THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF CHURCH MUSIC
GUILDFORD AREA
The Guildford Area Committee is pleased to confirm the continuation of the Awards Schemes. The purpose of these awards is to extend the existing RSCM Voice for Life programme beyond the locally-awarded ribbons, and provide independent confirmation of the candidate’s level of attainment. The awards are open to singers of all ages.
The relevant Voice for Life stages for Dean’s and Bishop’s Awards are, respectively, Dark Blue and Red ribbon. Please note that a revised syllabus began in April 2008; for details of how to obtain a copy, please see below.
Dates
The examinations in 2010 will be on Saturdays 20th March, 3rd July and 6th November. The closing dates for entries will be 1st February, 1st June and 1st October respectively. Successful candidates can choose to be presented with their awards and certificates at the Guildford Area Choirs’ Festival in October by singing at the Festival.
Entries are dealt with on a first come, first choice basis; therefore, when the first choice Saturday is full, candidates will be offered alternative dates (usually up to one week before or two weeks after the published dates).
Fees
The fees for this year are £33 for the Dean’s Award and slightly increased to £38 for the Bishop’s Award, payable at the time of the application. This covers the supply of the appropriate medal, ribbon and certificate to the successful candidate. A refund of £10 will be made to unsuccessful candidates.
The syllabus, application form and guidance for both awards may be downloaded (in PDF format) by clicking below.
Download an application form (pdf 27Kb)
Download a copy of the syllabus (pdf 90Kb)
Download a copy of a document describing how the RSCM runs its Singing Awards (pdf 42Kb)
Download a copy of the guidance notes (pdf 36Kb)
To download a pdf file you will have to
obtain the Adobe Acrobat Reader. It is available free of charge
by clicking on the icon: 
Alternatively, send a SAE (A5 size, stamped for 100g weight [currently 23p or 32p]) to:
The Awards Administrator
Mr Chris Wardle
6 Beaconsfield Place
EPSOM
KT17 4BD
or click here to e-mail for a copy (in PDF format).
Details of the Area Choirs' Festival will be available from the Festival Administrator:
Ms Leah Perona-Wright 28 Middlemead Road Bookham Leatherhead Surrey KT23 3DA
The RSCM is a Registered
Charity no. 312828