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Election time! What could the party manifestos mean for...
Posted on 24 May 2017
You’ve probably had your fill of campaigning already, but let me enthuse – or alarm – you by briefly looking at the parties’...
Brexit: what could it mean for your group?
Posted on 21 April 2017
Making Music took no stance on Brexit prior to the referendum, nor afterwards. Our members, and their members, come from all areas of the UK, from...
Take part in the UK Live Music Census by 31 May
Posted on 21 April 2017
One more month to contribute to a fantastic research project currently underway: the Live Music Census. In six cities across the UK, researchers were...
Making Music is looking for new Board members
Posted on 21 April 2017
Making Music is looking for new Board members and any member of a full member group can stand by filling in this form, and asking two members of...
Make Music Day on 21 June is taking off!
Posted on 21 April 2017
This international celebration is about everyone making music for everyone, opening up their musical doors and showcasing all the fantastic music...
Guest Blog: Could an international concert tour benefit...
Posted on 6 April 2017
With over 50 years of experience creating inspirational tour experiences for youth ensembles, we at Rayburn Tours know how much young musicians stand...
Guest blog: 4 weeks, 90 events and one big fat wedding
Posted on 30 March 2017
On top of four weeks of courses spanning the whole gamut of musical experience, and over 90 events in August, the staff at Dartington International...
Youth ensemble day in Birmingham: the takeaways for all...
Posted on 24 March 2017
Monday 20 March saw 36 delegates representing music education hubs, schools, music services, professional orchestras, and independent youth ensembles...
Guest blog: Have you ever sung in a choral festival in...
Posted on 21 March 2017
Did you know there are many wonderful music festivals across Europe that your choir could take part in? From Barcelona and Paris to Luxembourg, and...
All Together Now! A challenge for your choir this Spring
Posted on 13 March 2017
The Choir with No Name work with people who have experienced homelessness, providing welcoming, safe and creative environments for their members to...
Why you need to make time to discuss the finances of your...
Posted on 24 February 2017
Do you worry about the financial health of your music group? You are not alone if you do - it is the single biggest challenge our groups face. Nearly...
Why standing still is not an option and a project can be a...
Posted on 23 February 2017
All you want to do every Wednesday is turn up and have a good old sing or play through some nice music, and then go home and forget about it for...

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