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MAJOR TO MINOR 2009
A Small Grants Scheme from Making Music South West

Deadline for this applications is 1st Feb 2009. Click here to view the Guidelines and the Application Form

Singing Day Out for Vocal Leaders

Plymouth Music Zone - Sing Up Area Leader for Devon and Wren Music - Vocal Force Devon Leader are working together to present a Singing Day out for Vocal Leaders on Friday 23 January 2009 at Dartington Great Hall, Dartington, Devon. Click here for further details.

Wyke Regis WI Choir

Wyke Regis WI Choir are seeking a new conductor from January 2009. There are 32 members of the choir who meet on Tuesday evenings at the Wyke Regis WI Hall. They sing a wide range of music, usually arranged for SSA. The choir has taken part in the Weymouth Music Festival for many years, produces three conccerts per year and also undertakes other singing engagements, including weddings. There is no remuneration available but there may be a possibility to pay travelling expenses and/or an honorarium. If you are interested please contact melodiebaines@btinternet.com


Calling All Young Composers!

Corsham Choral Society Carol Competition December 2009

If you write your own music, are under 23 years of age, live or work in the South West and would relish the opportunity of hearing your music performed in public and winning a cash prize read on ……

You are invited to compose a carol, sacred or secular, for SATB, to a text of your own choice, with or without keyboard accompaniment. Your composition should be between two and five minutes in length, the style is up to you.

The Competition will be in two age categories :-    
Under 16 years of age on 5 December 2009 with a prize of £200
16 - 23 years of age on 5 December 2009 with a prize of £300

For more information see www.corshamchoralsociety.co.uk or phone 01225 810567

Foreign Language Grants available

Has your choir chosen to sing a piece of music in an unfamiliar foreign language?  Do you need some help to work out how to sing it correctly?  We can help you find a foreign language coach, and can pay for up to half their fee for one day/session.  This is a limited grant, so get in touch asap if you are interested.

For more information contact your Regional Development Officer

Saturday 8 November

Sightsinging Workshop

at Bristol University Music Department, Lifelong Learning

This practical workshop is aimed at people who enjoy singing and can read music but would like to improve their skills in singing at sight in a friendly environment.  Professional singer and teacher Charlotte Newstead will untangle this often-neglected subject and the day will focus on your gaining confidence through interval singing, recognising tonality and using it as a reference point, and hearing the relationship of your part to the other parts.  The day will involve singing lots and lots of music including Palestrina, Haydn and tonal composers of the 21st century.  

Tickets:
Non-members: £22.50
Making Music members: £15
Making Music members (group of 5 or over): £12

We can also offer bursaries for Making Music members. Get in touch if you would like to take advantage of this offer.

For more information visit Lifelong Learning in the Department of Music or call 0117 954 5032

Saturday 24 January 2009

Gloucestershire Music Service presents


A Choral Masterclass with chorus members of Welsh National Opera


in association with Making Music SW

Venue: St. Matthews and St, Marys Church, Cheltenham
Time: 10am - 8pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside local young musicians and to improve your vocal technique. The day is open to members of Gloucestershire Youth Choir and Making Music Choirs in Gloucestershire. We will concentrate on music from  the Marriage of Figaro and other Mozart choral pieces.

For more information contact your Regional Development Officer