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Welcome On 31 January, the UK left the European Union, more than three years after the result of the referendum in 2016. Since the UK has negotiated a withdrawal agreement with the EU, it has now entered a transitional period until 31 December 2020. Consequently the Government has just nine months to negotiate a trade deal and a new relationship with the EU.

Above: Deborah Annetts Photo: Mark Thompson

In the November/ December 2019 issue of Music Journal we incorrectly reported that composer Betty Roe MBE celebrated her 90th birthday in November 2019.

Her birthday is, in fact, in July and we look forward to celebrating her special birthday in the July/August 2020 issue.

Front Cover Composer Hildur Guðnasdóttir Photo: Rune Kongsro See feature on pages 10–13 Inset images: Piano Teachers’ Course UK Photo: Joanne Snowden See feature on pages 24–25

In these uncertain times the ISM will continue to do everything we can to support our members with Brexit-related matters. This includes up-to-date advice, a bespoke Brexit essentials kit and engaging with Government to highlight the issues confronting musicians post-Brexit. The ISM has a critical role in making sure that musicians get the very best deal in the forthcoming trade negotiations.

To assist with this, last month we launched a first-of-its-kind survey to gather crucial evidence so musicians have a chance to shape future trade negotiations between the UK, the EU, and other countries. We need to hear from every musician who travels outside the UK so that we can tell Government exactly what needs to be in future trade deals to protect musicians and the music industry. This is your chance to get your voice heard. Please complete the survey by 9 March 2020 at bit.ly/ISMbrexitsurvey20. If you are not already signed up to our Save Music campaign, please do visit savemusic.org.uk to find out how you can support the campaign.

In other crucial developments, last month the Government published a call for evidence about what should be included in the next National Plan for Music Education. We are encouraged by how much the Government’s call for evidence aligns with the some of the key issues highlighted in the APPG for Music Education’s State of the Nation report (co-authored by the ISM), the recommendations of which were endorsed by the DCMS Select Committee. The Government recognised that the opportunity to study music is not a privilege but a vital part of a broad and balanced curriculum that is compulsory in the National Curriculum up to and including Key Stage 3. This is your chance to have your say on what should be included in the refreshed Plan so please respond to the survey, available at bit.ly/NPMEevidencecall, before 13 March 2020. If you need guidance on how to respond, please contact us at membership@ism.org.

Lastly, don’t forget to book your place at our upcoming ISM Members Day on 25 April 2020 – see page 5 for details. This year we are in Cardiff. We are delighted to be welcoming composer Paul Mealor for a special ‘In conversation’ with Universal Music Group’s Mark Wilkinson, and hosting a masterclass with our very own ISM President, the esteemed baritone Dr Jeremy Huw Williams.

To find out more please visit bit.ly/spotlightonwales.

I look forward to seeing you all in Cardiff.

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News & campaigns MAC releases recommendations for future immigration systems In late January, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) released its recommendations for future immigration systems in the UK.

UK will not implement EU Copyright Directive post-Brexit The Government has announced its intention not to implement the EU Copyright Directive post-Brexit.

Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore announced the decision on 24 January in a response to a written parliamentary question and stated: ‘The United Kingdom will not be required to implement the Directive, and the Government has no plans to do so.’

The ISM is disappointed by the Government’s decision.

Artists are vital contributors to culture and deserve fair remuneration for their work and the same protections that are afforded to artists in Europe. We urge the Government to rethink its decision.

See more on page 7 about the Copyright Directive.

ISM Diary 2020-21 Plans are in action to put together our next ISM Diary ryy which will cover the academic year 2020-21.

From membership feedback we understand that not everyone would like to receive the Diary.

At the ISM we are mindful of paper usage and the impact on the environment, so if you would like to opt out of receiving next year’s diary, please let us know by calling us on 020 7221 3499 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm) or emailing membership@ism.org by 30 April.

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Amongst several recommendations, including not implementing a full points-based immigration system, the Committee has advised that the salary threshold for skilled migrants entering the UK after Brexit should be reduced by £4,400 to £25,600.

While this is a welcome first step, the salary threshold will continue to exclude a large proportion of the music profession. The Committee’s proposals also cite creative occupations as being amongst the ‘priority occupations’, along with health workers and scientists – a positive development towards protecting the prosperous music industry post-Brexit.

For the ISM’s full statement visit ism.org/news

Are you signed up to Save Music?

It is essential that there is a comprehensive deal in place which protects musicians’ livelihoods.

