Make Music Gloucestershire

01/08/2024

Have a wonderful time everyone! 😎☀️🎶

19/06/2024

🎪Do you love live events?
✍️Are you super organised with strong attention to detail?
🏃Do you work well in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for an interim events coordinator to join our team on a part-time freelance contract.

Primarily based at our Gloucester hub, with travel around Gloucestershire for events.

Find out more & apply here ➡️ https://themusicworks.org.uk/jobs/interim-events-coordinator

19/06/2024

19/06/2024

Can you help us transform young lives through music? 🎶

Nominate us to receive £5,000 this week as part of Benefact Group

Nominate us via the link ➡️ https://ow.ly/PHkg50SkAFR

19/06/2024

14/06/2024

Glos County Youth Choir - Summer Course - 22nd/23rd June 24

Amazing guest artists joining us for this two day course for singers aged 9-18. Dan Ludford-Thomas (Musical Director for National Children’s Choir of Great Britain), Iwan Lewis and Faye Brookes (Stars of the Stage and Screen!) will all be joining us to inspire our young singers and explore repertoire hits from the West End, Gospel Pop and beautiful new classical works. We can’t wait! It’s going to be amazing!

If you know of a young person who is passionate about singing and who has shown commitment to developing their skills either through vocal lessons, belonging to a choir/vocal ensemble or through other informal avenues then please do get in touch with us or speak to your school/college for more information about how to take part.

Two day course costs £42.44. 100% bursaries available for those facing financial barriers.

https://www.gloucestershiremusic.co.uk/youth-groups/county-music-groups/gloucestershire-youth-choir-gyc/

Contact us at: [email protected]
01452 427242

14/06/2024

This is going to be awesome! 🤩🎶🎤

Glos County Youth Choir - Summer Course - 22nd/23rd June 24

Amazing guest artists joining us for this two day course for singers aged 9-18. Dan Ludford-Thomas (Musical Director for National Children’s Choir of Great Britain), Iwan Lewis and Faye Brookes (Stars of the Stage and Screen!) will all be joining us to inspire our young singers and explore repertoire hits from the West End, Gospel Pop and beautiful new classical works. We can’t wait! It’s going to be amazing!

If you know of a young person who is passionate about singing and who has shown commitment to developing their skills either through vocal lessons, belonging to a choir/vocal ensemble or through other informal avenues then please do get in touch with us or speak to your school/college for more information about how to take part.

Two day course costs £42.44. 100% bursaries available for those facing financial barriers.

https://www.gloucestershiremusic.co.uk/youth-groups/county-music-groups/gloucestershire-youth-choir-gyc/

Contact us at: [email protected]
01452 427242

11/06/2024

Just a few spaces left in our Grade 5 Theory summer holiday course this July!
Make music theory fun with our intensive 5-day group course at Barbican House, Gloucester. There's always time for a few games with new friends alongside the learning!
For more information about all our summer courses, and to book your place, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4bh1lLS
🎼Grade 5 Theory 22-26 July
🎺Junior Orchestra Course 29-31 July (for Grades 1-4)
🎹 Junior Piano Course 27-29 August (for Grades Initial -3)

11/06/2024

⛱Booking now open for our NEW SUMMER HOLIDAY PIANO COURSE! 🎹
We're delighted to announce that we're running our very first Junior Piano Course from 27-29 August.
£195. Booking is now open to all, and will close on 30 June.
For more information, and to book your place, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4e8aDLx
Led by experienced GAM piano tutors Chris Guild and Marcel Zidani, this new course is for pianists aged 11-18 who are Initial Grade up to Grade 3 standard.
It will run at Barbican House, Gloucester from 9.00-5.00pm each day, with a concert for family and friends at 4.00pm on the final day.
The course aims to develop ensemble-playing skills and introduce pianists to the social element of music making.
Each day will include individual lessons and student duos taught by Marcel or Chris, ensemble rehearsals and performance platforms for students to experience playing in front of a small audience of fellow pianists.
The course will culminate in a performance of solos, duets and ensemble players for an audience of family and friends.
The course repertoire will be based on students' current level of playing and experience.

07/05/2024

We are delighted to announce the Department for Education and Arts Council England have awarded Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) the role of Hub Lead Organisation for the new Music Hub to encompass Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire from September 2024. GCC will lead as part of a strong consortium of the Swindon Music Service and The Music Works charity, and will go by the initial name of GSW Music Hub.

We look forward to working with all stakeholders, schools, delivery partners and music tutors across the new geographical music hub area, but most importantly we are passionate about ensuring the continuation and development of high quality, inclusive music education for all of the young people in this collective geography, both whilst this transition occurs and into the future.

For more news updates please visit:

https://www.makemusicgloucestershire.org.uk/gsw-music-hub-new-sept-2024/

Arts Council England
Gloucestershire County Council
SMS - Swindon Young Musicians
The Music Works - Gloucester

The council has been appointed by Arts Council England to lead the Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire Music Hub, as part of an ambitious national programme to provide high-quality music education for all children and young people.

