Melanie Le Breuilly, the Music Director of Reading Youth Orchestra (RYO), tells us about the start of her group's work with Caitlin Harrison as part of their Adopt a Music Creator 2022 collaboration.
It’s the start of the new term and I’m busy preparing for our first rehearsal back after the summer. In particular, I’m delighted to be learning the score for our Adopt a Music Creator composition written by the lovely Caitlin Harrison.
NewSPAL, the charity taking on Surrey County Council’s performing arts collection, is now open for business. With the support of its community and patrons, it has established a more sustainable future for the SPAL collection.
Annual celebration recognises music creators and arrangers, projects, music directors and group heroes.
The winners of the 2022 Making Music Awards were announced by Debbie Wiseman OBE, Making Music President, at an online awards ceremony on Thursday 22 September.
Paul Whittaker OBE discusses the value of having sign language interpreters at performance venues, how music can be seen as well as heard, and ways music groups can create an inclusive environment for Deaf people.
No doubt many of you have seen sign language interpreters in action at meetings, conferences and on TV. Perhaps you’ve also seen them in a theatre. But how often have you come across them in a concert hall?
Carmel Smickersgill describes preparing for the premiere with the Junior Leeds Conservatoire Ensemble Creative as part of their Adopt a Composer 2019/20 collaboration.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and thank her for her service and dedication.
As a mark of respect, we will be closing our offices on the day of her funeral, Monday 19 September, and will reopen on Tuesday 20 September.
Each member group will need to decide on their own plans for the the mourning period and the funeral day itself. However, you can also consult the Government’s National Mourning Guidance for more information.
New corporate member Laurie Denman introduces his range of music services to help you raise your voices and musicians to the next level.
We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted nominees for the 2022 Making Music Awards, followed by a celebratory evening on 22 September where we announce the winners and honour the creativity and efforts of the leisure-time music community.
The awards celebrate Making Music's 3,900 member groups and their activity, and the often unrecognised talent which helps the sector to flourish across the UK. Prizes range from promotion across Making Music’s networks to financial support towards commissions and other musical projects
Joshua Brown, a composer from Rossendale in Lancashire, shares his reflections on developing new work for the Glasgow Orchestral Society (GOS) as part of their Adopt a Music Creator 2022 collaboration.
The Group Hero Award is back for another year to recognise individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond for their music group.
Not all heroes wear capes! The Group Hero award, only introduced last year, celebrates those individuals, groups or committees who have gone the extra mile for their music groups and supported them throughout 2021 to make sure they thrive especially during the difficult transition to a post-pandemic life.
Now the time has come to vote for your favourite music Group Hero.
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