Singing Network UK | Making Music

Singing Network UK is a free forum, bringing together organisations with an interest in singing to meet twice a year face to face.

Members meet in order to:

Find out what other organisations are doing and in particular what lobbying or advocacy they may be undertaking
This could and does lead to organisations then collaborating on campaigns or specific projects
For the volunteer-led organisations in Singing Network UK, the meetings are also an opportunity to raise their principal issues, which might then be taken forward by others around the table with more capacity – depending on topic that might be different organisations
There may be projects which Singing Network UK decides to support or carry forward as a group, such as research led by Singing Network UK members Voices Now into the number of choirs in the UK

Members

Below are the current members of Singing Network UK, listed alphabetically. If you are interested in joining or want to get in touch for any other reason, please email info@makingmusic.org.uk, for the attention of Barbara Eifler.

Association of British Choral Directors (abcd)

The forum for conductors and choral trainers. We run training courses and conventions, has of our own publication, "Mastersinger", promote the composition of choral music, and offer a liaison service for members to promote local activities.

British Association of Barber Shop Singers (BABS)

BABS which gained educational charitable status in 2000 was formed in 1974 and now has 56 full member harmony clubs and 6 Associate member clubs each with its own chorus.

British Choirs on the Net

Formed in 1995 ‘British Choirs on the Net’ is a free choral listing service with email and website links to over 3,600 choirs

British Voice Association

An association of multi-disciplinary professionals working to promote the field of voice in its broadest sense. We encrouage a healthy voice, vocal skills, and communication in areas such as performing arts, business, medicine and education.

Choir Schools’ Association (CSA)

The Choir Schools’ Association is a group of 46 schools attached to cathedrals, churches and college chapels around the country.

Friday Afternoons

An international initiative encouraging young people to sing. Our ever-growing Song Bank contains new music and support material to help teachers develop their students' skills - as performers, listeners and composers. Join our world of song!

On the gerontius site you will find searchable directories of uk choirs and choral concerts, and other choral music resources.

GMIA is an active network where singing/music making is a central foundational activity. Build relationships and engage in projects with sector personnel including Choir Directors, Vocal Coaches and Singers.

Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS)

With 1720 members in 50 clubs (+ 3 Associate member clubs & Club at Large) we share joy in 4-part A Cappella singing in this unique style striving for just intonation.

We are a UK membership organisation which supports, stands up for and celebrates people making or presenting music together in their leisure time. 58% of our 3,600+ members are choirs, so we take a keen interest in all things singing!

Music in Offices

We bring music into the workplace by managing office choirs, delivering instrument tuition and running bespoke music-led workshops and events.

A UK Association for Music Education. Music Mark leads, represents and supports the highest quality music edicaton for all children and young people.

National Association of Choirs (NAC)

The "NAC" represents and supports over 500 choirs and 26,000 voices, all of them voluntary and amateur throughout the UK.

National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB)

The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) comprises five constituent choirs for young people from primary school age to those leaving University.

Natural Voice Network (NVN)

We are a network of people who work with voice and song, and who believe that singing is everyone’s birthright, regardless of musical experience or ability.

Royal College of Organists (RCO)

The Royal College of Organists is a multi-faceted charity and membership organisation whose professional and educational work is aimed at all who have interests in the organ and choral music.

Royal School of Church Music (RSCM)

RSCM runs a nation-wide education and training programme for singers, instrumentalists and choir trainers, and all interested in the role of music in worship.

Sing for Pleasure

Since 1964, Sing for Pleasure has encouraged better singing for adults and children and helped choral leaders to develop best practice conducting skills, through a variety of events and courses and a broad range of songbook collections.

Sing Up Membership provides access to hundreds of specially arranged songs, teaching tools and supporting resources for all your singing needs, in and out of school.

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Tenovus Cancer Care

Our Sing with Us choirs are fun, uplifting and friendly, and are open to anyone affected by cancer whether you're a patient, survivor, carer or someone who has been bereaved through cancer. You don't need to read music or be a great singer to join - every voice counts.

The Choir With No Name

The Choir with No Name runs choirs for homeless and marginalised people. We’re built on the premise that singing makes you feel good and helps you grow in confidence: we sing uplifting pop music, rehearse weekly and share a hot meal together afterwards.

VCM Foundation

VOCES8 Foundation

A vocal music education charity bringing the power of singing to communities around the world, putting on professional music performances for thousands of audience members, and education programmes and resources for singers and teachers of all ages and abilities.

Voices Foundation

Voices Foundation

VF exists to enable all children to realise their full potential through a singing based music curriculum, and to influence national perception of the vital importance of music in education.

Voices Now is a celebration of singing and the most exciting UK festival for vocal groups. Whether you’re a singer yourself or just love to experience the incredible sound of people coming together to sing, you’ll discover something special at this three-day festival.

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Welsh Association of Male Choirs

An association that collectively addresses the needs of male choirs, bringing together all Welsh choirs under one umbrella, fostering and promoting the art of male voice choral music and Welsh choral works.