By Barry Millington, Guardian | 7 March 2010
Philip Langridge leading British tenor committed to the theatrical dimension of the operatic stage passed away 5 March 2010. He was awarded the Making Music Charles Groves prize in 2001 for his "outstanding contribution to British music".
Shadow culture secretary Jeremy Hunt: 'It is going to be tough'
By Charlotte Higgins, Guardian | 22 February 2010
The Guardian examines the Conservative party's arts manifesto and its implications around arts funding.
Making Music West Midlands is now accepting applications for Small Grants 2010-11. Criteria for applicants: One lead group must be a member of Making Music. There must be at least one other group so that it is a collaborative project. The second group need not be a member of Making Music, nor must they be a music organisation. Deadline: Friday 30 April 2010, 5pm | Posted Jan 2010
Volunteering England and online charity YouthNet are the joint forces behind the Inspiration and Legacy from the 2012 Games Project. It aims to create new and exciting volunteer opportunities for people to get involved in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The team is producing guidance on how to develop such opportunities. In the process, it will assist organisations to register their opportunities on the National Volunteering Database at www.do-it.org.uk. | Posted Feb 2010
The Guardian's Chief Arts Writer Charlotte Higgins has given amateur music a huge boost by writing an inspiring feature about its passionate players. She believes it is never too late to get involved and has recommended Making Music as a good first port of call. | Posted Jan 2010