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Over 1,200 amateur musicians joined the BBC Virtual Orchestra

The BBC has announced that over 1,200 amateur musicians were part of the Last Night of the Proms celebrations, after joining the

Sing for peace as part of One Day One Choir

Peace Day is coming soon and One Day One Choir are aiming for a million voices, singing around the world for unity and peace on S

Vote for the songs to represent the UK

The UK may be heading for Brexit, but a new non-profit songbook aims to showcase both the individual national identity and shared

Clore Duffield Main Grants

 

Whilst the Foundation does occasionally make donations to the health and social care sectors, it should be noted that the majority of its support is directed towards the cultural sector, and in particular to cultural learning and to museum, gallery, heritage and performing arts learning spaces. Support for enhancing Jewish life has largely been directed towards JW3: London's Jewish Community Centre. The majority of expenditure is for capital projects – only a small number of grants are made each year for programme funding.

Don't like scales? A new performance-only diploma could be for you!

Musicians looking for a next step after grade 8 that doesn't involve sight-reading, scales and aural tests may be excited to hear about the new ARSM diploma coming soon from ABRSM.

BBC Radio 3 want their listeners to meet your choir

BBC Radio 3's popular Meet my Choir segment returns this September and they are looking for new choirs to feature.