Following a recent tour with Bedfordshire Woodwind Academy, Nicola Astler from corporate member Rayburn Tours reflects how a love of music making as a child can be rekindled as an adult
2019 turned out to be the year that flute playing – and questions surrounding music education and the impact it has on a musician’s adult years – would play an unexpected role in my life.
New premium corperate members Benslow Music introduce their short residential and day courses for musicians.
We love it when people find motivation through our courses and discover or rediscover their love of music. This is why we are here.
Les Goldman, Chair of the Two Rivers Concert Band shares his insight into their collaboration with composer James Banner.
On 29 June I attended my first rehearsal of our Adopt a Composer piece, 'Concertino for Concert Band' by James Banner. It prompted thoughts about some of the roles our band has played in the genesis of the piece and the roles we still have to play in the run up to our first performance planned for 6 October.
Join a global concert for cooperation on 10 November 2019
How quickly and successfully can you bring people together in harmony through music, communication and cooperation? It's a great challenge and #iPlay4Peace is looking for your support and participation.
Last year, musicians in 45 locations across the world came together to play a single piece of music to serve as a symbolic gesture of cooperation, peace and reconciliation 100 years after First World War came to an end.
Fun Palaces supports communities across the UK to co-create local cultural events, and your gorup can take part. Stella Duffy, Fun Palaces Co-Director, explains.
The summer solstice, 21 June, saw another hugely successful Make Music Day across the UK.
Corporate member, Club Europe Music Tours invite you to join in on a trip to Hungary.
Composer Laura Snowden has some final thoughts before the premiere of her Adopt a Composer collaboration with the Chandos Chamber Choir
Making Music is delighted to announce that volunteer Holly McEleny has been awarded the 2018 President’s Award for her exceptional service to the organisation.
Making Music member group the Irish Video Game Orchestra (IVGO) is being recognised for its innovative work in the community
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