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Has your group ever considered commissioning a new piece of music?
Are you a composer that has always wanted to write for community music groups?
Maybe you have even thought about applying to our flagship project, Adopt a Music Creator?
Commissioning a new piece of music can be a daunting process for an amateur music group, and it can be equally daunting for a music creator to approach a group to discuss collaborating.
As a committee it may be that you have logistical concerns like finances and the extra work that comes with being involved in the creation of a new piece. Or maybe you are just wary about the uncertainty of the process and whether you will like the final result.
If you are a composer you might be keen to work with the breadth and depth of talent in the amateur music sector but don’t know how to get your foot in the door. And once you do you might be scared about how they will respond to your piece!
In this event we will be bringing composers and music groups together as we are joined by some of the group members, musical directors, composers and mentors that took part in the 2024 Adopt a Music Creator project to share what they have learned about collaborating and demystify the idea that leisure time music groups and living composers don’t mix!
We'll talk about:
- The challenges of leisure time music groups commissioning new music and how these challenges can be overcome
- The benefits of commissioning new work
- The challenges and benefits of working with amateur ensembles
- Making Music’s Adopt a Music Creator project
There will be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function during the event.
There will be a short break during the event.
Who this event is for: Anyone is welcome to attend this event but it will be particularly useful for committee members and musical directors of groups that are interested in commissioning new music and for composers that want to work with leisure-time music groups.
Cost: FREE for members
We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link two days and again two hours before the event is due to start.
Please read the event information below before reserving your place.
Registration for this event closes at 3pm on 28/01/24.
Event information:
- This event will be mainly discussion-focused
- Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
- Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this
Expected event schedule:
- 5pm: welcome and how we will use the Zoom features
- 5.05pm: updates from Making Music
- 5.15pm: event topic
- 6.00pm approx: short break
- 6.10pm: event continues
- 7.00pm: finish
Timings may vary on the day.
Recording information:
We may decide to record this event, either for publishing on our website, or so that we can review it internally.
- We will announce at the beginning of the event if a recording is being made and what it will be used for
- We will usually record in speaker view, meaning only people who speak will be recorded
- If you speak, your image and voice will be captured in the recording
- Attendee names as displayed in a Zoom meeting will not be captured in the recording
- If you do not want your image to be captured, you may turn off your camera during the event. However, please be aware that if you do, your name will be displayed in place of your image, unless you have uploaded an image to your profile in Zoom
- Breakout rooms will not normally be recorded
- Your comments in the chat box will not form part of the recording
By booking a place and attending this event, you consent to being recorded in this way.
Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as accessible as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.
Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event.