This includes everything from a two-year, multientry visa to ensuring that musicians can take their instruments easily across the Channel to work in the EU. We will continue to campaign to make sure this happens. We urge you to share our message by contacting your local MP using our template letter. It’s essential that MPs are made aware of the issues that musicians are facing as a result of Brexit. Make an even greater impact and arrange to meet with your local MP in person at one of the regular surgeries that MPs hold for their constituents. If you would like to find out more, go to savemusic.org.uk.

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ISM welcomes Minister’s call for protected free movement for artists post-Brexit MPs from various parties spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the contribution of music to society and the economy. Responding to the debate, Nigel Adams, the then Minister of State for Sport, Media & Creative Industries, affirmed the Government’s commitment to maintaining free movement for musicians following Brexit, stating: ‘We welcome the views of [MPs] and the industry in respect of movement within Europe. It’s absolutely essential that free movement for artists is protected post-2020.’

For a number of years, the ISM has been highlighting the issues that will be confronting UK-based musicians post-Brexit in a series of authoritative reports. We are pleased that the Government is listening and we will continue to lobby the Government to ensure that free movement for touring musicians is maintained.

For the ISM’s full statement visit ism.org/news

Flybe backtracks on detrimental policy for small musical instruments Flybe has backtracked on changes to its baggage policy for small musical instruments. It follows a letter from the ISM outlining the serious impact the changes would have on touring musicians.

In a letter responding to the ISM’s concerns, Flybe wrote that they ‘sincerely apologise’ for the frustration this has caused musicians. They also advised that ‘any instrument, including its case, must not exceed 100 (length) x 35 (width) x 20 (depth) cm. The instrument will be classed as one item of cabin baggage and carriage is strictly subject to there being suitable available space in the overhead lockers to safely accommodate the item. Items detailed in this section and deemed to be suitable for carriage, must be in a case that suitably protects the instrument, both for carriage in the overhead lockers and should it need to be placed in the hold due to there being insufficient space being available in the overhead lockers. In addition, the item must have the appropriate insurance.’

Find out more at ism.org/news

ISM teachers’ fees survey released Our annual teachers’ fee survey is the largest of its kind and gathers information from music teachers around the UK. This year, for the first time ever, the survey also covered fees for examiners and holiday pay and asked about the number of pupils taught.

Find out more at ism.org/news

New post for ISM President-Elect Professor Chris Collins

Professor Chris Collins, ISM President-Elect, has been appointed Head of the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen and will lead it from June 2020. He will moving from Bangor University where he has been since 2001, heading up the School of Music since 2012 and the School of Music and Media since 2018.

For more information please visit ism.org/news.

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Thomas Adès receives ISM Distinguished Musician Award 2019

Above: Dr Jeremy Huw Williams (left), Thomas Adès with the ISM Distinguished Musician Award and Deborah Annetts Photo: Kris Brown

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On 29-31 January, the ISM attended the annual Association of British Orchestras conference.

The composer, pianist and conductor Thomas Adès is At the conference the ISM hosted a session titled the 2019 recipient of the ISM Distinguished Musician Award, which recognises outstanding contributions to ‘A Culture of Respect’ which focused on the forms of discrimination, bullying and harassment musical life in the UK. in the sector and how they can be resolved Born in London in 1971, Adès works regularly with by 2030. For more information about the the world’s leading orchestras, opera companies ISM’s Dignity at Work campaign, please visit and festivals. His compositions include three operas ism.org/dignityatwork.

– Powder her Face (1995, Cheltenham Festival and Almeida Opera), The Tempest (2004, Royal Opera House) and The Exterminating Angel, (2016, Salzburg External affairs team 020 7313 9312 Festival). His orchestral work Asyla, premiered by the CBSO in 1997, was chosen by Simon Rattle to open his first season with the Berlin Philharmonic, which Are you up-to-date on Brexit? commissioned Tevot in 2007. As a conductor he is currently an Artistic Partner of the Boston Symphony Shortly before the UK left the EU on 31 January, Orchestra and his piano engagements include solo the ISM produced a free webinar (through the ISM recitals at Carnegie Hall, New York and a forthcoming Trust) providing a Brexit update for musicians. recital with baritone Simon Keenlyside at the Vienna Dr Naomi Bath, the ISM’s Senior Research and State Opera.

Policy Officer, looked at what the latest political On adding the ISM Distinguished Musician title to his long list of awards, Adès said: ‘I feel truly touched to be honoured in this way. It means all the more to me to be singled out by a community of fellow professional, practising musicians, who actually make music.’

Dr Jeremy Huw Williams, ISM President, presented the award at a private ceremony at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. ‘I have known Tom since our Cambridge days, and singing the role of Sebastian in his opera The Tempest in 2004 was a highlight in my career,’ he said. ‘His talent as a composer is unique, he is an excellent conductor and also a virtuoso pianist and sensitive accompanist. As such he was my absolute first choice for the ISM Distinguished Musican Award.’

developments might mean for musicians who work in the EU. She provided an overview of potential changes to visas, transporting instruments, CITES, insurances, and copyright, and made recommendations for what musicians could do to prepare during the transition period.

