Friends of
St martin Music
St Martin in Roath is noted for its excellence in liturgy and music. Since 2012, the Music Foundation at the church has provided scholarships for undergraduate & postgraduate singers and organists. It has helped shape and develop musicians in their formative years. Throughout this time, the Foundation has relied upon the generosity of benefactors and grants in order to finance its work.
In 2022, the ‘Friends of St Martin’s Music (FOSMM)’ became a registered charity (no. 1198708). The charity provides the majority of funding for the music provision at St Martin in Roath.
Past scholars have gone on to work with ensembles including The Sixteen and Stille Antico, held positions as directors of music at top level schools, and as organists at multiple cathedrals.
The funds raised by the Friends are administered by Trustees, who are responsible for ensuring that they are used to maintain and expand the high standards of liturgical music making enjoyed at St Martin in Roath.
In order to become a member of the “Friends of St Martin’s Music”, we ask you to complete the application form and pay the annual membership fee of £25. As well as supporting the music ministry at St Martin’s, you will receive an invite to the Friends annual Reception (with musical contributions from musicians that your subscription will have supported) and receive regular updates about the music at St Martin in Roath. You will also be eligible to attend the AGM of the Friends.
Membership
Application
We aim to attract at least 50 friends each year, which will go towards funding the “Friends” choral scholar. We appreciate that others will still wish to give larger amounts and some generous benefactors may wish to cover the costs of a full scholarship.
With your support and generosity, the Friends of St Martin’s music will enable St Martin in Roath to thrive. This is already evident in:
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The excellent quality of Liturgical Music
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Engagement with young music students and their families and friends for whom St Martin’s is often the first church these young people have come to know
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Teaching opportunities
As we seek to offer all that we have and all that we are to the glory of God, we invite you to offer your continued support by becoming a Friend of St Martin’s Music.
A Membership Application is available above by clicking on the button. Forms are also available in Church or by email. You are encouraged to become a friend and to invite others among your family and friends to do the same.
The Ministry of Music, Welcome and Encouragement is something we do well at St Martin’s. Help us build and develop this by becoming a proactive Friend of this exciting ministry always to the Glory of God.