Making Music Uk

New to classical music? Where to begin with a genre 600 years old, differing in structure for the likes of pop, and with track titles reminiscent of the Enigma code... Lifehacker may just help.

Whether you're a venue, musician or audience, if you love music, you win: property planning law in England now dictates that existing Music Venues must be allowed to co-exist and operate. Music Venue Trust UK Music Musicians' Union

It's been a long debate - what did the classical music of ancient Greece sound like? New research & some recent experimentation leads us to lend an ear..

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) are on a mission to find out how adults taking part in music education in the UK and Ireland can be better supported. There are two surveys to complete:
• One for teachers with adult learners: https://teachingadults.questionpro.com • One for adult learners themselves: https://adultlearners.questionpro.com
... There is an optional prize draw at the end of both surveys, where you can win one of 10 £50 Amazon vouchers. Please send to your networks and to any teachers and learners who might be interested. The surveys will close on the 10 September.
Your answers will help us to understand what’s working well and where learners require more support from the sector.
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Applications are still open for the Making Music Selected Artists Guide - can you recommend a group to apply before the deadline on 13 August? Trinity Laban Guildhall School of Music & Drama Royal Academy of Music Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Royal College of Music Royal Birmingham Conservatoire RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Making Music have teamed up with the Association of British Choral Directors (abcd) to hold a day of talks and workshops especially aimed at conductors and music directors of Making Music member orchestras.
Taking place on Saturday 25 August at Leeds Beckett University Headingley Campus, the timetable of the day will include:
10.45am Bring your own questions and topics for a ‘round table’ discussion... 11.45am Break 12.15pm Session on group dynamics, led by Xenia Davis 1.15pm Lunch (included) 2.15pm Orchestral conducting workshop, led by Justin Fung (includes a tea break) 5.30pm finish
Places cost £90 and must be booked through the abcd convention website. Please select ‘Making Music Orchestral conductors day’ from the relevant drop down menu. If you can’t attend for the whole day, you are welcome to attend for only part of it, but you must still book a place and the price remains the same.
We are delighted that Justin Fung will be taking the orchestral conducting workshop, alongside one of our member orchestras. Justin has worked with many orchestras both amateur and professional, and is currently Orchestral Education Leader at Opera North.
If you would like to be coached as part of the orchestral conducting workshop, you will need to apply for this separately and there will be a £20 supplementary charge. We will send details of how to apply, and the repertoire to be workshopped, in mid-August to all those who have booked.
Please note that whilst we welcome applications from anyone to attend the day, conductors and MDs of Making Music member groups will be given priority for the coaching spaces in the conducting workshop.
During the breaks you'll also have the opportunity to browse the music-trade exhibition, with major music publishers, tour agents and many other specialist suppliers available to help you get new ideas, plan new repertoire or tours, buy equipment and gifts and much more.
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Sing your hearts out with One Day One Choir on 21 September, International Day of Peace. Spread the word, sign up & sing #OneDayOneChoir Watch the video: bit.ly/1day1choir

How's your 90's knowledge?

In the modern era a website is more than as necessity, it's a group portrait, music showcase, map, calling card, and most likely the first point of discovery for a potential new member or audience.

Music queen, feminist hero, self-made maverick & inspiration to us all. As Madonna turns 60 it seems girl power has never been so relevant.

If you can't get to the Proms in person treat your ears to a binaural recording for an immersive sound experience.

As BBC Proms celebrates the centenary of her death, brush up on the fragile and near forgotten classical brilliance of Lili Boulanger

Hands up, who's booked their tickets for our brand spanning new Orchestral Conductors' Day in collaboration with abcd taking place in Leeds, 25 August? A day of fantastic talks and workshops including one led by Opera North Conductor, Justin Fung and certainly not to be missed! Book now: bit.ly/ConductorsDay

The millennial gap, field notes from one of our fabulous volunteers: why do young people make music; what makes them stop making music; how to attract more young people to your group.

Calling all those 18-25 with a flare for writing music. The Young Composers Scheme could help to develop your talent through mentoring, retreats and workshops. Applications are now open for this truly fantastic opportunity - all genres welcome > bit.ly/YComposersS National Youth Choirs of Great Britain NMC Recordings

Help us spread the word about the Selected Artists guide to as many musicians as possible! Are you in a group or have you hosted any artists that you would particularly recommend, do let them know about the guide and the opportunities it offers them to promote themselves, and encourage them to apply. The deadline is 30 July.

Are you a musician or vocalist looking to join an orchestra, choir, ensemble or music group of any kind?

Here's the latest in our campaign for a user-led charity (NewSPAL) to take over the running of Surrey Performing Arts Library (SPAL).
If you know a music library under threat get in touch - we can help!

How much do you know about Indian classical music? We caught up with Seetal Kaur of the Sitar Music Society to find out what it's all about and where to have a go.

Thanks to Laura for giving us so much useful information and advice at the Making Music 'Getting the most out of Facebook' workshop in Worcester last Saturday!

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