Digested news with all you need to know about what’s going on in areas affecting amateur music including forthcoming opportunities, campaigns and advocacy, resources, regulatory changes, events and feature stories.

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Biggest Ever Big Christmas Wind Orchestra and Choir
Posted on 18 December 2024
Another day, another Making Music member event – one you can be part of.Well, I could, as I play the cornet! Though anyone can join as a singer...
Making Music members up for RPS Inspiration Award
Posted on 18 December 2024
Making Music is delighted that two of our members, and a conductor of a member group, have been nominated for the 2025 Royal Philarmonic Society (RPS...
Joyous energy – and meticulous organisation
Posted on 17 December 2024
Barbara Eifler experiences the London Gay Men’s Chorus 'Christmas Bop' winter show at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.Making Music member...
INCLUDE: Encouraging diversity in music-making
Posted on 17 December 2024
Sue Benson, Managing Trustee of the Great Bowden Recital Trust, gives us an update on their group's involvement with Making Music's INCLUDE...
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INCLUDE: Bringing music groups together
Posted on 17 December 2024
Marian Pearson, Chair of Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Concert Society (SNLCS), tells us how her group acted as a catalyst for bringing music...
National Concert Band Festival launch young composers...
Posted on 16 December 2024
Jayne Rollason, Partnership Coordinator for the National Concert Band Festival, talked to us about their exciting new initiative geared towards young...
A serene sunset over calm water with a stack of smooth balancing stones reflecting in the water, evoking peace and tranquillity.
Social prescribing – what is it and what can it do for my...
Posted on 5 December 2024
How social prescribing and tools like the Joy app can help your music group reach new members and support community wellbeing.Part of the NHS...
Banner for the International Conductors Guild Conference, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The background features the Union Jack flag, with golden ribbons reading 'A Grand Celebration, 50th Anniversary.' The text includes the event details: January 2-5, 2025, London, England, and the International Conductors Guild logo in the corner.
2025 International Conductors Guild Conference
Posted on 28 November 2024
The 50th International Conductors Guild Conference is set to take place in London from 2-5 January 2025. Connect with leading conductors from around...
INCLUDE: Taking steps towards change
Posted on 28 November 2024
Mike Cocke, Secretary of the Luton Choral Society, provides us with an update on his group's involvement with Making Music's INCLUDE...
INCLUDE: The transformative potential of inclusion
Posted on 28 November 2024
Jan Sheward, founder of Cancer United and OutSingCancer choir, gives us an update on her group's involvement with Making Music's INCLUDE...
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Chelsea Opera Group celebrate 75 years
Posted on 27 November 2024
Nigel Tooze, treasurer of Chelsea Opera Group, talks to us about their music group's 75th anniversary.Early in 1950, two young musical...
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Corporate member blog: Biiah
Posted on 27 November 2024
Corporate member Biiah tell us how they can help your music group by supporting their health through singing.As singers and musicians involved in...

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