Read more here https://orlo.uk/EOu4b

01/04/2024

Such incredibly sad news for anyone who knew Steve Legge. A huge inspiration for many involved in music and music education. 💔

03/02/2024

Don't delay! Early 'Byrd' £60 off booking price ends on 18 February for our hugely popular Adult Early Music course at Malvern College, from 21 to 27 July.
The Adult Early Music Course, also known as Beauchamp Early Music Week, is a residential course - with non-residential option - for singers and players of Renaissance instruments.
Participants come back year after year for the friendly atmosphere and high standard of music-making.
For more information, visit our website. https://glosacadmusic.org/.../adults/adult-holiday-courses/
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03/02/2024

Don't miss out! Early bird price of £150, instead of full price of £180, ends on Friday 1 March for our three-day Easter holiday Junior Orchestra Course.
Running from Wednesday 2 April to Thursday 4 April at GAM's base; Barbican House in Gloucester, the course is for strings, brass, wind and percussion players aged 5-18, playing at Grades 1-5.
The course will run from 8.45am -5pm each day, with a concert for family and friends at 4pm on the last day.
Directed by GAM Principal Glyn Oxley, and supported by some of the GAM tutors, it's a great opportunity to learn and perform with other young players.
Find out more and book a place on our website: https://glosacadmusic.org/sessions-and-ensembles/holiday-courses/easter-2024-courses/

03/02/2024

🎸Vacancy: Guitar Teacher, term-time only
Due to popular demand, we have a vacancy for a freelance acoustic and electric guitar teacher to join our peripatetic team covering Gloucestershire schools, to start on 8 April, after the school Easter holiday.
Applicants will need to have a current DBS certificate for working with children.
In the first instance, please send CV to [email protected] by the closing date of Sunday 10 March.

03/02/2024

Calling adult strings, wind or brass players of Grade 5 or above.
Come and enjoy a couple of days of music playing and socialising with fellow musicians at our Adult Chamber Weekend from Friday 5 April to Sunday 7 April.
Taking place at GAM's Barbican House base in Gloucester, this event will be directed by our Principal, Glyn Oxley, and will culminate in an informal concert.
Early bird price of £215 instead of £245 ends on Friday 1 March. This includes restaurant lunches, coffee and cake.
Find out more and book a place here: https://glosacadmusic.org/.../holida.../easter-2024-courses/

20/12/2023

The Music Works have 2 maternity cover positions available.

1. Head of Education
2. Director of National Programmes.

Check out the job specs asap!

https://themusicworks.org.uk/jobs/

The Music Works

09/12/2023

A new choir has been launched by Gloucestershire Libraries to help combat loneliness and isolation among the over-65s. Read more here: https://orlo.uk/library_choir_9MbFg

08/12/2023

Applications are open for our 2024 programme! Visit our website at www.nycb.co.uk for more information or contact us through social media.

29/11/2023

You’ve just THREE WEEKS left to apply for grants in funding round 4! ⌛

Don’t miss out on applying for financial support or instruments for you or your community organisation/school/project. Categories are:

➡️Working with children in early years age group 0-4
➡️For groups working with those facing financial hardship
➡️Choral groups
➡️Electric guitars (community projects and individuals)
➡️Ukulele group bundle offer
➡️Behringer multi purpose headphones
➡️Learn to Play Award (individuals only)
➡️DecPlay course (individuals only)

For further information and to apply, please visit our website: https://lght.ly/g96fg27

Please ensure you read the instructions and eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
Applications for these awards categories should be made by 8am Monday 18 December 2023.

27/11/2023

🎵Do you teach music to children?
🎵Are there areas of skill that you’d like to improve upon, either in musical knowledge or educational teaching tools?

Let 2024 be the year you take some time for you and your needs.

⬇️🤩

Level 4 Qualification for Music Educators - suitable for educators with any level of experience - bespoke learning for your needs.

For more info:
https://www.gloucestershiremusic.co.uk/certificate-for-music-educators/

Deadline for applications for the 2024/25 course (Feb start) is: 10th January 2024

17/11/2023

Come and join our team! Multiple music tutor positions available.

Vacancies are available in all instrumental groups with particular need for woodwind and brass tutors. Applicants specialising in non-western classical instruments are encouraged to apply. 🤩

Variety of hours available on permanent contracts. Term time only (30 weeks a year).

Click here for more fulll information, job profile and details of how to apply information: https://careers.gloucestershire.gov.uk/GloucestershireCounty/job/Gloucester-GM-Music-Tutor/960939555

Deadline for applications: 30/11/2023

19/10/2023

12/10/2023

🎤 Three weeks to go!

🎵 Our new choir for over 65s at Longlevens Library is starting soon! in November to be held on Wednesday mornings at 11am-12.30pm where you will be able to learn a wide variety of popular songs facilitated by our Choir Leader.

🧡 Everyone over 65 is welcome, no previous singing experience is needed - no audition is required.

☕ There will be an opportunity at the end of the session to socialise and make friends with refreshments provided.

👉 If you would like more information, please email [email protected]

🙌 This activity is provided with Arts Council England funding.

27/09/2023

Come and find the right instrument for you or your child. Age is no barrier to music. Everyone welcome. 😀🎶

Ever wanted to try and instrument but not sure which one’s for you? The come along to our Try an Instrument Day! We will have a wide range of instruments for you to try along with an expert team of tutors to guide you. Open to children and adults of all ages.

Saturday 7th October, 10am - 12pm
Sir Thomas Rich’s School
Register at: https://orlo.uk/Iyiwr