Making Music - Scotland
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@MakingMusic_UK supports and champions leisure-time music groups across the UK. Find out what we’re up to in Scotland!
Scotland
Joined May 2013
Scottish member @haddoarts features in this article to celebrate International Jazz Day.
Think jazz only lives in smoky city clubs? This International Jazz Day, meet Making Music members proving it thrives in village halls, historic houses and communities hungry for connection. Read the stories: #internationaljazzday #jazzday #jazz #jazzuk
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RT @scottishfiddle: From the rugged silhouette of the Isle of Arran, where the Sleeping Warrior rests in eternal watch, to the rolling hill….
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RT @CaltonConsort: 📣 Open call for early-career composers. 📣. The successful applicant will be invited to collaborate with the choir in a c….
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Do you lead creative activity with / for older people in Scotland? @LuminateScot are seeking your views, so they can plan future work to support you. 10 minute survey, with prize draw!
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They're almost there! Can you help @GSAChoir reach their fundraising target for their 15th Anniversary Commission?.
We just need to raise another £600 to meet our stretch target! Can you help us get there by tomorrow at 9pm?. Don’t forget your gift is worth double thanks to @CreativeScots. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far - you are amazing! 🎉
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It was truly a 'knowledge exchange' with @ScotCLWnetwork and the social prescribers doing this excellent work across Scotland. Looking forward to hopefully many more connections to come!.
Great to hear from Alison and Baz @MakingMusic_SC at our knowledge exchange event this morning. Music and singing can have such a positive impact on health! @Edinburgh_CLW @changemh_ @NHSOrkney @PerthandKinross @VHSComms.
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Have a view on funding for culture? @scotgov are carrying out a review of culture sector support including an independent review of Creative Scotland. Complete the survey to share your perspective from the leisure time music community.
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RT @handsupfortrad: No lang noo until the deidline for yer Scots applications 🚨. Mind an apply for £700 for yer creative projects afore the….
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Join our first 2025 Scotland members online meet up on 29 January. Share learning and ideas, explore issues affecting leisure-time music making in Scotland and consider how we can work collaboratively to advocate for our sector.
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RT @AcquireGlasgow: We're still taking applications across the Acquire Orchestra, but are particularly keen to hear from guitarists and dru….
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RT @scvotweet: 🙌 It’s #TrusteesWeek! Trustees are essential to the voluntary sector, and we’re here to support them with our good governanc….
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RT @MakingMusic_UK: Data from the UK participation survey reveals that live music attendance is the second most popular arts activity in th….
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Our Deputy CEO, Alison Reeves, explores how data from government participation surveys can strengthen music groups and the sector
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📢Looking for: experienced composer to work with enthusiastic community orchestra. @snotco Stockbridge and Newtown Community Orchestra Edinburgh are seeking to commission a Scottish-based composer to write a new work for them. Please share!
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Emergency pianist needed! @DumfriesChoral unexpectedly and immediately need an accompanist for their concert on Sat 16 November in Dumfries. Rehearsals will be on Mondays prior, 7.15pm also in Dumfries. Conductor - Jamie Brand. DM us here or more info.
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Applications close on 1st November for Scottish member groups to Adopt a Music Creator in 2025. Whatever type of music you make, work with a Scotland based music creator to premiere and record a bespoke piece. All costs covered, thanks to @CreativeScots
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Members of Making Music can apply to take part in the Adopt a Music Creator project, which is specially designed for leisure-time music groups and music directors wanting to take their first steps...
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RT @MakingMusic_NI: Submit your group’s carol recording for a chance to be featured on Classic FM this Christmas! With an audience of 5.7 m….
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Submit an audio recording of your group singing or playing a carol for the chance to spotlight your leisure-time music group on the radio this Christmas. Each year the annual competition with Classic...
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📢Scottish member groups - Adopt a Music Creator has received funding for a dedicated Scottish pairing for 2025. If you've ever considered commissioning or co-creating work, here's your chance - all costs covered! Any size/genre of group. Deadline 1 Nov.
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Members of Making Music can apply to take part in the Adopt a Music Creator project, which is specially designed for leisure-time music groups and music directors wanting to take their first steps...
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RT @MakingMusic_UK: We need your help! There's one week left to contact your MP advocating the government extend its Orchestra Tax Relief t….
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Congratulations to Jane Stanley @composerjane , nominated for an @IvorsAcademy award for a piece commissioned by @GSAChoir as part of their @ComposeherUK project.
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14 Weeks Composed by Jane Stanley, lyrics by Judith Bishop. Each of the composers has written a programme note to accompany their Composeher work. Read about Jane's piece, 14 Weeks, below. 14 Weeks...
14 Weeks has been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in the Best Community and Participation Composition category! The Ivors Classical Awards, judged and presented by @IvorsAcademy are on 12th November. #TheIvorsClassicalAwards @ComposersEd @GSAChoir @MusicintheUni @UofGCulture
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RT @composerjane: 14 Weeks has been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award in the Best Community and Participation Composition category! The I….
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