RSCM Ireland
Royal School of Church Music in Ireland ~ Scoil Ríoga Cheol na hEaglaise in Éirinn
News Story ~ New Coordinator appointed for RSCM Ireland
August 3, 2011
Mark Bowyer, who is based in Dublin, has been appointed as the Royal School of Church Music's (RSCM) Coordinator for Ireland. He succeeds Peter Parshall, who held the post for several years.
Originally from Macclesfield in Cheshire, Mark has been involved in church music since the age of 11, as a singer, organist and choir director. Since moving to Ireland in 1999, he has maintained and developed his interest in church music alongside senior management positions at Christ Church and St Patrick's Cathedrals in Dublin and at St Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny. Mark is an enthusiastic parish musician, having held posts both in the UK and in Ireland, most recently as Organist of the Killeshin Group of Parishes in Co Carlow.
Mark was awarded the Archbishops' Certificate in Church Music by the Guild of Church Musicians in 2002. He has played an active role in the work of the RSCM's Irish committees since 2007, firstly as Honorary Secretary and currently as Honorary Treasurer to the Republic of Ireland committee.
Speaking of his appointment Mark said: "I am delighted to take on this leadership role continuing the excellent work by Peter Parshall. With the help of the two committees, I look forward to furthering the work and mission of the RSCM by expanding existing relationships and forging new ones, not least with other organisations working to support church musicians here in Ireland."
Lindsay Gray, Director of the RSCM, commented on the appointment: "I am extremely pleased to welcome Mark as Coordinator for Ireland. He comes with a wide range of experience and knowledge in relation to church music, and understands at first hand how church musicians operate, not just at cathedral level, but also - and especially - at the other end of the spectrum in terms of the smaller churches."
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