Find out more at ism.org/webinars.

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The ISM podcast series The ISM podcast series explores a range of themes and issues professional musicians face in the world today with different guest speakers from across the music sector.

Listen to our exclusive interviews with The Empowered Musician speakers and performers, before and during the event, about their careers and advice for musicians. bit.ly/TEMpodcast

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Help your students to cope with performance anxiety Newly redesigned as a handy A5 book, Performance anxiety – a practical guide for music teachers will provide you with easy to use, practical strategies to help your students gain self-confidence and prepare effectively for upcoming performances – from their first performance to their one hundred and first. Available as a printed book for £10 (£8 for ISM members) or an e-book and PDF for £5 (£4 for ISM members)

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ISM Members’ Day 2020

Above: Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff

Book your tickets now to secure your place It’s only a few weeks before ISM Members’ Day comes to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff on Saturday 25 April. Catch up with friends and colleagues and enjoy world class musical performances for just £15.

This year’s event will feature leading musicians and industry figures, including renowned composer Paul Mealor, Alis Huws (the sixth and current Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales), Universal Music Group’s Mark Wilkinson and more.

As an ISM member, you are also invited to attend our annual AGM and Open Forum, an opportunity to hear more about the ISM’s work as well as a way for you to feed back your thoughts and ideas directly to the ISM team.

You can find out more, including full biographies of our musical guests in Welsh and English, at ism.org/members-day Tickets are just £15 for ISM members and sales will close on Saturday 18 April.

Go ism.org/members-day or ring 020 7221 3499 (Mon-Fri, 9.30 - 5.30) to book your ticket now.

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Programme* Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Saturday 25 April

Right: ISM Members’ Day 2019 Photo: Kris Brown

09.30 – Registration in RWCMD foyer; coffee and tea in foyer 10.00 10.00

Ceremonial Fanfare for two trumpets (two RWCMD students) – foyer gallery (William Mathias, ISM President 1989-90)

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Welcome from Dr Jeremy Huw Williams

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Mark Wilkinson interview with Welsh composer Paul Mealor, including a discussion on writing for royal occasions (notably ‘Ubi Caritas’ for the marriage of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton) and the Military Wives Choir (‘Wherever You Are’).

Performance of Paul Mealor’s work by the Cardiff choir, CF1: 1) ‘Ubi Caritas’ 2) ‘Agnus Dei’, from his Requiem in Welsh 3) ‘Wherever you are’

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Tea & Coffee break / Registration for AGM

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AGM and Open Forum

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Lunch in the foyer

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Performance from Alis Huws, Royal Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales

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Master class with Dr Jeremy Huw Williams and RWCMD students

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Break for refreshments

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Closing words and hand over of the Presidential medal

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Performance from RWCMD Jazz Quartet

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Drinks reception in the foyer

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Right: Mark Wilkinson Photo: Benjamin Ealovega

Right: ISM Members’ Day 2019 Photo: Kris Brown

Right: Paul Mealor Photo: Jillian Bain Christie

(* Programme subject to change)

Right: Alis Huws Photo: Catrin Arwel

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Legal and business EU Copyright Directive In January 2020 the UK government announced that it has no plans to implement the EU Copyright Directive.

This important piece of legislation was the result of a lengthy campaign to redress the imbalance of power between the creative industries and technology companies such as YouTube that use User-Generated-Content (UGC).

Above: Sarah Osborn, ISM Head of Services and Operations

Although the UK made a number of reforms to copyright in 2014, the EU Copyright Directive was significant because it sought to close a loophole around digital platforms’ use of ‘safe harbour’.

These are the provisions introduced in the 1990s to protect companies such as internet service providers (ISPs) and server hosting companies in the event of customers employing their networks illegally to use or distribute copyright material. It was accepted that although ISPs’ networks could facilitate copyright infringement, they could not be held directly responsible for their customers’ actions.

In return for immunity from prosecution ISPs had to offer rightsholders a takedown system for removing infringing material.

With the advent of UGC, digital platforms like YouTube grew in popularity and began to rely on safe harbour provisions, arguing that they, too, could not monitor or be held responsible for what users uploaded. This created an imbalance of power, as by relying on safe harbour, music can appear on UGC platforms whether or not the rightsholder agrees, thereby creating an optout service . This eliminates the ability of rightsholders to litigate, forcing them to choose between accepting the licence terms on offer or rejecting them and instead dedicating time and resource to issuing takedown notices.

