Posted on 6 October 2016
During the Autumn of 1936, Oswald Moseley led the British Union of Fascists on a march through the streets of East London, in what was seen by many...
Posted on 4 October 2016
Making Music is delighted to announce Lila Hallett as the recipient of its Lady Hilary Groves Prize for 2016. Awarded to one individual in the UK...
Posted on 27 September 2016
It always surprises me how quickly a piece can become external to its composer. What had before been an ongoing process, an open book, becomes...
Posted on 22 September 2016
All registered charities with an income of more than £10,000 and all Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) have to submit an annual...
Posted on 12 September 2016
Each year our Adopt a Composer scheme sets amateur choirs, orchestras and ensembles up with composers for a year to produce a new piece together....
Posted on 10 September 2016
The BBC has announced that over 1,200 amateur musicians were part of the Last Night of the Proms celebrations, after joining the digital Virtual...
Posted on 8 September 2016
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 Sept 21. One song is...
Posted on 19 August 2016
Corporate members Rayburn Tours review the Choir Of The Year competition so far
With 9 audition days hosted across the UK and over 150 choirs...
Posted on 17 August 2016
The UK may be heading for Brexit, but a new non-profit songbook aims to showcase both the individual national identity and shared heritage of...
Posted on 9 August 2016
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...
Posted on 2 August 2016
BBC Radio 3's popular Meet my Choir segment returns this September and they are looking for new choirs to feature.
UPDATE (27/02/17): The BBC is...
Posted on 2 August 2016
The BBC has revealed the five orchestras chosen to be part of the new series All Together Now: The Great Orchestra Challenge, which the broadcaster...