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INCLUDE: Enriching community through diversity
Post date: Monday, 4 March 2024 - 10:00am

Mike Cocke, Secretary of the Luton Choral Society writes about how they are embracing diversity to grow their membership.

Luton Choral Society has a unique history. We were founded in 1866 and apart from a few years during the First World War and the recent COVID pandemic, we have performed several events every year since our founding and are now in our 152 season. 

Our archive includes a programme from 1879 and photos of choral performances conducted by Sir Adrian Boult amongst many other items.

INCLUDE: The Great Bowden Recital Trust's inclusive journey
Post date: Monday, 26 February 2024 - 3:43pm

Sue Benson, Managing Trustee of the Great Bowden Recital Trust, tells us about their participation in our INCLUDE programme and their plans to make their groups more accessible and representative of their local community. 

Adopt a Music Creator blog: A veritable firework
Post date: Monday, 26 February 2024 - 10:00am

Music creator Robin Fiedler talks about the premiere of their collaboration piece with Regent Brass Band and Camden Brass Band as part of Adopt a Music Creator 2023. 

User testing research – calling all music group leaders
Post date: Friday, 23 February 2024 - 3:23pm

A trusted concert tour provider is looking for UK-based music group leaders to take part in market research to help them develop a brand-new website. 

Selected participants will be paid £100 in return for one hour of their time on an online meeting platform. This can be carried out from the comfort of your own home or workplace. Daytime and evening slots will be available on various dates in March.

Banking for charitable organisations and music groups
Post date: Friday, 23 February 2024 - 3:12pm

The Charity Commission is actively lobbying to improve banking services for the charity sector by asking for your input in the Charity Finance Banking Survey.

There has been a lot of press coverage recently about banking for the charity sector, and we know from speaking to members that finding good quality bank accounts and services is becoming increasingly difficult. 

The Big Help Out
Post date: Friday, 23 February 2024 - 11:00am

Here’s an opportunity to get involved with a national event – and recruit some helping hands for your group at the same time!

The Big Help Out is back for its second year on June 7th - 9th, helping to drive volunteers to organisations and groups across the UK. Could this be the perfect opportunity to recruit new volunteers and expand your music group's reach into the local community?

Martyn's Law/Terrorism Bill Consultation
Post date: Friday, 16 February 2024 - 10:56am

The Government recently consulted on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) bill now referred to as 'Martyn’s Law,' on the 'standard tier' of premises (those with a capacity of 100-799) before it goes to parliament. 

This consultation has now closed

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Corporate member blog: Music inspires us
Post date: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 - 4:23pm

Piers McLeish, co-founder of ChoirCommunity, shares his thoughts on inspiration ahead of a milestone celebration.

Music is humanity’s universal language, a form of artistic expression which probably dates back to the start of our development as a species. Considering music’s power to inspire us, it is no wonder that it has also been used to affect social change.

Adopt a Music Creator blog: An outstanding year
Post date: Monday, 12 February 2024 - 3:39pm

Michael Withers, Music Director of the Band of the Surrey Yeomanry, looks back on their year of working with Peter Falconer as part of Adopt a Music Creator 2023.

INCLUDE: Fostering inclusivity through music
Post date: Monday, 12 February 2024 - 1:22pm

Jan Sheward, the founder of Cancer United, talks about OutSingCancer choir's participation in Making Music’s INCLUDE programme and their efforts to break down boundaries and become a more inclusive and diverse choir.

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