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BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP (BCMG)

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BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP (BCMG)

BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP (BCMG)

Credit: Jonathan Lee

BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP (BCMG)

Credit: Adrian Burrows

BCMG is one of the world’s leading performing ensembles commissioning new work from today's most exciting composers and is passionate about involving and supporting people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in the creation and performance of new music.

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CoMA (Contemporary Music-making for All)

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CoMA (Contemporary Music-making for All)

Allcomers event at Southampton commenrating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

CoMA (Contemporary Music-making for All) provides opportunities for amateur musicians of all abilities to take an active part in contemporary music making by means of:

·       An extensive programme of commissioning works that are artistically challenging yet technically accessible to musicians of all standards.

·       Premieres and re-performances given by a network of contemporary music ensembles established by CoMA.

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JUICE VOCAL ENSEMBLE

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JUICE VOCAL ENSEMBLE

Juice are an experimental female a cappella trio who celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2013. They perform genre-hopping new vocal music which is inspired by contemporary classical music, folk, jazz, pop, electronica, world music, theatre and improvisation.

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KOSMOS

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KOSMOS

Credit: Pierre Marcar

Kosmos is Harriet Mackenzie - violin, Meg Hamilton - viola, Milos Milivojevic - accordion.

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LONTANO

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LONTANO

Roma Project Redbridge

Credit: Penelope Lloyd

Lontano are resident ensemble at Kings College London, working with young composers, rehearsing and recording their works. The work of the ensemble is now central to the curriculum. 

Lontano are involved in educational and community work in London and abroad. If Walthamstow Market Could Sing, Unheard Voices, In Praise of Our Families and Voices of Youth, are projects involving both parents and children and are making a difference in a highly culturally diverse community.

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PIANO CIRCUS

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PIANO CIRCUS

Credit: Colin Riley

For 25 years, Piano Circus has placed workshops, performances and collaborative projects at the heart of its commitment to music education as well as seeking opportunities to introduce new and exciting music making to audiences who might not ordinarily experience it. 

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PSAPPHA

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PSAPPHA

Credit: Andrew Price

Psappha works with children, young people, students and adults, from elementary to advanced level, to support and build composition skills.

7 to 11 year olds:  Working with children to equip and inspire them to compose and perform for themselves. Psappha performs a special programme designed to introduce children to new music. Along the way we give tips and pointers to help children identify different textures, sounds, rhythms, moods and effects which they can adapt and use for themselves. The project comes with a rich resources pack. 

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QUEST ENSEMBLE

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QUEST ENSEMBLE

Quest Ensemble leading the SoundsCreative Ensemble project (Feb 2013)

Credit: Martin Coceres

Bringing a unique take to the classical piano trio,  contemporary London based ensemble, Quest Trio comprised of Filipe Sousa, (piano), Tara Franks (cello), and Preetha Narayanan (violin) collaboratively create original work with a distinctive sound that blends improvisation with devised composition. All graduates of the Guildhall School of Music Leadership Programme and experienced workshop leaders individually, Quest transfer their own collaborative composition methods to community settings.

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SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

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SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE

Creative Learning is at the core of the Scottish Ensemble's activity, forming an integral part of the group's identity. Exciting large and small-scale music projects are created in conjunction with a wide range of partners. The focus of these projects is to bring the inspirational musicians directly to participants in their local environment, nurturing musical skills while also encouraging development in other areas such as confidence, team-building, leadership and creativity.

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SOUNDCASTLE

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SOUNDCASTLE

Collaborative Composition

SOUNDCASTLE

The Soundcastle Team

SOUNDCASTLE

The Wilding Festival

Soundcastle is a London-based social enterprise dedicated to devising and leading creative music workshops and projects.  Whether working with professional artists or members of the community, our primary goal is always the same: to promote and facilitate the creation of new music, which is entirely reflective of the creative voices of each project's participants.

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