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Barbara Eifler

@barbaraeifler27

CEO of @makingmusicuk.bsky.social, play cornet in Crystal Palace Band, like singing, walking theatre and social justice

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LYC Junior Girls rehearsing

LYC Junior Girls rehearsing

Want to try out LYC before you sign up for an audition?

We're running a free session for ages 6-11 to experience LYC, prepare for auditions and build confidence in your singing!

πŸ“…Fri 30 May
πŸ•°οΈ2-6pm
πŸ“Walworth Town Hall, Elephant & Castle

Info & sign up: www.londonyouthchoirs.com/experience-l...

11.05.2025 08:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎢 Singing and music-making have an incredible ability to bring people together 🎢

Check out our #research on impact of singing and music making with young displaced children and young people with recommendations for future work πŸ’›

bit.ly/48VHv7R

#refugees #charity #musiceducation #mentalhealth

22.01.2025 18:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Women in Jazz History: 8 Pioneering Artists Shaping the Genre - Discover the remarkable women in jazz history who revolutionized the genre. From Diana Krall to Esperanza Spalding, explore how these pioneering artists transformed jazz through innovation and artisti...

jazz-lives.com/women-in-jaz...

@wearewijo.bsky.social #jazz #music #trading-fours #jazz-lives.com

04.03.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opportunity: Chair of CoMA Board of Trustees Contemporary Music for All

πŸ“£Opportunity: We’re #recruiting for an inspiring Chair to lead CoMA’s Board of Trustees and play a key role in planning and guiding CoMA’s future.
If you have leadership, board or #trustee experience and a passion for the power of the arts, we’d love to hear from you by 14 Mar!

05.03.2025 10:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Image: Stone museum building with dinosaur in front.
Text reads: The City of Oxford Choir and Oxford University Museum of natural History.
Unearthed, a choral celebration of 200 years of paleontology in Oxford.
Friday 28 March 2025, 7:00 pm.

Image: Stone museum building with dinosaur in front. Text reads: The City of Oxford Choir and Oxford University Museum of natural History. Unearthed, a choral celebration of 200 years of paleontology in Oxford. Friday 28 March 2025, 7:00 pm.

Clara Schumann's legacy continues to inspire musicians and music lovers alike, and she's very much a friend of the City of Oxford Choir. Get your tickets now to hear us sing her beautiful music.

www.oxfordchoir.org/event-detail...

05.03.2025 08:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Bass Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse
Discover Choir of the Earth Open Week - Bass Rehearsal - Learn Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse YouTube video by Choir of the Earth

Our Discover Choir of the Earth taster week of completely free open rehearsals continued yesterday with our bass rehearsal, where @benenglandbem.bsky.social taught the bass line of the Sanctus from Haydn's Harmoniemesse. Our courses cover every note but also improve your musicality! 🎢 Check it out πŸ‘‡

05.03.2025 08:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@creativelivescl.bsky.social want to know how creative groups across the UK and Ireland are faring. Those who respond stand a chance to win a Β£250/€300 grant! @barbaraeifler27.bsky.social

05.03.2025 10:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tax relief for choirs Making Music and other music sector organisations are calling for the eligibility criteria for Orchestra Tax Relief to be changed so choirs can also benefit. Making Music members can support this…

The government’s Spending Review has concluded, with results due by June. Contact your MP as the Treasury considers future spending. Advocating for choirs is key! Contact MPs across the UK, as this is a nationwide issue. How to contact your MP:

26.02.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’» Find out more about our work, including our funding opportunities, via our website.

26.02.2025 11:13 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Experience the breathtaking sound of >180 voices, orchestra, stunning soloists, tabla and sitar in Bradford’s St George's Hall.

The angelic voices of Bradford Catholic Youth Choir will be coming from the grand tier, making the acoustics of this area even more special! @visitbradford.bsky.social

25.02.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What types of approaches work when using singing & vocal work to support children & young people's mental health & wellbeing? Explore our collection of case studies to see how other practitioners are working with young people in different contexts: https://buff.ly/3XeZW2Q

#musictherapy #musiced

26.02.2025 11:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Appointing new RPS Trustees

Could you play a valued role helping to steer and support the Royal Philharmonic Society? There are two weeks left to apply for a position on our RPS Board of Trustees, by Wed 12 March. Thank you for helping us to spread the word. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

26.02.2025 09:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Word of the Day is β€˜ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.

26.02.2025 07:59 πŸ‘ 16901 πŸ” 5362 πŸ’¬ 464 πŸ“Œ 406
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"We trebled the amount of money to the arts."

Despite a challenging economic backdrop, Jennie Lee transformed public funding and access over her 6 years as Minister for the Arts.

