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WORLD'S LARGEST ORCHESTRA On the 24 October 2010, the LG Arena
Birmingham plays host to the World’s Largest Orchestra record
breaking attempt. Under the direction of conductor Charles Hazlewood,
the event aims to bring over 7000 musicians together of all standards
and all instruments, to play in the biggest orchestra ever seen,
all while raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. To find out
more and to register please click here 123SING! On 1, 2, 3 October 2010 people from
all over the UK will come together to celebrate the power of singing
in aid of Classic FM's charity Music Makers as part of the first
ever national singing weekend, 123sing! Created by Classic FM, the
UK's largest national commercial radio station and Making Music,
the largest umbrella body for amateur music, 123sing! will highlight
the life-changing effects of singing and how it can be a valuable
activity to deal with the stresses of everyday life. Full
details are in this press
release David Edge, a member of the MMSW Committee, has developed an anti-clash diary which has been rolled out in the Bournemouth Area. We have a target to roll-it out in three other areas of the region this year. This is what the current version for the Bournemouth area looks like. If you are interested in introducing it in your area please contact David. (dwedge049@googlemail.com or 01202 517391) 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. Four new societies in our area joined Making Music on recently and have been added to our Find A Group page:
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Bath Symphony Orchestra is seeking a new Musical Director from Sep 2011 Bath Symphony Orchestra, a thriving amateur symphony orchestra, seeks a new Musical Director from September 2011. We are committed to achieving high musical standards (minimum entry grade 8), and performing challenging programmes. Closing date for applications: 7 January 2011. For more information and to apply, please see our website: www.bathsymphony.org.uk. Yeovil Chamber Choir seeks new Musical Director for 2010 onwards Yeovil Chamber Choir is looking for a new Musical Director with previous experience of choral conducting to start in September 2010. The Choir, which currently has about 30 singers from Somerset and Dorset, is a flourishing amateur mixed-voice choir with a good local reputation. It was founded in 1993 at Yeovil College and re-formed as a registered educational charity in 2000. Rehearsals observe the academic calendar and members perform concerts at least three times a year. The repertoire is broad, including both accompanied and a cappella music. The Choir's next concert will be held at South Petherton Parish Church on Saturday the 19th of June. Anyone who is interested in finding out more about
the position should go to Yeovil Chamber Choir's website www.yeovilchamberchoir.org
for details or telephone the Chairman Jessica Vale on 01935 477344.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed and auditioned in Yeovil
in June; applications must be received by the10th of June. Wellington Choral Society wishes to appoint a new Music Director with effect from 1st January 2011. We perform two concerts per year, in March and November, each involving around 12 rehearsals which take place on Wednesday evenings in Wellington. From time to time we also stage scratch events and workshops. Further details about the Society may be seen on our website, www.wellingtonchoralsociety.org.uk The Music Director, in addition to rehearsing the choir and conducting concerts, will be expected to take a lead in the selection of music and approve the appointment of the rehearsal accompanist. The Director shall invite and make arrangements for soloists and orchestral players within an agreed budget. We expect to carry out interviews in June followed by auditions next September. Anyone interested in this position, or who would like more information, should in the first instance contact the Society's Secretary: Chris Widdows tel: 01823 331394 or email: chriswidz@hotmail.com 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. 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. MMSW ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY 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 Applications from the following projects have been accepted
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
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