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Alton Concert Orchestra members wear face coverings during a socially-distanced, COVID-secure rehearsal
Member blog: Soldiering on
Posted on 30 October 2020
Itching to meet in person again, the Alton Concert Orchestra set about returning to safe rehearsals as soon as Government guidelines allowed,...
Take part in a virtual choir study
Posted on 30 October 2020
Dr Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Dr Wladislaw Rivkin from Aston Business School present a research opportunity to leisure-time choirs during...
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Coronavirus impact on music groups: survey results
Posted on 30 October 2020
In September, following up on a survey in March at the start of lockdown, we asked our members what the impact of Covid-19 had been on their music...
Five members of The Penton Road Band performing in a driveway in Staines, Surrey, as part of Make Music Day 2020
Make Music Day Evaluation 2020
Posted on 30 October 2020
In normal years, Make Music Day may be seeking to turn the countryside and the city centres into one big orange musical celebration, but of course...
Corporate blog: Travelbound
Posted on 30 October 2020
Corporate member Travelbound outlines how planning ahead could save your group time and money on tourIn light of the pandemic and many...
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Corporate blog: Super Stuff
Posted on 29 October 2020
Digital specialist Leon Gower tells us all about Super Stuff, our newest corporate member I have been ​working with Making Music throughout 2020...
Member blog: Communication is key
Posted on 26 October 2020
After a green light from the government, the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra resumed in-person rehearsals, but with half its players joining in from...
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Corporate blog: The International Music Exchange
Posted on 21 October 2020
The International Music Exchange Ltd (TIME) is based in Wells, Somerset, and organises quality concerts, tours, festivals and musical collaborations...
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Opinion: In praise of face masks
Posted on 16 October 2020
One choir member shares their view on face coverings in choral settingsIn praise of face masks? Oh yes, you read that right, even if you may find it...
Member blog: Unlocking the music
Posted on 12 October 2020
As lockdown restrictions began to ease, Cantiones Choir headed outdoors to experience the joys of singing in person again. Sian Tasker...
collage of all people, all groups and music creators, in adopt a music creator project
Adopt a Music Creator pairings for 2020/21 revealed
Posted on 3 October 2020
Making Music is delighted to announce the participants of the Adopt a Music Creator project, an expanded version of the hugely popular Adopt a...
Family Arts offers promotional opportunities to member...
Posted on 1 October 2020
Promote your family-friendly events to a wider audience with the help of Family ArtsFunded by Arts Council England and the Esmée...

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