📢Introducing our Convention Sessions: Whether you're part of a traditional choir set-up with a voluntary committee, or running choirs as a sole-trader, good business practice is essential if your choir is to thrive. Barry Holloway, Marketing Director of @MakingMusic_UK, is

Are you running an exemplary project, activity or initiative that uses collective singing for people with additional needs? Add your details to the SWAN Project Database for best practices and share your knowledge with others! https://t.co/iYxZOvhQj3

We are really looking forward to performing @ErddigNT at 1pm on 21st June for Make Music Day/Diwrnod Creu Cerdd. Organised by @MakingMusic_UK supported by Tŷ Cerdd.

🥁 Today, we delivered our petition to the Chancellor – signed by over 37,000 citizens from every one of the UK’s 650 constituencies 🥁 💜 Thank you to everyone who signed, shared, and shouted about the petition. @RachelReevesMP — over to you ⌛️

This is a great article from our very own Barry Holloway (Making Music's Marketing Manager) demystifying performing rights for leisure-time music and the importance licensing. https://t.co/U8OhivgJtU

Happy Pride Month! How are you going to celebrate? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️ Photo: Surrey Rainbow Choir / @rainbowchoir #PrideMonth

For Creative Health and Wellbeing Week, have a look at our webinar on the health benefits of taking part in the arts: https://t.co/uMf8EinlmP

It's Creativity and Wellbeing Week! Tell us in the comments below how you will celebrate.⬇️ More info: https://t.co/CdjxB1h0oY #creativityandwellbeingweek

This can be carried out from the comfort of your own home. Daytime and evening slots will be available the week commencing 2nd June. Click here to register your interest:

A concert tour operator is looking for UK-based music group leaders to take part in market research to help them develop a brand-new website. Selected participants will be paid £100 in return for one-hour of their time on an online meeting platform. Continues in thread below:

@FVilleSwingBand @haddoarts @addisonsingers

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: https://t.co/uA46s9lJY3 #internationaljazzday #jazzday #jazz #jazzuk

To the kind audience member who took the trouble to write to @lutonmusic thank you very much! Your words are appreciated. We put a lot into this concert. ❤️audiences @MakingMusic_UK

Composer Chris Hutchings invites music groups this #EarthDay to look further upstream and go more green. Making Music members could also stand a chance to win our Green Award! More: https://t.co/NaWMOpj3Za

Is your music group planning to become a charity? Our Charity Registration Service is the simplest way to do it. ✔ We handle the hard work ✔ No upfront cost – pay only once approved ✔ Members only More info:

Is your group planning to hold a general meeting? We have a handy resource to help you plan for a fantastic meeting. Check it out here:

DO YOU WANT £2,000? £2,000 is available for folk performers from all cultures aged 16-30 to support the growth of a music or dance career. Deadline: 11:59 Wednesday April 30 Apply: https://t.co/7jNhpvdhvj @Tradfolketc @TheEFDSS @HelpMusicians @ShowcaseScot @WeAreTheMU

Fiona Monbet and her quartet perform live on 24 April @ifru_london. Her Maelström album blends jazz and classical for a performance you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar now! Tickets:

Fascinating read ➡️ Sir Mark Elder: Gen Z is going to find its own path in appreciating classical music

Improvisation in a group, singing.... is it really poss for a choir to have such freedom and FUN? We took Poppa's Blues from Starlight Express & gave it a whirl! @MakingMusic_UK #singing #choir #blues #improvisation #vocalimprovisation #choralimprovisation #singingimprovisation