Read about what your fellow members are doing

Click on any of the cards below to read articles about our members, hear from them in their own words about their music making, or listen to their music. Explore and enjoy!

Member blogs

Member blog
Mon, 8 September 2025

Bradford Accordion Band: changing perceptions, one squeeze at a time
Member blog
Mon, 8 September 2025

East Lancashire Concert Band: A 19th-century band for the 21st century
Member blog
Mon, 21 July 2025

Barnet Band: a story of adaptability, community and musical growth
Member blog
Wed, 16 July 2025

The Sitar Music Society – 10 years on!
Member blog
Thu, 26 June 2025

Farnborough Symphony Orchestra’s story of community, continuity and ambition
Member blog
Wed, 4 June 2025

North Herts Ladies Choir celebrate first anniversary with gospel workshop
Format: 30/10/2025
Format: 30/10/2025
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Case studies

Case study
Tue, 23 September 2025

Case study: running a crowdfunding campaign with William Byrd Singers
Report Case study
Mon, 15 September 2025

Making Music Together virtual exhibition
Case study
Wed, 14 May 2025

Case study: Increasing audiences and membership
Format: 30/10/2025
Format: 30/10/2025
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