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Training and Events |
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Below you will find details of regional Making Music events for members and non-members. |
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North East
Down wiv da kidz - youth focus event | Washington Arts Centre | Tyne and Wear
Saturday 6 November, 10.15am - 3.15pm
Cost: free
This is for you if you're involved in running a music group which works with young people (either inside or outside school time), or which would like to. Topics will include child protection, Youth Music's new funding scheme, getting young people engaged, and a case study from a local group. Speakers include Andy Jackson (Cobweb Orchestra) and Gwyneth Lamb (Youth Music).
For more information contact Kirsty via email or on 07855 642308 or visit www.makingmusic.org.uk/northeast.
South East (Eastern Division)
Free Business Consultation Sessions with Robin Osterley
Sat 18 September, 11am - 3pm, Guildford Now fully booked
This event offers a chance for your group to come and discuss ideas and issues with Robin, on a one-to-one, or small group, basis. We can offer help and advice on a range of topics, for example, marketing, fundraising, audience development or commissioning. Each slot lasts up to 45 minutes. The sessions are now fully booked, but to join the waiting list, please contact Kate via email.
Sing Around the World (and Join a Local Choir!): Workshop with Scott Stroman
Sun 7 Nov, 10.30am - 3pm, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton £10 (£7.50 concessions)
www.brightondome.org
Celebrate a range of vocal styles including jazz, gospel, world, and classical in this one-day workshop led by acclaimed vocal director and jazz artist Scott Stroman. Well known for his fun, inspiring approach to group singing, Scott teaches by ear, so no music reading is required. Meet members of local choirs to find out how to get singing in the Brighton area.
Suitable for all levels of singing experience. Promoted by Making Music in partnership with Brighton Dome. Part of Brighton Early Music Festival's The City Sings www.breng.org.uk/citysings
South East (Western Division)
Form a Folk Band! | SAE Institute, Littlemore | Oxford
Sunday 26 September and 5 subsequent workshops
Cost: £70 adults, £50 conc - for 6 workshops + extras
A course of 6 workshops in autumn 2010, bringing together musicians to form folk bands. Including all instruments and voices looking at playing for dancing as well as for concert performance situations. Facilitated by Cat Kelly, with 6 special guest tutors including Paul Sartin, Jim Moray, Will Pound, and Pete Flood. The course includes the chance to record tracks at SAE, plus the opportunity to play at the Oxford Folk Festival 2011!
Contact Alice via email or call 07838 251368 for more information.
West Midlands
Open Evenings: Communications, marketing and business planning
11 Nov 2010: Better Communications | Leominster
18 Nov 2010: Better Communications | Stafford
8 Feb 2011: Marketing | Leamington Spa
17 Feb 2011: Marketing | Ludlow
8 Mar 2011: Marketing | Worcester
5 Oct 2011: Business & Financial Planning | Lichfield
2 Nov 2011: Business & Financial Planning | Hereford
The West Midlands committee would like to invite you to a series of Evening Meetings on communications, marketing and business planning.
These sessions also provide a great opportunity to meet with you to discuss the current membership benefits, and to learn how we might develop our services to better meet your needs. As the leading ally and advocate for voluntary music, Making Music would like to hear your concerns and issues so that we can better represent you more effectively.
Please click on booking form for more information or to download the event booking form. |
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Content last updated:
1 September 2010 |
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