Fenella Andrews, Publicity Officer for the Ipswich Choral Society, tells us of her group's major milestone and their archival findings on the history of the choir.
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Post date: Friday, 14 June 2024 - 10:24am
Our CEO, Barbara Eifler, explains how, two years ago, Making Music started re-imagining its staff recruitment processes to be as fair, unbiased, inclusive and accessible as possible.
Making Music employs 18 staff; 14 hybrid based around a London office, the other four remote. Changing how we recruit that team is an ongoing story, but perhaps the chapters so far may be of interest to others.
Post date: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 - 1:50pm
Helen Woodall, member of Wimborne Choral Society, talks to us about the career of their Musical Director.
Christopher Dowie came to Dorset in 1977 as Organist and Master of the Choristers at Wimborne Minster; then, in 1978, he founded a no-audition choir, with the only requirement being a love of choral music and a desire to sing. Since then, Wimborne Choral Society has gone from strength to strength, singing most of the classic choral repertoire and works by modern composers, including by Chris himself.
Post date: Sunday, 9 June 2024 - 10:31am
Tricia Zipfel, member of the Vox Holloway choir, talks to us about the most emotionally-challenging project her group has taken on.
Post date: Tuesday, 4 June 2024 - 3:09pm
Clive Downton, member of Ocean Harmony barbershop chorus, shares with us the group’s 20th anniversary celebration.
Ocean Harmony (the short name for the Southampton Barbershop Harmony Club) is a men's barbershop chorus, based near Southampton on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire. It has recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in January, put together by volunteers throughout 2023.
Post date: Friday, 31 May 2024 - 1:42pm
Make Music Day is an annual global celebration that brings communities together. Discover events across the four nations at Making Music and get your music groups involved!
There’s a lot going on this 21 June or Make Music Day as it’s also known.
This internationally celebrated day sees thousands of people across more than 125 countries perform on the longest (or shortest) day of the year.
Post date: Thursday, 30 May 2024 - 4:36pm
The results of the Charity Finance banking survey highlight ongoing challenges in the sector and identify top performing banks.
Charity banking has been a hot topic for the last year with banks coming under scrutiny for the quality of the products and services they offer.
Post date: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 - 5:59pm
Collaborate and learn from music industry professionals with Pro7ect’s songwriting retreats at the iconic Rockfield Studios on 16 – 20 July 2024.
Project7 is the UK’s premier residential songwriting retreat at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales. This iconic studio has hosted music legends like Queen, Oasis, Bowie, and Coldplay, shaping contemporary culture with their timeless recordings.
Post date: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 - 1:52pm
Composer and Conductor Matthew Elderton-Lewis shares details of his exciting new project, EcoMelodies, centering environmental issues through climate inspired repertoire and invites leisure-time music groups to get involved.
Post date: Monday, 20 May 2024 - 2:00pm
We're thrilled to announce that composer Debbie Wiseman OBE, who has recently been re-appointed as President of Making Music, is gifting one of her pieces for this year’s Make Music Day celebrations on 21 June.
