History, Aims and Objects
Foundation
Under distinguished patronage the Guild was founded in 1888
as the Church Choir Guild. It was incorporated in 1905 to
become known as the Incorporated Guild of Church Musicians.
The foundation patrons were Archbishop Frederick Temple
and Sir George Elvey, organist of St George’s Chapel,
Windsor.
Objects
The Guild is a fellowship of those who sincerely desire
to offer the best in music to the service of the church,
both amateur and professional musicians being unified in
a common ideal.
Membership
Membership is open to all members of the Christian Church.
The annual subscription is £20, payable in January.
New members elected on or after 1st of October are deemed
to have paid their subscription for the following year.
See Application
for membership
Examinations
The Guild has, since 1961, been charged with the responsibility
of administering and examining for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s
Certificate in Church Music. From 1988 the Certificate
was
renamed The Archbishops’ Certificate in Church Music
(being Canterbury and Westminster and, more recently,
Wales).
This certificate is awarded after examination to organist/choirmasters,
choristers, cantors, and leaders of worship (instrumentalists).
In 1993 the Archbishops' Award in Church Music was
instituted. This consists of the practical part of the
Archbishops' Certificate. There is also the Archbishops'
Certificate
in Public Worship (ACertPW) and Fellowship (FGCM), which
are awarded after examination. Holders of the Certificates
and Fellowship may use the appropriate letters ACertCM,
ACertPW and FGCM after their names and wear the appropriate
authorised hood. Award holders may wear the authorised
badge. For younger people and those who are new to Church
Music there is also The Archbishops' Preliminary Certificate
in Church Music, which is a basic qualification. Details
are available from the Examinations Secretary.
See Examinations,
Courses and Awards
Syllabus
The detailed current syllabus for the Guild’s examinations,
together with leaflets giving suggestions as to the methods
of preparation for the examinations may be obtained upon
application to the Registrar and/or Examinations Secretary
and/or General Secretary.
See Examinations,
Courses and Awards
Information
Apart from the Year Book the magazine 'Laudate' is published
three times a year.
See Publications
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