THE COTSWOLD SOCIETY OF
CHURCH MUSICIANS
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The Cotswold Society of Church Musicians (CSCM) was founded in 2020 and it is a division of the Three Counties School of Music (TCSM).
Unlike the TCSM diplomas, which are awarded to candidates who have successfully passed a rigorous practical assessment, the two CSCM diplomas are awarded after a careful assessment of a musician’s qualifications and prior musical experience. Successful candidates for both the ACSCM (Associate) and FCSCM (Fellow) awards are authorised to order the appropriate academic dress through the Society and to use the appropriate postnominals. In addition, Associates and Fellows of the CSCM automatically become affiliates of the TCSM and are therefore entitled to discounted fees for the three levels of TCSM diploma assessments. |
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Associate (ACSCM)
The Associate level is open to those who have a particular interest in church music, for example an enthusiast or a church choir member. The minimum age for Associate membership of the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians is eighteen.
In order to apply to the society for Associate level membership, please click on the link below and include the following information in your e-mail:
COTSWOLD SOCIETY OF CHURCH MUSICIANS
In addition, there is also a one off payment of £40.00 GBP in order to become an Associate of the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians. Payment information available on request.
Please also include:
Once the application for the Associate level has been assessed, applicants will be notified within a short period of time whether or not they have been successful. It is rare that an applicant is unsuccessful, but should an applicant be deemed to be unsuccessful, then the full payment will be returned to the applicant. Successful members will be entitled to all the benefits listed below:
Fellow (FCSCM)
The Fellowship level of membership is open to those over the age of eighteen who can provide evidence of their involvement in music as an experienced organist, long standing /experienced choir member, choir trainer, conductor, instrumentalist, academic, teacher or an advanced music student.
In order to qualify for this award, candidates are expected to present substantial evidence and appropriate time frames of their musical roles, experience/ interests or qualifications/awards that they hold.
Candidates should apply in writing and indicate their willingness to raise the awareness of the Society and how they would be willing to help to promote the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians.
There is a one off payment of £55.00 GBP in order to become an Fellow of the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians. Payment information available on request.
In order to apply for Fellowship level of membership, please click on link below to send an email and include the required information listed below in your e-mail:
COTSWOLD SOCIETY OF CHURCH MUSICIANS
Applicants for the Fellowship level of membership of the Society should email giving details of any musical roles, experience, interests, qualifications or awards that you hold in the form of a Curriculum Vitae, plus the following information:
Once the application for the Fellow level has been assessed, applicants will be notified within a short period of time whether or not they have been successful. It is rare that an applicant is unsuccessful, but should an applicant be deemed to be unsuccessful, then the full fee will be returned to the applicant. Successful members will be entitled to all the benefits listed below:
The information you have supplied will be held by the Society purely for the purposes of communicating with you and will NOT be shared with other parties. Please state clearly when applying for either the Associate or Fellowship membership levels, if you give permission for the Society to keep the details supplied on this form for the purposes of communicating with you, for as long as you are a member of this Society.
The Associate level is open to those who have a particular interest in church music, for example an enthusiast or a church choir member. The minimum age for Associate membership of the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians is eighteen.
In order to apply to the society for Associate level membership, please click on the link below and include the following information in your e-mail:
COTSWOLD SOCIETY OF CHURCH MUSICIANS
- A Curriculum Vitae
- An e-mail explaining why they wish to join the society
- How they feel they could help to raise the awareness of the Society
In addition, there is also a one off payment of £40.00 GBP in order to become an Associate of the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians. Payment information available on request.
Please also include:
- Full Names of Applicant
- Email Address of Applicant
- Location/ Country of Applicant
- Website of Applicant (if applicable)
Once the application for the Associate level has been assessed, applicants will be notified within a short period of time whether or not they have been successful. It is rare that an applicant is unsuccessful, but should an applicant be deemed to be unsuccessful, then the full payment will be returned to the applicant. Successful members will be entitled to all the benefits listed below:
- Certificate of Registration
- Use the postnominals of ACSCM
- Associate members (ACSCM) are automatically entitled to become affiliates of the TCSM and are also entitled to the discounted fees to enter for TCSM diploma assessments
- Authorisation to purchase the appropriate academic dress, which is ordered through the society.
- Associates of the Society may wear a black bachelor’s gown together with the Associate Hood: (Simple shape - Forest Green liripipe lined with Claret satin Cowl)
Fellow (FCSCM)
The Fellowship level of membership is open to those over the age of eighteen who can provide evidence of their involvement in music as an experienced organist, long standing /experienced choir member, choir trainer, conductor, instrumentalist, academic, teacher or an advanced music student.
In order to qualify for this award, candidates are expected to present substantial evidence and appropriate time frames of their musical roles, experience/ interests or qualifications/awards that they hold.
Candidates should apply in writing and indicate their willingness to raise the awareness of the Society and how they would be willing to help to promote the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians.
There is a one off payment of £55.00 GBP in order to become an Fellow of the Cotswold Society of Church Musicians. Payment information available on request.
In order to apply for Fellowship level of membership, please click on link below to send an email and include the required information listed below in your e-mail:
COTSWOLD SOCIETY OF CHURCH MUSICIANS
Applicants for the Fellowship level of membership of the Society should email giving details of any musical roles, experience, interests, qualifications or awards that you hold in the form of a Curriculum Vitae, plus the following information:
- Full Names of Applicant
- Email Address of Applicant
- Location/ Country of Applicant
- Website of Applicant (if applicable)
Once the application for the Fellow level has been assessed, applicants will be notified within a short period of time whether or not they have been successful. It is rare that an applicant is unsuccessful, but should an applicant be deemed to be unsuccessful, then the full fee will be returned to the applicant. Successful members will be entitled to all the benefits listed below:
- Certificate of Registration
- Use the postnominals of FCSCM
- Fellowship members (FCSCM) are automatically entitled to become affiliates of the TCSM and are also entitled to the discounted fees to enter for TCSM diploma assessments
- Authorisation to purchase the appropriate academic dress which is ordered through the society. Fellows of the society may wear a plain black master's gown together with the Fellowship Hood: (Cambridge Full Shape Hood with Forest Green cape & liripipe with a Claret satin Cowl and the cape bound in 1" Claret Satin (Academic Dress)
- The society intends to publish an online annual newsletter for associate and fellowship members.
The information you have supplied will be held by the Society purely for the purposes of communicating with you and will NOT be shared with other parties. Please state clearly when applying for either the Associate or Fellowship membership levels, if you give permission for the Society to keep the details supplied on this form for the purposes of communicating with you, for as long as you are a member of this Society.