This put UGC platforms at odds not only with the music industry but also with other digital services. Streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music operate on an opt-in basis, meaning that they only make music available once it is correctly licensed. This makes it possible for rightsholders to enter into a commercial negotiation to secure the best deal possible. This imbalance in operating models and associated licensing deals is known as ‘the value gap’.

Article 17 of the EU Copyright Directive (confusingly, Article 13 in the first iteration of the legislation) seeks to level the playing field by limiting the scope of safe harbour for digital platforms. If this had been implemented by the UK government, it would have reduced the value gap by enabling better commercial terms to be secured, leading to more money flowing from UGC to performers, composers and songwriters.

Although much of the public debate centred on safe harbour, the Directive also contains a number of other important reforms that are relevant to ISM members, many of which the ISM has been requesting as part of our support for the Fair Terms for Creators campaign.

These include provisions to ensure contracts are obliged to offer appropriate and proportionate remuneration; that there is a greater level of transparency, particularly around royalties from digital platforms; that contracts allow creators to renegotiate royalty rates if the original rates agreed turn out to be disproportionately low; and that it is easier for creators to have their rights returned to them if there is insufficient promotional activity by the record label or publisher.

Although the timing of the UK’s departure from the EU has meant that the government is not obliged to implement the EU Copyright Directive, its decision not to do so is incredibly disappointing. The ISM is engaged with policy makers on the issue and we will continue making strong representations as to the importance of implementing both safe harbour reform and fair terms for creators. We will continue to update members on this important issue through Music Journal.

If you have any queries about copyright law, please contact legal@ism.org for assistance.

Sarah Osborn, ISM Head of Services and Operations

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Professional development

Below: Yogesh Dattani teaching Indian Takeaway: Raˉg and Taˉl Basics’ Photo: LensGo Visual Media

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Webinars

Launching in March at Music and Drama Education Expo 2020, Indian Takeaway is a practical and innovative online Indian classical music resource that you can simply take away and teach your pupils.

Composing with Dorico

In Indian Takeaway: Rāg and Tāl Basics, you’ll discover how to explore the basics of the melodic (rāg) and rhythmic (tāl) structures of North Indian classical music. In this multimedia online resource, you will be supported by text, a graphic score and staff notation alongside 12 videos of a live workshop. The session is brought to you by the ISM Trust and Yogesh Dattani, Head of Ealing Music Hub, an expert on the teaching and learning of Indian music.

Tuesday 10 March, 1-2pm Join Steinberg product manager Daniel Spreadbury for a tour through the latest exciting new features in Steinberg’s music notation software, Dorico, including the new, free-to-use version, Dorico SE. Get valuable tips for speeding up your workflow in this free webinar.

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Setting your tuition fees: 2020 Friday 27 March, 1-2pm Our annual teachers’ fee survey is the largest of its kind and gathers information from music teachers around the UK. This year, for the first time ever, the survey also covered fees for examiners, holiday pay and asked about number of pupils taught. We will guide you through the results in this free webinar.

The webinar will also cover price changes based on regional variations and different areas of teaching work.

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Breaking the moulds To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, Clare Stevens spotlights the work of award-winning female composers Hildur Guðnadóttir, Anna Meredith and Shiva Feshareki, who are smashing the boundaries between genres to build unique careers

Above: Clare Stevens Photo: Alex Ramsay

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‘Moonmoons are the moons of moons, and this idea of intergalactic worlds within worlds and of doubling and playing with scale, of zooming in and out is explored right through the piece, down to the cascading climactic slowing down textures which are actually constructed using the rest of the electronics compressed into two second gestures,’ explains Meredith. The focus of the track is a cello solo by Maddie Cutter, interlaced with

