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Corporate member blog: Music inspires us
Posted on 13 February 2024
Piers McLeish, co-founder of ChoirCommunity, shares his thoughts on inspiration ahead of a milestone celebration.Music is humanity’s universal...
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Adopt a Music Creator blog: An outstanding year
Posted on 12 February 2024
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...
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INCLUDE: Fostering inclusivity through music
Posted on 12 February 2024
Jan Sheward, the founder of Cancer United, talks about OutSingCancer choir's participation in Making Music’s INCLUDE programme and their...
Corporate member blog: Music groups dealing with venue tax
Posted on 26 January 2024
VAT Advice, a specialist consultant, offers support to leisure-time music groups managing venue tax.For music groups and organisations, the world of...
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Adopt a Music Creator blog: Co-creation
Posted on 21 January 2024
Alan Duguid, Music Director of Regent Brass, reflects on his group's collaboration with Robin Fielder and Camden Brass as part of Adopt a...
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2024 Adopt A Music Creator pairings
Posted on 15 January 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the pairings in our 2024 Adopt a Music Creator project!The Adopt a Music Creator project is one of our flagship...
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Designing a concert for younger audiences
Posted on 1 January 2024
Bradley Wilson, conductor and trumpeter, talks to us about his work with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) as part of their Youth...
Making Music members nominated for RPS Inspiration Award
Posted on 21 December 2023
The Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) has opened public voting for its 2024 Inspiration Award – and all your choices are Making Music members!...
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Adopt a Music Creator blog: A tightrope walk
Posted on 19 December 2023
Music creator Robin Fiedler talks about their first full rehearsal with Regent Brass Band and Camden Brass Band as part of their Adopt a Music...
Making Music members’ carols to be broadcast on Classic FM
Posted on 18 December 2023
We’re delighted to begin the countdown to Christmas with an exciting range of Christmas carols performed by our member groups.  Making...
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What do you know about parish and town councils?
Posted on 12 December 2023
Alison Reeves, Making Music's Deputy CEO, discusses how parish and town councils in England and Wales can support their local music making...
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Update about membership and insurance renewals
Posted on 11 December 2023
Your group's listed Making Music Group Representative and Treasurer have been sent notifications advising that the renewals for 2024 have been...

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