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‘A friendly mixed-voice choir based in Thames Ditton, Surrey which aims to have fun as well as trying to achieve a high standard of singing. The choir does not hold auditions and currently has around 75 members. We give two concerts a year, often with a professional orchestra and soloists.’

‘A group of guitarists who meet every month in Chester to enjoy playing and listening to the guitar. We are always looking for opportunities to share with other guitar enthusiasts. Guitarists of all grades are welcome ... We play a wide variety of music. Guitarists will play solo, in ensembles, or sometimes use other instruments and voice to complement the music. And the music is not restricted to the classical guitar. We have had a mandolin player, a steel string guitarist, a 10-string guitarist etc. Chester players are also taking part in the Chester Guitar Orchestra ... and come together once a month.’

‘Hold monthly concerts of live classical music with the aim of giving pleasure to those who enjoy performing or listening to music ... The membership of Bromley Music Makers consists of both listeners and performers. We are a large group with diverse musical interests, naturally all sharing a love of classical music ... Musicians of all standards who are able to offer a well-prepared and enjoyable performance are always appreciated and well received. Why not come along to one of our concerts and find out for yourself what a rich and rewarding experience joining us would be?’

‘A jazz education project based in the Arts Space in the Shoefactory at Rushden - to provide a meeting place where students of all levels can learn to play jazz with some of the best players and teachers in the UK.’

‘Like no other choir you will ever have seen before ... the Choir delivers songs from its vast repertoire with energy, passion,movement and style! From blues to ballads, showstoppers to swing, and classics to chart toppers, the Choir creates a sound that can take your breath away. Then one of the many talented soloists will step forward to deliver a performance that would take some beating on the West End stage. Many of the songs featured have been specially arranged for Kentwood by both local and nationally acclaimed musicians.’

‘We aim to foster and promote: * the maintenance, improvement and development of artistic endeavour; * the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts in the London Borough of Ealing. To this end, we assist and encourage the promotion of artistic activities by amateur organisations, individuals and professional groups ... Under the presidency of the Mayor of Ealing, membership is open to organisations within the borough which support the objects of Ealing Arts & Leisure.

‘Provides access to high quality music making for young people in the Tees Valley. We know that young people can bring about positive change in their lives and the lives of those around them by getting involved in making music. Therefore we work with some of those most in need – young people (age 10-24) living in challenging circumstances in the local authority areas of Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool and Redcar and Cleveland. We run several open access music groups for young people, we deliver intervention projects within particular settings, and we support music leaders by providing training and networking opportunities.‘

Founded 1965: ‘Guest nights form the bulk of our operation and we have, over the years, provided a varied programme of excellent quality ... Singers and Musicians nights, sometimes called “Open Mike”, are held regularly and all corners are encouraged to sing and play. This is the basis of any good folk club, the encouragement of performance at whatever level. No need to call for a spot: just turn up and go’.

‘A professional ballet company for international dancers of black and Asian descent. The company was founded in 2001 by our Artistic Director, Cassa Pancho MBE, in order to provide role models to young, aspiring black and Asian dancers. We aim to bring ballet to a more culturally diverse audience by celebrating black and Asian dancers in ballet. We perform and offer community driven classes for dancers and students, young and old. Our ultimate goal is to see a fundamental change in the number of black and Asian dancers in mainstream ballet companies, making that vision wonderfully unnecessary.’

'Members are drawn from serving and retired staff of the Force, both police, support and from family members of the same. The band also welcomes players from outside the Force family where additional instrumentation is needed ... It is a wind concert band consisting of woodwind, brass and percussion players. Its wide repertoire ranges over marches and overtures through classical pieces to selections from popular shows. Concert organisers throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight book this accomplished band for their events and many thousands of pounds have been raised for charity over the years.'

‘M.M.T.C. was founded on the 19th October 1972 (known then as Maghull Amateur Operatic Society). From those early days when members provided their own costumes and made the scenery, we have grown into one of the North West’s best amateur musical theatre companies. Our success is shown by our membership of over 70 people (from ages 16 to 80+), and as you can see from the number of awards we have won on our Awards Page.’

‘Provides an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to share the enjoyment of classical music ... Our guest speakers all have a professional musical background. Most other presentations are given by our own members. Typically, we present a mixture of the familiar and the unjustifiably neglected ... Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings, which are friendly and informal. They provide an excellent way to hear the music of a wide variety of composers ... Don’t worry if your current knowledge of classical music is rather limited. Joining our society will soon change that!’

