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We often share the stories of member groups who’ve designed projects outside their normal rehearsal/programming/concert cycle, with terrific results. But is it worth it and what are the potential challenges and pitfalls? At this event we’ll hear from groups who’ve embarked on projects and about how it has impacted their participants and audiences – to inspire more groups to give it a go.
In member blogs, and at our annual awards, we are always inspired by the creativity and hard work of members who have embarked on special projects. When these groups tell their stories, we hear about all the benefits for audiences and for their participants, and about the huge amount of positive energy a project can bring to the organising group; the skills development, the personal journeys, the new friendships made. Practically speaking, there are also positive outcomes for groups in terms of recruitment or retention of members, and increased visibility and reputation.
At this event some of our member groups who have created projects over the last few years will share their stories with us – how they conceived the idea, the work of developing it to reality, the challenges of delivery and the positive outcomes they experienced. There will be time for Q+A and discussion, so you can find out more about how to bring your own creative ideas to reality, and why it is worth the effort!
Speakers confirmed so far:
Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra will describe their journey to connect with their local music education hub, and about the rewards for that hard work. You can read about it here.
Vox Holloway Community Choir whose project ‘Between the Bars’ won this year’s Making Music Best Project Award; the documentary follows the 14 month journey to create a new oratorio ‘The Sun Does Shine’ about and with a real life prisoner on death row. Read more here.
Michael Betteridge, MD of The Sunday Boys, both on projects he has set up and run with that group and about his latest project co-creating new music with choirs, Voices Weaving. There’s some background on that project here.
Teeside Music Society will talk about their Songfest project which took place for the fourth time this year – a singing festival created by a promoting group? Find out more about the how and why of this brilliant initiative.
Michael Betteridge, MD of The Sunday Boys, will talk about Voices Weaving, a project about co-creating new music with choirs. There’s some background on that project here.
We'll talk about:
- Presentations from member groups about the projects they developed and delivered
- The positive benefits of breaking out of your rehearsal/programming/concert cycle
- Challenges you’ll face and how to overcome them
- Ideas of where to find funding and support for new creative ideas.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function during the event.
Who this event is for: Anyone from a Making Music member group is welcome to attend this event.
Cost: FREE for members
We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link two days and again two hours before the event is due to start.
Please read the event information below before reserving your place.
Registration for this event closes at 8am on 29/11/24.
Event information:
- This event includes a powerpoint presentation (slides will be sent out in advance)
- Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
- Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this
Expected event schedule:
- 10.00am: welcome and how we will use the Zoom features during the event
- 10.05am: updates from Making Music
- 11.30am: finish
Timings may vary on the day.
Recording information:
We will be recording this event, either for publishing on our website, or so that we can review it internally.
- We will announce at the beginning of the event if a recording is being made and what it will be used for
- We will usually record in speaker view, meaning only people who speak will be recorded
- If you speak, your image and voice will be captured in the recording
- Attendee names as displayed in a Zoom meeting will not be captured in the recording
- If you do not want your image to be captured, you may turn off your camera during the event. However, please be aware that if you do, your name will be displayed in place of your image, unless you have uploaded an image to your profile in Zoom
- Breakout rooms will not normally be recorded
- Your comments in the chat box will not form part of the recording
By booking a place and attending this event, you consent to being recorded in this way.
Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as accessible as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.
Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event. If you have booked a place and Making Music cancels the event, we will offer you a full refund where applicable.
