Publications

Making Music, Making Communities - Report

View the full results and analysis of Professor Stephanie Pitts' survey of Making Music member groups and their connections with local communities.

This report is the result of a substantial pilot study Professor Stephanie Pitts has undertaken which begins to give us a clearly evidenced picture of what we think is the very significant social and economic impact of music groups on their communities. We very much hope this will lead to a more extensive piece of research as we continue to pursue these important questions together.

Survey Results: Young People and Participation in Amateur Music Groups

Research published today by Making Music sheds new light on the obstacles amateur music groups face when attracting younger members.

Selected Artists - 2016

The 2016 edition of Selected artists. Created by the Making Music CPG committee, and containing a selection of outstanding musicians available at specially negotiated fees to all Making Music members.

Browse the Kirby Collection of sheet music sets

The Kirby Collection of printed music sets is available for use by groups in Surrey and the rest of the UK thanks to a generous legacy from Alan and Ethel Kirby.

Highnotes - autumn 2015

In this edition of Highnotes find out about sourcing sheet music, how CoMA is putting contemporary music in the spotlight, get top tips for redesigning your group's website and much more.

Highnotes - summer 2015

In this edition of Highnotes, find out about classical clubbing with Gabriel Prokofiev, music education for adults with ABRSM, top tips on crowdfunding and much more.

Highnotes - spring 2015

In this edition of Highnotes, find out about unusual performance spaces, the benefits of inclusive approaches, getting involved with Learn to Sing/Play days and much more.

Highnotes - autumn 2014

In this edition of Highnotes, find out about the importance of voluntary music to the UK economy, how to get involved in BBC Ten Pieces, healthy performance practice and much more.

Selected Artists - 2014

The 2014 edition of Selected artists. Created by the Making Music CPG committee, and containing a selection of outstanding musicians available at specially negotiated fees to all Making Music members.

Treasurers' survey - 2013

Read the results of our 2013 Treasurers' Survey - a snapshot of the state of leisure-time music in the UK, with useful statistics and figures for music advocacy and campaigns.