HYMNPACT! ® A brand new digital resource from the Royal School of Church Music

• Posted by Frances Wilson October 21, 2022 - Filed in Announcement - 238 views

  Introducing Hymnpact!® - a brand new digital resource from the Royal School of Church Music to bring music in schools and churches closer together.

  “I love to hear people sing because it lifts my spirit”

  – Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

  Hymnpact!® is a subscription-based digital resource for primary schools and churches, providing hymns which are appealing to children and adults alike. The hymns are suitable for use in school (in worship and curriculum settings) but are also appropriate for church congregations of all ages. Its aim is to bridge the gap between the hymns and songs commonly sung in schools and the range of hymns traditionally sung in church.

  Features and Benefits

  • Hymns and songs to suit all occasions, tastes and styles.
  • Appealing music suitable for school and church settings
  • Easy to use adaptable resources.
  • Support materials for teachers
  • Suitable for requirements of RE curriculum in schools
  • The wider appeal of singing together and the broader message of some of the texts
  • Introductory annual subscription offer of just £50 per year.
  • Warmly endorsed by the Archbishop of Canterbury

  How it works

  Hymnpact!® is designed to work in a number of ways:

  Lyric Videos with full orchestration, played and sung by professional musicians, included as standard. They have been designed to meet SEND. Users can choose between performance and instrumental versions.

  Tracks: Like the videos, users can choose between performance and instrumental versions – for example, using tracks where a hymn has been learnt from memory or if use of the videos is not possible.

  PowerPoints: The PowerPoint slides are perfect for use with musicians playing where users just want to provide the words.

  Sheet Music: The hymns can be accompanied on a piano, on the organ, by a guitar and even with a small group of instrumentalists. They can be sung with just the melody, or with a descant and even with a choir. There are multiple versions of the scores which accommodate all of these options. The sheet music is available to download and we recommend using apps such as forScore (IOS) or Orpheus (Android). Both these apps provide great functionality and are used and trusted by musicians all over the world.

  Find out more & view sample materials here: https://www.rscm.org.uk/hymnpact/

  Reasons to choose Hymnpact!®

  • Hymns and songs that are relevant to today’s multicultural world.
  • Thoughtful, intelligent and inspiring hymns whose lyrics have a wider meaning beyond the Christian message, with themes of, for example, friendship, love, loyalty, commitment, supporting others, well-being, and self-esteem.
  • Music that bridges the gap between school worship and church services.
  • Designed for use in both schools and churches whether or not you have musicians.
  • A broad range of styles and themes both musically and liturgically.
  • Hymns that are easy to learn, easy to sing and provide a meaningful addition to your school worship pattern and the church's liturgical year.
  • Creates a sense of community and shared experience through singing.

  Testimonials

  “One of the best things the RSCM has done in quite a while” – Mick, Diocesan Music Adviser

  “Being part of the choir is really important as it shows we are a unit.  The song was easy to learn….and it was great to be able to perform it.” - Toby, 9

  About the Royal School of Church Music

  The RSCM is the Salisbury-based, national, independent charity supporting, nurturing and sustaining church music. As the central ‘home’ of church music, RSCM provides relevant education, training and resources to its membership, the wider church, and beyond. It is committed to encouraging the best of music in worship, and to advocating music as a tool for growth of the church. 

  The RSCM supports thousands of Affiliated churches across the UK and worldwide through its international partners. In addition, it also supports many schools and Individual members, and its work is sustained by thousands of Friends, Regular Givers and other donors.

  RSCM is an open, life-long learning organisation, offering face-to-face and distance education and training through its programmes, published resources, courses and activities.

  Founded by Sir Sydney Nicholson in 1927, the RSCM’s original emphases were English and choral. Now, in a diverse international context, the RSCM’s work is far broader and more diverse, and aims to make all its work ecumenical in purpose, nature and content.

  HM The Queen was RSCM’S Royal Patron from 1952 until her recent death, and its president is The Most Revd and Rt Hon The Lord Archbishop of Canterbury. The organisation celebrates its centenary in 2027.

  www.rscm.org.uk