We have extended the application deadline for our 2024/5 Choral Scholarships to this Friday, 16th August All other details as below - if you're a talented #singer aged 17-25 in or near #buckinghamshire, #berkshire or #hertfordshire looking for a paid opportunity then apply now!

Making Music UK HandInHand Festival I had a lovely time at #hihfest - hopefully somewhat useful to some choirs in workshops and one to one conversations - heard many enthusiastic choirs AND came away with one of the fab t-shirts and tote bags...

A bit late, but too gorgeous not to share! Our CEO, Barbara Eifler (L), with our new Trustee, Will Prideaux (R) from Peterborough Sings! & Sam Jackson (M), Controller of BBC Radio 3, BBC Proms at the BBC Proms. Thanks Sam for inviting! Happy Monday from all of us at Making Music!

Hannah Fredsgaard-Jones, 2022 Adopt a Music Creator, worked with Voices of Exmoor to capture the essence of Exmoor in "Over the Moor." Listen: soundcloud.com/makingmusicuk/…. Interested in joining Adopt a Music Creator? Learn more: makingmusic.org.uk/opportunities/… #AdoptAMusicCreator2025

Co-Arranger of #ChristmasInTheCotswolds is David King. David is an experienced choir MD and accompanist, a professional musician and teacher. His choirs include #WarwickshireSingers while he works closely with Warwickshire Music. Coombe Abbey Making Music UK Association of British Choral Directors

Choirs should be able to claim tax back under the Orchestra Tax Relief scheme but aren't able to bc 'voice' isn't listed as an instrument. Help us change this by speaking to your local MP this summer recess about this. Please retweet! More info: makingmusic.org.uk/campaigns-and-…

🔔We're hiring a part-time Marketing & Sales Manager! • 22.5 hours/week • £21,105/year • Hybrid working • Deadline: Mon 16 Sep Join a friendly team in a prime location, with excellent transport links and plenty of attractions. Apply now! makingmusic.org.uk/jobs-at-making…

Making Music Members: Have you taken a look at our Funding Finder tool? We regularly update this with new funding opportunities so make sure to keep an eye on it! makingmusic.org.uk/resources/find…

A great read from out Summer 2024 edition of High Notes on the financial contribution that the leisure-time music sector makes to professionals' livelihoods. We pack quite an economic punch!

Community groups in #Hartlepool - are you looking for funding? We’re offering four grants of up to £5,000 each to fund creative activities, as part of the #KnowYourNeighbourhood scheme. Find out more and apply: buff.ly/3AGvxlP

Marketeers - join the brilliant team at Making Music UK! #ArtsJobs

Apply by 8 November to participate in the Trafalgar Square Carol Singing Programme. Applications close once they're all filled up! so don't delay! @mayoroflondon london.gov.uk/trafalgar-squa…

Singing Community of Choirs Community Choir Making Music UK choir community Please would you repost. How many Community Choirs would be interested in a special CC arrangement of #ChristmasInTheCotswolds? Please let us know on X or our website. redwhitebluemusic.uk Thanks 👍

Join #TheGlasgowBarons for the Govan Footbridge Festival on 7 September, from 10am-8pm. This event will unite local grassroots performers with major Scottish acts for a full day of musical celebration, all in honour of the new Govan-Partick Footbridge. glasgowbarons.com/govan-footbrid…

Look what arrived in the post today! Highnotes, is our quarterly magazine for our members. It sums up all the fantastic news from our members, resources, services, and key developments in the wider leisure-time music sector. A must read!

Ever wanted to sing with a choir? Love singing and want to do more? All welcome at this free open session next week. And there's cake! Our 2024-5 season features music from renaissance to modern, including Will Todd and Louis Vierne Making Music UK Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure

We're hiring a part-time Marketing & Sales Manager. Hybrid (home + London Bridge), £35,175 pro rata. Help grow & engage 4,000+ music groups! Apply by 9am, 16 Sept: makingmusic.org.uk/jobs-at-making…

The Making Music Awards is nearly here! Join us online on Wed 18 Sept, 7pm-8:30pm. Free tickets—invite your group, friends, and family: makingmusic.org.uk/event/making-m… Celebrate the incredible leisure-time music community. Making Music - Scotland Making Music - Wales Making Music - NI

So thrilled to announce the shortlist nominees for the 2024 Making Music Awards! We can't wait to announce the winners at the Awards ceremony on 18 September. You can view the shortlist and book your ticket in the link below: Will we see you there? makingmusic.org.uk/news/making-mu…

Public voting is open for the President's Award! Tell us who you think should get the award in the link below. Voting closes on 16 September. The winner will be announced at the Awards ceremony on 18 September. Vote now: makingmusic.org.uk/news/cast-your…