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Following the success of our first meeting for leisure-time instrumental ensemble conductors back in the autumn, and a desire by attendees to continue with such sessions, Making Music will be hosting this second meet-up, to facilitate musical directors of instrumental leisure time music groups discussing development and opportunities.
One of the topics that came up in the autumn was the relationship between MD and committee of the group, so this time we will hear from some Chairs of groups about the relationship they have with their MD, how they manage things, what works, what doesn’t.
We will also pick up the conversation from last time about diversifying repertoire and take a look at the resource Making Music is currently putting together to help highlight resources to access different repertoire, looking for MDs to input any additional links or databases.
The discussion will be facilitated by Helen Harrison Music Director and Conductor of Making Music member groups Blackpool Symphony Orchestra and Preston Opera and Making Music CEO Barbara Eifler.
Other speakers to be confirmed.
We'll talk about:
- Working as a Musical Director with your committee
- Diversifying repertoire
- Network(ing) and peer support needs or wishes
- Making Music and other resources
Who this event is for: Anyone is welcome to attend this event, but it will be particularly relevant for conductors of leisure-time instrumental groups - orchestras, bands, small or large ensembles of all kinds.
Cost: FREE
We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will send the joining link by email, one hour before the event is due to start.
Please read the event information below before reserving your place.
Registration for this event closes at 2pm on 28.7.25.
Event information:
- This event will be mainly discussion-focused
- This event includes participant-led discussion
- Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
- Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this
Recording information: We do not plan to record this event.
Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as accessible as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.
Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event.