‘The main aim for the Choir in any year is to raise money for Charity. Sometimes these concerts are for our own Charities but most are to support other organisations in their charitable work. The Choir is itself a Registered Charity and since 1987 has raised approaching £150,000 for Charity. Most choristers attend our own concerts with between 50 and 60 at the others. We also assist at Weddings and Funerals, where typically between 30 and 40 would attend. These smaller events can present some difficulty in finding enough volunteers NOT to sing ... We are keen to welcome new choir members and additions to our non singing supporters, “Friends Of Worcester Male Voice Choir” who are a much appreciated part of our team.‘

‘The Kinder Children’s Choirs is located in the beautiful hills of rural north Derbyshire, England. It was named after the famous Derbyshire Peak District landmark Kinder Scout ... We believe music is a real enrichment of a child’s development and education. We offer bursaries, so that children are not precluded for reasons of cost. There are also no voice tests or auditions to gain entry to the Choirs’ training programme. Our regular performances include prestigious venues, such as cathedrals and national concert halls. The overwhelming success of the children’s choirs led to the launch of an adult choir. The Kinder Chorus welcomes singers of all ages, irrespective of musical experience. Each season the Chorus performs with professional musicians at the Buxton Opera House.’

‘Since 2007 a series of concerts has been held on five consecutive Sunday afternoons every spring and autumn; these have become a regular feature not only of our Church calendar but also of Ipswich’s musical life. A wide variety of music is performed by soloists, instrumental ensembles and choirs, and an emphasis is placed on encouraging young local talent ... Other occasional concerts take place throughout the year.’

‘The Derby & District Organists’ Association members are people who enjoy: * listening to organ music; * playing the organ; * learning more about local organs; * discovering more about the world of organs, its music and people ... There are usually nine Meetings each year including: * Talks on an organ topic by members or a guest speaker; * Visits and outings further afield to see and play renowned and sometimes historic instruments; * An annual dinner with guest speaker; * A talk/recital, sometimes involving a choir or other outside performers.’

Founded 1994: ‘Hitting The High Note In Entertainment ... As a company we specialise in providing the highest quality of entertainment using the very best artists - successfully providing concerts into mainstream theatres and for outdoor events ... Good quality classical concerts with piano accompaniment ... Classical concerts with our full professional orchestra British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.’

‘A community wind band that plays at a wide variety of events throughout the year but we are no longer a marching band . Our music is widely varied and chosen to suit the occasion and the available players ... Wareham Town Band has always contained a mixture of brass and reed instruments and still continues to do so to this day. This could possibly be an indication that the band’s roots lie in some earlier Village band but this is now a matter of pure conjecture. Certainly the Wareham Town Band predates many of the other bands in the Purbeck area, which were formed around the 1860’s as Brass Bands.‘

‘Formed in 2007 - a chamber choir of 24 to 30 singers from Saffron Walden and Cambridge, and the surrounding area. We perform a wide variety of music from the renaissance to the present day, much of it a cappella, and our programmes often juxtapose music in contrasting styles. We enjoy exploring the acoustics of the historic churches we sing in, sometimes using less obvious performing spaces to unusual effect.’

'The Yorkshire College of Music & Drama in Leeds, inspired by the diverse range of choirs that use the facility and the desire to help secure the future of choral music in Yorkshire, launched the Voices Yorkshire project in 2019 ... The principal aim is to attract choirs and audiences from a large cross-section of society and bring them together through events and activities which will culminate in a biennial Gala Concert held in different host venues across the County ... Each Gala Concert will be a celebration of music featuring invited choirs who represent the diversity, depth and variety of styles from around the region.'

‘Each year we invite the world’s finest musicians, writers, artists, and local performers to entertain and delight festival audiences, to celebrate Windsor's special place as a Royal town, and to inspire the next generation of artistic talent and creativity.’ Held Mid - Late September.

’Established in 2014, Berwick Festival Opera produces major operas re-orchestrated for intimate live performance in Berwick’s exquisite Georgian Guildhall and The Maltings Main House, and on tour. The creative team unites internationally acclaimed artists, orchestral ensembles and producers in a unique creative partnership with The Maltings.‘

‘Outrageously good live modern jazz! ...  A Sunday evening jazz club that brings some of the UK's greatest Jazz musicians to Felixstowe. World class music, a great atmosphere, and free entrance - the best Sunday night out for miles around!’

‘The official church of the Lord Mayor of London and the City of London Corporation and stands in the Yard of the Guildhall. It was re-built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of 1666, but there has been a church on the site for around 900 years. After extensive damage in the Second World War, it was again re-built ... Every Monday at 1pm we hold a Piano Concert in the Church for about 50 minutes ... The piano in the church is quite special. It used to be owned by Sir Thomas Beecham, before it was purchased by the church ... Every Tuesday at 1pm we hold an Organ Concert in the Church for about 45 minutes ... St Lawrence has a wonderful organ which was built in 2001 by Johannes Klais Orgelbau, of Bonn, Germany ... Many people love to come into the peaceful atmosphere of the church and enjoy these special events.‘

Founded 1966: ‘The Choir gives four concerts a year, in and around Reading in Berkshire. Some are a cappella and others are with professional soloists & instrumentalists. The repertoire is very varied – from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Programmes are stimulating, sometimes challenging, and often include unusual or lesser known works. There is a particular love for and loyalty to the works of JS Bach but at the same time this is THE amateur choir presenting contemporary, different and yet beautifully accessible choral music’.