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Congratulations to the Nottingham Performing Arts Library...
Posted on 14 February 2017
We're delighted to announce that Nottingham Performing Arts Library Service (NPALS)'s re-vamped, online sheet music hire service has bagged...
Body Percussion, Vocal Scales and a Hocket or Two…
Posted on 7 February 2017
Having met the GSA Choir at a few rehearsals (and social occasions), it was time to try out some ideas with them in a practical workshop. We set...
Groups wanted for new BBC One music show
Posted on 30 January 2017
Auditions for a new BBC One series will take place this February and the producers are asking for vocal groups of all genres to apply to take part....
Child licensing issues for music groups: where are we at?
Posted on 26 January 2017
The child licensing system – regulating the permissions needed when young people under the age of 16 take part in a performance – was...
Give a Gig to support Youth Music
Posted on 25 January 2017
Give a Gig is the flagship fundraising initiative for Youth Music, the national charity investing in music-making projects for children and young...
What is Music Education Expo and might you find it useful?
Posted on 25 January 2017
The Music and Drama Education Expo returns for its fifth year on 9 and 10 February at London’s Olympia. It’s free to attend and you can...
Battle of the Somme: film and music
Posted on 25 January 2017
Somme100FILM tour is going from strength to strength, with audiences across the UK (and overseas) enjoying the rare opportunity to see orchestras...
Holes in the roof, Yellow Whitlow Grass and pancakes
Posted on 16 January 2017
My search for inspiration started at Dyffryn House and Gardens which is where the piece will be performed. I had “whizzed” around...
The end of my Adopt a Composer Journey
Posted on 16 January 2017
It has been a long and rewarding project with the Lincoln Ukulele Band as part of the 2015-16 Adopt a Composer scheme. I’ve got a lot out of...
Building new audiences
Posted on 13 January 2017
Founded in 1998 with the aim of developing the next generation of chamber music lovers and players, the charity CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust exists...
Contemporary Music for All opportunities 2017 and 2018
Posted on 23 December 2016
Save the date! The Contemporary Music for All Festival returns on 3 and 4 March 2018 and will take place in all four nations of the UK and at least...
Research and evidence: the lifeblood of advocacy
Posted on 23 December 2016
One of the jobs that you as members of Making Music entrust us with is to speak on your behalf to those that shape the environment in which you...

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