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Brexit: what could it mean for your group?
Post date: Friday, 21 April 2017 - 1:29pm

Making Music took no stance on Brexit prior to the referendum, nor afterwards. Our members, and their members, come from all areas of the UK, from all walks of life, from all kinds of professional and social backgrounds, and therefore will have voted, most likely, in line with the overall UK result.

It is not Making Music’s business to take a political view, but it is our business to make sure that the outcome of this vote does not have a negative impact on the leisure-time music sector, and that it continues to have the best possible environment to flourish.

Take part in the UK Live Music Census by 31 May
Post date: Friday, 21 April 2017 - 11:39am

One more month to contribute to a fantastic research project currently underway: the Live Music Census. In six cities across the UK, researchers were out and about on 9 and 10 March, finding out about live music events over 24 hours.

But most likely that didn’t capture you – so you can take part online instead: there are four different surveys, for audiences, performers, venues and promoters, and you could win an iPad.

Making Music is looking for new Board members
Post date: Friday, 21 April 2017 - 11:23am

Making Music is looking for new Board members and any member of a full member group can stand by filling in this form, and asking two members of their group to support them.

The deadline for nominations by post or email is Monday 22 May.

What are we looking for in those standing?

Make Music Day on 21 June is taking off!
Post date: Friday, 21 April 2017 - 10:47am

This international celebration is about everyone making music for everyone, opening up their musical doors and showcasing all the fantastic music going on in your communities.

So: there’s still time to sign up as a venue, or as a performer – individual, small group, large group – or of course to find an event near you to attend or take part in.

Evolution of a Composition
Post date: Monday, 10 April 2017 - 12:06pm

At the start of our rehearsal, our adopted composer, Adriano Adewale, pointed out that we were midway through the Adopt a Composer process - between Adriano first meeting the orchestra at the workshop back in December to the premiere scheduled for the first of July.

Guest Blog: Could an international concert tour benefit your youth ensemble?
Post date: Thursday, 6 April 2017 - 6:07pm

With over 50 years of experience creating inspirational tour experiences for youth ensembles, we at Rayburn Tours know how much young musicians stand to gain from going on tour. Alongside the musical and social benefits, touring can have an invaluably positive impact on young people’s self-esteem and personal development.

Rehearsals!
Post date: Wednesday, 5 April 2017 - 2:33pm

With the premiere of ‘a quiet life’ just a week ago, I’ve nearly come to the end of my journey as an adopted composer, though I have a few blog posts I want to share from my experiences over the last few months collaborating with the Strathendrick Singers in their 40th anniversary year.

Get ready for a Highland Day of Music Making
Post date: Monday, 3 April 2017 - 5:55pm

For those who were unable to join us at our 'Festival of Making Music' in Perthshire last October, we are delighted to be able to offer Scottish members and guests another opportunity to join award-winning educator Professor Richard Michael BEM for a day of creative music-making in Inverness.

Supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland, the Highlands 'Day of Making Music' will take place on Saturday 13 May 2017.

Guest blog: 4 weeks, 90 events and one big fat wedding
Post date: Thursday, 30 March 2017 - 6:21pm

On top of four weeks of courses spanning the whole gamut of musical experience, and over 90 events in August, the staff at Dartington International Summer School and Festival of Music are also planning a wedding.

Youth ensemble day in Birmingham: the takeaways for all groups
Post date: Friday, 24 March 2017 - 10:19am

Monday 20 March saw 36 delegates representing music education hubs, schools, music services, professional orchestras, and independent youth ensembles come together for a day in Birmingham.

Bear with me if you’re not from a young people’s group because the discussions, I think, were relevant to all Making Music members.

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