The annual Summer School of the Royal School of Church Music runs from January 2 to 9 at St Nicholas Diocesan School in Pietermaritzburg. There will be daily services in St George's Garrison Church and the Cathedral of the Holy Nativity, sung by the choirs involved.

The director of the event is British musician Gordon Stewart who will give an organ recital in the Pietermaritzburg City Hall on December 5 at 19h00 playing music by Buxtehude, Bach, Strauss and others.

Tickets R30 (R20 concessions) at the door. For more information about the RSCM, visit www.rcmsa.co.za or contact Marianne de Jager at 082 853 3361 or email marianne@tickey.co.za