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Highnotes

In the autumn edition of Highnotes: we cover the essential steps for recruiting a new musical director, interview Dr Anita Collins, Founder of Bigger Better Brains, on amplifying the benefits of music-making, and celebrate the vital role of treasurers. Plus, we explore the lasting impact of legacies on Making Music and the third report from the 2022 Big Survey.

Bigger Better Brains – Using neuroscience to advocate for music (online event)

About the event: 

Scientific research by neuroscientists and psychologists proves that learning and playing music is good for your brain, whenever you start. But how can we use the science to persuade more people to take part, or to draw in the support our groups’ need? Our guest speaker Dr Anita Collins will talk about neuromusical research on the benefits for adult musicians, and how to use this information to boost our advocacy.  

Location

ONLINE
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps

CHORALLY

Corporate member CHORALLY is a dedicated online community platform that connects the world of choral and vocal music.

Founded by Ian Clethero, who launched the project as he saw a need for a ‘go-to place’ online to make it easy for choir leaders, performing groups, singing enthusiasts and organisations around the world to find information and network with each other.

Case study: Working together with the Wetherby Choral Society

Heather Marsh, Chair of Wetherby Choral Society, describes how her group worked with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for their mutual benefit and that of the wider community. 

Welcome new people: building diversity and inclusion (online event)

If you’d like your group and your audience to be more diverse and inclusive, thinking about how you recruit and welcome people is crucial. And if you want to increase your membership and your audiences, recruiting and welcoming new people in a way that is inclusive means you’ve more chance of success. Whatever your driver, there are actions you can take that will remove the barriers to joining your activity and provide access to more people. 

Location

ONLINE
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps

Learn more about choirs and Orchestra Tax Relief (online event)

Over the last 20 years governments have introduced various creative tax reliefs to enable organisations to claim back some of their production costs. Two of these – Orchestra Tax Relief and Theatre Tax Relief – are already being used by Making Music members to claim back an average 23% of their concert and event costs. Especially now that a higher rate of relief has been made permanent in the spring budget, these tax reliefs can make a significant contribution to groups’ budgets and facilitate growth and activity.

 

Location

ONLINE
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps

Bands for Hire

Music agency providing live bands for every occasion. 

Sound Escapes UK Performance Tours

Based in Nottingham, Sound Escapes is a specialist touring operator that arranges tailor-made tours for music ensembles in the UK, Ireland and beyond. 

Try Booking

Try Booking online ticketing makes life easier and helps to grow audiences. 

Music groups face a range of challenges – from finding committee members with enough time to do the organizing, increasing costs and declining audience numbers.

Small changes can make a big difference and one easy win is moving to online ticketing.

If you currently manage ticketing manually consider:

Specialised Travel Concert Touring

With over 68 years of experience, Specialised Travel is the oldest concert tour company in the UK, arranging bespoke tours worldwide. Our global network of accomplished musicians and travel experts provide access to the best venues and performance opportunities. From iconic international concert halls to the cultural centres of Europe, we offer everything from long-haul adventures to budget-friendly trips by coach or train. We’re dedicated to providing every group with an exceptional quality tour. 

Email: info@stct.co.uk

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