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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the professional chamber choir, Tenebrae, are coming together for a concert at London’s Cadogan Hall on Thursday 17 May. The concert will feature Paul Mealor’s Stabat Mater and other music from his chart-topping album, 'A Tender Light'. Mealor will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Making Music Conference in Cardiff.

Celebrate the City is looking for Making Music member groups who would like to perform in the City of London on 23 June 2012 as part of the Celebrate the City Festival. This four day event from 21-24 June, heralding the coming of London 2012 Olympics, is designed to celebrate everything that the City of London has to offer, from architecture and exhibitions to music and special events.

The Lady Hilary Groves Prize is a Making Music award presented annually to an individual of a Making Music member group who has made significant positive impact on the musical life of their group or their wider community.

Making Music member group the Holst Singers is performing in a Charity Gala Concert at the Cadogan Hall on 24 May. The concert features soloists Michael Collins (clarinet), Katherine Watson (soprano), Louise Poole (mezzo-soprano), Nicholas Mulroy (tenor) and Derek Welton (bass-baritone), with the Holst Singers and the City of London Sinfonia conducted by Stephen Layton. They will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Mozart’s Requiem Mass. The concert is being given in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK and tickets can be obtained from the Cadogan Hall box office.

Musicians Against Nuclear Arms (MANA) requires a part-time administrator, with flexible hours and working arrangements. Whilst a small honorarium and expenses are offered, the job would ideally suit someone whose commitment to the cause is the most important factor. The work involves administering concerts, liaising with musicians and venues. Other responsibilities are editing a quarterly newsletter, dealing with membership matters, arranging and attending committee meetings in London and generally overseeing all MANA activities and office work. Knowledge of the peace movement and an interest in music are essential. All necessary equipment, including a phone line, is supplied.