every project, whether routine repairs, ambitious re-orderings or major organ works.

The second interview sees Nicholas Cleobury speak with David Knight, deputy director for church buildings at the ChurchCommissioners, about the wider landscape of church buildings nationally.

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Sacred Sounds, Episode 3 - Master of the Choir and Organ, Sir David Willcocks

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 27:44

To accompany the December issue of Church Music Quarterly, this episode of Sacred Sounds features an interview with Ian Hare, who recalls his memories of Sir David Willcocks,

Sacred Sounds, Episode 2, Beneath the Crooked Spire

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 33:50

In this episode, Hugh Morris, RSCM Director, sit down with Peter Shepherd to discuss the realities of leading music in a parish church and the difficulties of recruiting new choir members.

Sacred Sounds, Episode 1, Harry Bramma interview

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • Duration 41:35

The podcast of the Royal School of Church Music, from the June issue of the magazine Church Music Quarterly. Featuring an interview with organist, composer, director of music, and former RSCM director, Harry Bramma.

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