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Guidance, Open resource
Zoom: online rehearsals (vocal)
This resource covers how to use the online meeting platform Zoom for online choir rehearsals. To find out more about Zoom and how to...
Guidance, Publications
What are the barriers to joining a choral society?
Many choral societies have told us that they have challenges with attracting new members. While this is definitely not the case for...
Guidance
Tips for designing a website for your group, part 1:...
We know that designing, or redesigning, a website can be a scary task. But with time, some thought and a bit of creativity, almost...
Guidance
How and where to source music
ContentsThe librarian's roleThe works to be performedHow to find out what music is availableWhere to find copiesUseful links for...
Guidance
Running a committee, part one: responsibilities and...
The majority of our member groups are run by a committee - a group of enthusiastic people who care about their group, want to see it...
Guidance
Top tips for social media
Being active on social media can be a great way for your group to grow your audiences, build relationships, recruit new members and...
Guidance, Open resource
Marketing resources for your group: Overview
Marketing is a broad term and covers a huge range of activities. From researching potential audiences to composing social...
Guidance
Hiring music from publishers
Hiring music from publishers is vital for amateur music groups. Whilst it can be a big and sometimes difficult task, it doesn’t...
Guidance
Top tips for treasurers
The position of treasurer in an amateur music group is an important one – they are the person who receives money and makes...
Guidance
Getting your prices right: what to think about and why
Putting a price on a loaf of bread, a new pair of shoes, or train ticket is something that everyone is used to doing. We expect prices...
Guidance
Increasing your income: Overview
We know one of the biggest worries our members have is the long-term financial health of their group. Even groups who make a surplus...
Guidance, Open resource
Starting a music group: Overview
At Making Music we work with over 3,700 music groups around the country so we have a pretty good overview of what’s out there,...

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