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Post date: Monday, 11 March 2019 - 11:35am

We are thrilled to announce the Sir Charles Groves Prize, awarded by Making Music for outstanding contribution to the musical life of the UK, was presented to Creative United’s ‘Take it away’ scheme, an initiative designed to make it easier and more affordable for people to buy musical instruments of all kinds. 

Post date: Thursday, 7 March 2019 - 10:34am

Composer Robert Laidlow looks to puzzles and film editing for inspiration on his collaborative piece with the Southampton Concert Wind Band (SCWB) as part of our Adopt a Composer project.

Post date: Tuesday, 5 March 2019 - 10:59am

The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), long at the forefront of lobbying for music (and arts) education in schools, has just launched its new report, Music Education: State of the Nation, at the All Parliamentary Party Group for Music Education, for which it provides the secretariat.

Post date: Monday, 4 March 2019 - 11:56am

In association with the Making Music Together exhibition, take part in a free instrumental workshop at Barbican Music Library, London, on Saturday 9 March. Spaces are limited so please book now to secure your place.

Post date: Wednesday, 20 February 2019 - 5:11pm

The Sokol Piano Academy is a renowned private institution specialising in individual piano lessons in London for students of all ages and levels.

Post date: Thursday, 14 February 2019 - 3:01pm

With a performance or event looming it’s easy to forget the importance of taking the time to brand the event itself. If your audience is having a good time, you want them to associate that joy and happiness with your group. Not only are they more likely to go away and say good things about you to others, they’re going to show up again – and possibly bring other people.

1. Pick a consistent brand 

Post date: Thursday, 14 February 2019 - 12:37pm

The Sitar Music Society launches the first ever International Sitar Festival in the UK taking place in March 2019 at venues in London, the Midlands and the North.  

Post date: Thursday, 7 February 2019 - 5:28pm

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Post date: Thursday, 7 February 2019 - 5:28pm

Hal Leonard Europe is part of Hal Leonard Corporation. Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard is the world's largest publisher and distributor of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalogue of over 220,000 products in both physical and digital form. Hal Leonard represents many of the world's best known and most respected publishers, artists, songwriters, and arrangers.

Post date: Thursday, 7 February 2019 - 12:35pm

Composer Chloe Knibbs delves into the fascinating world of Clara Schumann with chamber choir Ex Urbe as part of the Adopt a Composer project.