NEWSLETTER

The February 2010 Newsletter, the last paper edition, has now been issued. Use the link on the left of each page to see an electronic copy. A copy was sent to the MM representative of each society in our region. If you think you should have received one and it hasn't arrived please contact Rod Coomber.

NEW MEMBERS

Two new societies in our area have joined Making Music and have been added to our Find A Group page:

• Shaldon Festival (Devon)
• The BJ Big Band (Wilts)

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MINOR TO MAJOR - a small projects scheme for 2010.

Once again we are offering member groups an opportunity to bid for up to £600 to run projects over the coming year. Please click here for guidance information, and here to download the application forms.

Deadline for application is 30th January. Good luck!
Please send your application to:

Kate Allen, Making Music, 2-4 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3NW

SITUATIONS VACANT

Wadebridge Choral Society seeks new Musical Director to start in September. This SATB choir, based in Wadebridge N. Cornwall, is currently about 65 strong. It employs a professional rehearsal/concert Pianist and gives three major concerts a year in Spring, Summer and Winter usually with an Orchestra for the Spring concert. Generous remuneration is available to the right person.
View our website at wacsocsings.co.uk or contact the Hon Sec. Annabell Woolcott on 01208 815322

Cleeve Chorale is an active amateur choral society of some 50 members based at Bishops Cleeve near Cheltenham. We are seeking to appoint a Musical Director for the beginning of September 2010.
Please contact Ian Calder at 11, Riversley Road, Gloucester. GL2 0QU, for further information. Click here for the job description. Applications to be returned by the end of February.

MMSW ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
10th October 2009, 11am - 4.30pm
The Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester.

The AMD was a succesful event attend by delegates from 14 member societies. Here's a link to a brief illustrated description of the event

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

Applications from the following projects have been accepted

• Contemporary Music-Making for Amateurs - 'Severn Sails and Souls'. Visit the project's website.
• Bournemouth Sinfonietta - 'Solomon'
• Roseland Festival - 'Roseland Zum'
• Bristol Choral Society - Reach Out and Sing'
• Somerset Chamber Choir - 'Bridging the Gap'
• Exeter Choral Society - 'In the Community'

The scheme was heavily oversubscribed, so unsuccesful applicants should not despair. All the applications were highly commendable. Our RDO can offer help in pursuing other avenues to realize and deliver these projects. Further details of the successful projects.

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