Volunteer Jacquie Hamel tells us how one choir, inspired by the poet Sir John Betjeman, wrote their own words for their latest commission
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Submitting an annual return to the Charity Commission is a requirement of being a registered charity - the Charity Commission have issued updated guidance for 2015 annual returns.
Small grants scheme supports creative cultural activities.
Updates on the ongoing fight to preserve music library services across the country, including Somerset, Nottingham and Leicester, Birmingham, Bristol, Ealing, Manchester and Buckinghamshire. Let us know if your local music library is under threat.
We had an interesting query from a member last week about using our Music Exchange. The query related to the legal issue surrounding the lending and borrowing of music. As we are sure many of you will know this can be a tricky subject, so we thought a reminder about the Music Exchange service and how it works would be a good idea.
An update from Barbara on music library consultations, how to get involved and the future.
We are pleased to announce that Making Music members now have access to the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) model contract for use when engaging with professional musicians. The contract will help put you on sure footing when engaging with professional musicians and give both you and the musician confidence in the arrangement.
What changes introduced recently by the Charity Commission will affect amateur music groups: SORPs, annual returns and more.
S4C have announced Côr Cymru 2015 - the competition with a first prize of £4,000. Wales boasts a long tradition of fine choral singing, and this competition aims to raise the standard even further.
Is your choir looking for a new choral director, or do you know someone wanting to develop their choral leadership skills? abcd (the Association of British Choral Directors) can help.