In February, we asked our members to complete a social media survey to better understand their online habits and explore ways to enhance engagement. This report highlights key findings from the survey.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent social media survey. With nearly 300 responses, you've provided valuable insights into how our member groups are using social media, the challenges you're facing, and what you want from Making Music's online presence.
Creative producer Holly Hunter and composer Michael Betteridge reflect on their music co-creation project Voices Weaving.
This project brought together eight choirs to take part in a series of workshops with the aim of writing their own lyrics and setting them to music. Besides collaborating with composer Michael Betteridge, each choir worked with a poet and movement director: the result is a unique performance video, to be watched alongside a filmed recitation of the poem.
Jenn Fuller, musician and researcher, discusses repertoire diversity for International Women’s Day on 8 March.
How inclusive is your repertoire?
If you have a moment to spare, I have a challenge for you. You have 30 seconds to write down the names of as many composers as you can come up with. Try it now and see how you get on.
Clare Todd, co-Music Director of Northern Rose Voices, talks about their year as part of Adopt a Music Creator 2024.
The group, a female vocal ensemble made up of members from East and North Yorkshire, were paired up with Carla at the project launch event in January and embarked on the collaborative process shortly after. To find out more about their journey, watch their vlog before:
Our CEO Barbara Eifler attended the third Male Voice Choir conference organised by Peterborough Sings!
Peterborough Sings!, a Making Music member, runs three choirs in Peterborough and is involved with much more: from the singing strategy of the local music hub, to organising a choir festival and commissioning research into male voice choirs.
This February the annual Association of British Orchestras (ABO) conference was at The Glasshouse, Newcastle, a fantastic place for our Scotland Manager and Deputy CEO Alison Reeves to share thoughts and discussion on how to support all orchestras to flourish.
It’s time to celebrate the creativity, dedication, and innovation driving leisure-time music! Nominations are now open for the 2025 Making Music Awards, and we’re excited to unveil new categories that reflect the diverse ways people bring music to life in their communities.
From forward-thinking projects to exceptional volunteers, these awards recognise the individuals and groups whose efforts make a real difference. If you know someone who deserves recognition or want to showcase your group, now is your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve.
Dr Kathleen Cronie, Music Director (MD) of Loud & Proud, discusses potential effects of menopause on the singing voice.
2025 will see changes to the role of Companies House in regulating the UK business environment.
Changes coming into effect in 2025 will mean company directors will be required to have their identities verified. This will affect any organisation that is registered with Companies House. Typically for our members this will include
Corporate member VIMA tell us about the incredible learning opportunity they have on offer for young music-makers.
VIMA (Virtuoso International Music Academy) is an immersive seven-day opportunity for students to come together and learn with world class professionals and like-minded students. As well as exceptional musical training, the students also have a great time socially, enjoying the sports and social facilities of historic Winchester College and experiencing boarding life in the UK's oldest school.
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