Errollyn Wallen CBE named next President of the Royal Society of Musicians

Wallen brings a wide-ranging career to the role, having established herself internationally as a composer alongside work as a pianist, vocalist, broadcaster and educator. Her appointment marks the third consecutive Master of the Queen’s or King’s Music to serve as RSM President, following Dame Judith Weir and Peter Maxwell Davies. The Royal Society of Musicians provides support to professional musicians across the UK who are unable to work through accident or illness, and is one of the country’s longest-established music charities. On taking up the role, Wallen said, ‘I am delighted to be succeeding Dame Judith Weir as President of the Royal Society of Musicians which provides such valuable support to musicians who are unable to work through accident or illness. I look forward to fulfilling my role and supporting this amazing charity in its vital and significant work for the musicians of the UK. Reflecting on the conclusion of her presidency, Judith Weir said, ‘It has been one of the great honours of my life to represent RSM as its President during the last decade. The Society is exceptionally well administered, and completely focused on its main charitable purpose. It is highly professional and yet instantly responsive to any musician who needs its help. I am therefore delighted that Errollyn Wallen CBE will now assume the role – we are all indeed fortunate that this inspirational and generous composer has agreed to take over RSM’s Presidency in the coming years.’