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Sacred Sounds
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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Episodes
Sacred Sounds, Episode 5 31.05.2026 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 challenge...
Sacred Sounds, Episode 4 - Caring for Sacred Spaces: conversations on the future of church buildings 24.02.2026 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 inter...
Sacred Sounds, Episode 3 - Master of the Choir and Organ, Sir David Willcocks 19.11.2025 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 01.08.2025 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 04.06.2025 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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