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Meredith too was classically trained. She KDV EHHQ &RPSRVHU LQ 5HVLGHQFH ZLWK WKH %%& 6FRWWLVK 6\PSKRQ\ 2UFKHVWUD DQG WKH 536 356 &RPSRVHU LQ WKH +RXVH ZLWK 6LQIRQLD 9L9$ DQG The Scottish composer Anna Meredith has her CV includes many prestigious commissions H[SORLWHG WKH SRVVLELOLWLHV RÍ¿HUHG E\ $XJPHQWHG for the concert hall, including Five Telegrams, a 5HDOLW\ $5 DQG 6SDWLDO $XGLR ZLWK ¶PRRQPRRQV· YLVXDOV RUFKHVWUD SLHFH ZLWK 3URGXFWLRQV a track from her latest album, FIBS. In collaboration commemorating the centenary of the end of World with designer Arthur Carabott, she has created War One, co-commissioned by the BBC Proms, an app version of the piece which embellishes the (GLQEXUJK ,QWHUQDWLRQDO )HVWLYDO DQG 1RZ listenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonic experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you download the and performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, moonmoons app to your phone, open it up, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WKH 3URPV <RXWK (QVHPEOH DQG WKH 1DWLRQDO <RXWK each of six virtual speakers around your room, plug Choir of Great Britain both inside and outside the in your headphones, press â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and walk around 5R\DO $OEHUW +DOO DW WKH )LUVW 1LJKW RI WKH 3URPV WR KHDU GLÍ¿HUHQW OD\HUV RI WKH SLHFH PRUH FOHDUO\ WKH and outside the Usher Hall at the opening night of closer you are to each â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;speakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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then she has written for numerous orchestras including the BBC Concert Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, London Philharmonic, Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and Orchestre Nationale de Lyon. With works such as GABA-analogue, Dialogue for Live Turntable Manipulation and Orchestra, and Mediation on a Spiral Staircase for Turntables and 6SDWLDOLVHG %UDVV (QVHPEOH VKH GHVFULEHV KHUVHOI DV engaging with sound as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sculpture in spaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a medium bending through timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Her solo turntable performances use sampled cuts from drum and bass, garage, gabber, deep minimalism and classical orchestral works, manipulated to create complex OLYH FRPSRVLWLRQV WKDW IXVH GLÍżHUHQW VRQLF SDOHWWHV

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Asked how she perceives the role of composer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is the term even recognisable or relevant to what she and others of her generation are doing? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feshareki acknowledges that she is at a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fringe ageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; generationally in the sense that she remembers OLIH ZLWKRXW WKH LQWHUQHW Âś7KLV RI FRXUVH DÍżHFWV P\ perceptions, but nothing is ever black and white.

More than ever we need music to expand our thinking and open our minds to experiencing new things, to inspire us to broaden our perspectives and encourage our own individual opinions for freedom of mind and harmony with others.

and orchestral arrangements for Laura Marling, The Stranglers, the David Bowie Prom and Sigur â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;For me, the role of composing and artistic 5RV DQ LQVWDOODWLRQ IRU WKH OLIWV LQ EHWZHHQ 0 6 DQG creation is to expand my own creative perspective Selfridges for Manchester International Festival, on a constant, progressive level, so that every remixes, and an installation for custom whirly SLHFH DQG SURMHFW LV DQ H[SDQVLRQ RI WKLQNLQJ tubes and UV lights for the Barbican Centre. or a new perspective on what has come before,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Six short pieces by Anna Meredith make up Feshareki continues. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In turn, it has allowed me Tripotage Miniatures, performed by the Aurora WR EH ZHOFRPHG LQWR VR PDQ\ GLÍżHUHQW DUWLVWLF Orchestra and released this spring on the NMC scenes and cultures all over the world, having a label (NMCD239) together with works by Colin constantly shape-shifting existence. This helps me Matthews and Alexander Goehr on a disc of FRQWLQXDOO\ H[SDQG P\ SHUVSHFWLYHV DQG RÍżHU QHZ new British chamber music. Supported by the perspectives to others. I get moving messages from 5DGFOLÍżH 7UXVW WKH SHUIRUPDQFH ZDV UHFRUGHG DOO NLQGV RI SHRSOH IURP D GHDI SHUVRQ VD\LQJ WKH live at Wigmore Hall, London. Meredithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frequencies I created in my Proms performance in favourite translation of the French term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tripotage 2018 were emotional to feel, to a professional chef PLQLDWXUHV¡ LV ÂśMLJJHU\ SRNHU\¡ DQG VKH VD\V KHU telling me that listening to my music inspired the pieces are about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;messing about with thingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: way he cooks! It makes what I do worthwhile and sounds change and stutter and tonal colours drain meaningful to me, and in turn the cycle of positive DQG EHFRPH PXUN\ LQVWUXPHQWV LQWHUUXSW DQG inspiration grows.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sound like they are trying to trip one another up.