Read more about her trailblazing white paper on this, its 60th anniversary: www.campaignforthearts.org/news/jennie-...

26.02.2025 12:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Crowdfunder opens for Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club - Arts Professional A crowdfunding campaign aiming to secure the future of Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club (BGWMC) has opened. The Grade-II listed east London building, a famous part of London's LGBTQ+ nightlife that re...

Crowdfunder opens for Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/newsree...

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It's the last week for *EARLY BIRD PRICES* for our Missa Solemnis at #AlexandraPalace Grab your tickets before you lose the February discount! No codes or anything, the discount is already built into the price.

Tickets: www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

24.02.2025 14:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Music Fans' Voice Survey 15 minutes to shape the future of UK live music! Music fans across the nations play a significant part in sustaining a vital industry. They buy the tickets, they stream the songs, and they create glob...

Live music is nothing without its fans, and right now music lovers have the chance to shape its future.

The Music Fans’ Voice survey is giving live music fans across the board a real say in how it is supported in the UK.

24.02.2025 15:00 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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RPS Awards Event

We're pleased to say some last tickets to the #RPSAwards @royalbirmcons.bsky.social on Thursday 6 March next week have just been released, priced Β£15-30. Join us, and so many music-makers and music-lovers, for what promises to be a very special night. royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_m...

24.02.2025 18:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's time to announce the soloists for our performance of the St Matthew Passion on 5th April. Tickets available at www.minack.com/three-spires... 🧡1/7

23.02.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Any adult beginner string players fancy this Intro to String Quartet workshop in Sheffield? @hallamsinfonia.bsky.social @sheffviolaensemble.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social @visitsheffield.bsky.social

23.02.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

That sounds like a great opportunity, shame I'm a bit far away from Bradford...

23.02.2025 21:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've had some very positive responses about this post.

If you'd be interested in coming along to such a group, please complete this very short survey (just 4 questions), so I can gather info on what would be the best option for people.

Shares appreciated!

www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSPB3ZM

23.02.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the kids playing in an inclusive orchestra The National Open Youth Orchestra has groups all over the country. Emma-Louise met the London Ensemble to see what it's all about.

The young musicians in our programmes motivate us every day ❀️🎢 Meet the London NOYO Ensemble #NationalOpenYouthOrchestra #NOYO #Clarion in partnership with @guildhallschool.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/vi...

20.02.2025 13:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic, electronic and accessible instruments.

A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic, electronic and accessible instruments.

A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together.

A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together.

A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic and electronic instruments.

A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic and electronic instruments.

A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic and electronic instruments.

A group of young disabled and non-disabled musicians rehearse together on acoustic and electronic instruments.

🚨Applications for Regional NOYO Ensembles are live🚨

11-25-year old disabled, neurodivergent and non-disabled musicians looking to develop their ensemble and instrumental skills in an inclusive setting can apply to join NOYO now πŸ‘‰ noyo.org.uk/apply/

#InclusiveMusic #Apply

14.02.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tickets now on sale for Bushey Symphony Orchestra's 'Springtime Classics' Concert
Sunday 16 March at 3pm
Clarendon Muse, Watford WD18 7JA
Music by Debussy, Haydn, Frank Bridge, JΓ€rnefelt and Christopher Gunning's Flute Concertino with soloist Sarah Bennington
Book online here shorturl.at/Ekoc6

06.02.2025 10:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In memory of Chris Green

23.02.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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RNCM Community Chorus and The Sunday Boys - Royal Northern College of Music The RNCM Community Chorus and The Sunday Boys come together to showcase the lasting influence of folk music on composers.

We’re joining forces with @rncmlive.bsky.social Community Chorus to celebrate the lasting influence of folk music! Featuring works by Vaughan Williams, Britten & a blend of traditional + contemporary folk.

A night of stories told through song!

Get your tickets πŸ‘‰ www.rncm.ac.uk/production/r...

16.02.2025 17:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Coming up this week: debate in the House of Lords (Thursday 6th) and deadline for submissions to Treasury for Spending Review (9th). In our briefings @weaadulted.bsky.social has shown the positive impact of adult learning despite years of underfunding. Keep an eye on our socials for more detail.

04.02.2025 16:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you are thinking about coming along to our forthcoming open rehearsal with a view to joining us, here are just some of the things we're looking forward to this year...

All tickets links, dates and venues can be found on our Linktree...

linktr.ee/crouchendfes...

04.02.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you to #TheArchers supporters who donated to our charity after hearing Barry discuss your work (yes, our CEO is also Ed Grundy πŸ˜‰). www.openupmusic.org/donate ❀️

31.01.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0