Composer and turntablist Shiva Feshareki is another musician who seems to see no boundaries EHWZHHQ GLÍżHUHQW JHQUHV RI PXVLF Âś&UHDWLQJ PXVLF and experimentalism has been in my life since early childhood,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she says. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;As far as I can remember I have been composing all my life, even before I had a perception of what creating music was. I was always obsessed with listening to everyday sounds, observing them and creating my own music in response.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

hildurness.com annameredith.com shivafeshareki.co.uk internationalwomensday.com The BBC Young Composer competition 2020 is now inviting entries; the closing date is in May and full details can be found at bbc.co.uk/proms

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ISM Annual Review Deborah Annetts outlines the ISMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities for the year ended 31 August 2019

The Incorporated Society of Musicians (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ISMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) is the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional body for musicians, established in 1882 to promote the art of music and to protect and support the interests of musicians and the music profession. This founding vision still serves the Society well.

associations. The All-Party Parliamentary Group IRU 0XVLF (GXFDWLRQ ZKLFK LV VXSSRUWHG E\ WKH ISM continued to inform MPs and peers about PXVLF HGXFDWLRQ GXULQJ ZLWK VXFFHVVIXO quarterly meetings featuring speakers including DPRQJ RWKHUV WKH 5XVVHOO *URXS WKH '&06 6HOHFW Committee and ASCL. It also produced the State of The ISM continues to grow and develop in the Nation report, a ground-breaking publication DOO DUHDV DQG RYHU WKH FRXUVH RI WKH SDVW Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO MRLQWO\ DXWKRUHG E\ 'U $OLVRQ 'DXEQH\ 8QLYHUVLW\ year organisational change has continued on all of Sussex), Gary Spruce (Visiting Lecturer in Music fronts. The Incorporated Society of Musicians (GXFDWLRQ %LUPLQJKDP &LW\ 8QLYHUVLW\ DQG WKH Trust (ISM Trust, a charitable company limited by ,60¡V &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 'HERUDK $QQHWWV 6LQFH LWV guarantee), of which the ISM is the sole member, publication, the report has been referred to many the Incorporated Society of Musicians Members times in debates in the House of Lords and House Fund (Benevolent Fund of the ISM, a charitable trust) and the ISM continue to work closely together of Commons, and in the report from the Culture Select Committee Changing Lives: the social impact of and operate under the name â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the ISM Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. participation in culture and sport. The report has also Partnership across all parts of the ISM Group has been cited in evidence in consultation responses by EHHQ D NH\ IRFXV RI DV ZH H[WHQG DQG develop our range of services and resources both to third parties, referenced in speeches and featured as ISM members and the wider music sector to protect the headline topic at education events. and support the interests of the music profession.

Key achievements for the year were as follows:

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7KH ,60 ZRUNHG WR LQĂ XHQFH WZR FRUH SROLF\ DUHDV over the course of the year: the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure from WKH (XURSHDQ 8QLRQ (8 DQG WKH LPSOLFDWLRQV IRU the music profession, together with the continuing challenges to music education across the UK. The ISM engaged with a greater number of government Ă&#x20AC;JXUHV WKDQ HYHU EHIRUH 03V DQG SHHUV IURP DFURVV WKH PDMRU SDUWLHV FLYLO VHUYDQWV DQG JRYHUQPHQW PLQLVWHUV DW WKH 'HSDUWPHQW IRU ([LWLQJ WKH â&#x20AC;˘ (XURSHDQ 8QLRQ '([(8 WKH 'HSDUWPHQW IRU %XVLQHVV (QHUJ\ DQG ,QGXVWULDO 6WUDWHJ\ %(,6

the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for (GXFDWLRQ 'I( 7KH ,60 DOVR PHW D EURDG UDQJH RI VWDNHKROGHUV LQFOXGLQJ $UWV &RXQFLO (QJODQG WKH %%& 356 IRU 0XVLF 33/ 0DNLQJ 0XVLF Ofsted, music conservatoires and colleges, music education hubs, schools, unions and professional

The UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s departure from the EU In October 2018, the ISM launched a new phase of Brexit work under the campaign Save Music ZKLFK LQFOXGHG WKH ,60¡V Ă&#x20AC;UVW campaign video. A fourth Brexit report was published in May 2019 describing the impact of Brexit on musicians, and achieved a great deal of press coverage and was referenced in Parliament several times. This report has been used to engage with government at a high level, LQFOXGLQJ DW D PLQLVWHULDO OHYHO DQG ZLWK '([(8 %(,6 DQG '&06 Education The ISM continued to lobby extensively in support of music education both in the classroom and across music education hubs and beyond. In addition to the publication of WKH $33* IRU 0XVLF (GXFDWLRQ UHSRUW The State of the Nation, the ISM lobbied to secure funding for music education hubs of approximately Â&#x2026; P IRU 0HPEHUV RI WKH ,60 VWDÍż

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team have given many speeches and talks in support of music education which included WKH )HVWLYDO RI (GXFDWLRQ DQG WKH :HVWPLQVWHU (GXFDWLRQ )RUXP $WWHQGDQFH DW WKH $33* IRU 0XVLF (GXFDWLRQ KDV JURZQ VLJQLÃ&#x20AC;FDQWO\ ² IURP approximately 30 to 80+ parliamentarians, music education hubs and key stakeholders. â&#x20AC;¢

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Other external engagements 7KH ,60 VSRNH DW D ZLGH UDQJH RI KLJK SURÃ&#x20AC;OH events and conferences during the course of the year, focusing on our key concerns: the 8.·V H[LW IURP WKH (8 DQG WKH LPSOLFDWLRQV IRU music, music education and dignity at work. ,60 VWDÍ¿ ZHUH LQYLWHG WR VSHDN DW D QXPEHU RI universities, conservatoires and other events throughout the year. Topics included the work of the ISM, legal matters and wider issues DÍ¿HFWLQJ PXVLFLDQV DQG WKH PXVLF LQGXVWU\ 7KH ,60·V &KLHI ([HFXWLYH ZDV PXFK LQ GHPDQG DV D keynote speaker at a wide variety of conferences and events.

Deliver gold standard services to ISM members 7KH ,60 FRQWLQXHG WR RÍ¿HU D IXOO UDQJH RI VXSSRUW and services to its members over the course of the year. These services included legal support and representation, professional insurances, a wide range of resources linked to key issues facing musicians, opportunities for networking and promotion and a variety of events.

Our unparalleled legal services to musicians were delivered via our in-house legal team of H[SHUWV DQ H[WHUQDO PHGLD ODZ VROLFLWRU WKH hour legal helpline, and via our legal expenses insurance. Heavy demand for the legal advice and support we give to musicians continued. During WKH Ã&#x20AC;QDQFLDO \HDU RXU LQ KRXVH OHJDO WHDP RSHQHG 969 new cases and enquiries in addition to cases carried forward. They covered the full range of issues facing working musicians of all kinds â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

performers, composers and educators. Many were complex matters involving the status of music teachers. One such case involved a landmark ruling in the Court of Appeal in respect of holiday pay. The case has been backed by the ISMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal insurance providers and has so far lasted 6 years. Our legal team recovered almost £370,000 for members in unpaid fees and compensation during the course of the year.

2XU KRXU H[WHUQDO OHJDO DQG WD[ KHOSOLQH SURYLGHG E\ /DZ ([SUHVV KDQGOHG HQTXLULHV ² an increase on the previous year of 726 enquiries. $ PDMRU QHZ VHULHV RI UHVRXUFHV ZHUH ODXQFKHG in February 2019 aimed at highlighting the skills and knowledge musicians need in key areas to KHOS WKHP VXFFHHG LQ WKHLU FDUHHUV 7KH Ã&#x20AC;UVW IRXU chapters of our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How Toâ&#x20AC;¦.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guides covered Working with an artist manager Connecting with a digital audience Making a DIY release marketing plan and Playing at a festival. Our suite of template contracts was also updated and expanded to ensure they mirror current practice.

In May 2019 the ISM launched its Brexit (VVHQWLDOV .LW D SDFNDJH RI VHUYLFHV DQG GLVFRXQWV to help members navigate Brexit, including free visa advice, discounted travel insurance and travel and accommodation discounts.

New discounts for ISM members were secured over the year, increasing the range of discounts on professional and consumer services and products.

The popularity of the ISM Music Directory continued with an average of 620 members of the SXEOLF YLHZLQJ SURÃ&#x20AC;OHV HDFK PRQWK 7KLV PHPEHU EHQHÃ&#x20AC;W FRQWLQXHV WR EH D XVHIXO WRRO IRU PHPEHUV to promote themselves to members of the public ORRNLQJ WR KLUH PXVLFLDQV DQG Ã&#x20AC;QG PXVLF WHDFKHUV The ISM achieved milestones on social media: 16,000 followers on Twitter, 1,000 followers on Instagram, 7,000 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;likesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Facebook. Our following on LinkedIn almost doubled and now sits at DOPRVW :H FRQWLQXHG WKH ,60 SRGFDVW featuring interviews with the Music Managers )RUXP 00) 9DQHVVD 5HHG 356 )RXQGDWLRQ

and Isata Kanneh-Mason and covered topics such as the impact of Brexit on musicians, International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and World Mental Health Day. The ISM continued to improve the user experience on our website which attracted 20% PRUH PHPEHUV WR WKH PHPEHUV· DUHD LQ compared to the previous year.

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Total expenditure before taxation grew by 3.2% RYHU WKH SUHYLRXV \HDU WR Â&#x2026; ([SHQGLWXUH The ISM held its Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day on 16 April 2019 increased in a few areas, namely marketing and DW WKH 5R\DO %LUPLQJKDP &RQVHUYDWRLUH 7KH GD\ H[WHUQDO DÍżDLUV GXH WR RXU KLJKO\ VXFFHVVIXO was planned using the same structure which has FDPSDLJQ ZRUN 6WDÍż FRVWV DOVR LQFUHDVHG EHFDXVH proved so successful in previous years. Over 100 we recruited an additional permanent member people attended the day which showcased high RI VWDÍż GXULQJ WKH SHULRG 7KH ,60 UHGXFHG LWV SURĂ&#x20AC;OH PXVLFLDQV IURP DFURVV WKH SURIHVVLRQ 7KHUH donation to the ISM Trust from ÂŁ110,000 to ÂŁ80,000. was featured a presentation on music education 7D[DWLRQ IRU WKH SHULRG ZDV Â&#x2026; LQ OLQH ZLWK WKH

by Dr Alison Daubney and Professor Martin previous year. This yielded a surplus after taxation Fautley, composer Param Vir in conversation with RI Â&#x2026; ZKLFK EURXJKW RXU UHVHUYHV WR Â&#x2026; P DW presenter Katy Hamilton and an open rehearsal the year end of the reporting period. of his music with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Performances were given by Lauren Governance Zhang, BBC Young Musician of the Year 2018 and 7KHUH ZHUH WKUHH YDFDQFLHV IRU (OHFWHG &RXQFLO the Xhosa Cole Quartet, winner of the BBC Young Jazz Musician 2018. Following the AGM and Open 0HPEHUV (DVW 1RUWK DQG 6RXWK 1RPLQDWLRQV were received from Dr. Marius Carboni (for the Forum, Dr Jeremy Huw Williams took over as 6RXWK %HWK )DJJ IRU WKH (DVW DQG 3DXOLQH 3UHVLGHQW IRU Black (for Scotland & Northern Ireland). All were John Wilson was awarded the Distinguished 0XVLFLDQ $ZDUG RQ 0DUFK DW WKH 5R\DO elected unopposed. There were four vacancies for Appointed Council Members. Three members Academy of Music in London. came forward and were reappointed to Council: Across the country ISM members volunteer Dr Michelle Castelletti, Trevor Ford and Professor their time to run the ISM Local Group network.

Stephen Goss. Susan Sturrock was appointed to 'XULQJ WKH \HDU D WRWDO RI HYHQWV ZHUH WKH XQĂ&#x20AC;OOHG YDFDQF\ &RXQFLO ZRXOG OLNH WR WKDQN held by 12 ISM Local Groups. These events were a Beverley Downes for her contribution over the PL[ RI VRFLDO HYHQWV DQG RÍżHUHG RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU SDVW VL[ \HDUV DV WKH (OHFWHG 0HPEHU IRU WKH (DVW members to hold concerts as well as share learning Council would also like to express its grateful and best practice. thanks for the leadership and hard work of the outgoing President Professor David Saint, and that Ensure the ďŹ nances and internal of outgoing Past President Susan Sturrock whose structures are strong to secure the presidential term concluded at the AGM on 16 April 2019. future of the ISM

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ISM membership continued on a path of JURZWK GXULQJ DQG E\ $XJXVW PHPEHUVKLS KDG ULVHQ WR RYHU PHPEHUV During the reporting period, total income JUHZ E\ RYHU WKH SUHYLRXV \HDU WR Â&#x2026; :LWKLQ WKLV RYHUDOO Ă&#x20AC;JXUH PHPEHUVKLS LQFRPH LPSURYHG E\ 7KLV ZDV DFFRXQWHG IRU E\ D JURZWK RI LQ PHPEHUV DQG D VPDOO LQFUHDVH LQ subscription rates. In the area of non-subscription LQFRPH UR\DOWLHV IURP WKH (GXFDWLRQDO 5HFRUGLQJ $JHQF\ ZHUH LQ OLQH ZLWK WKH SULRU \HDU KRZHYHU income from cable royalties fell slightly by 1.7%. ,QYHVWPHQW LQFRPH IRU WKH SHULRG JUHZ E\ largely due to an overall increase in the market value of our listed shares and despite the ISM disposing of a large part of its investments portfolio.

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continue to show a high level of commitment in supporting the ISM’s activities. The ISM remains robust in all areas and is looking forward to the IXWXUH DV LW FRQWLQXHV WR JURZ DQG ÁRXULVK &RXQFLO thanks everyone who has helped to further the ZRUN RI WKH ,60 DQG RͿHUV LWV JUDWLWXGH WR DOO retiring members of Council and volunteers for their services.

Conclusion

The work of the ISM Group and the ISM is greatly facilitated by many of its members, who give their time voluntarily to support Council, Special Interest and Local Groups, which provide such a great opportunity for members to meet, exchange knowledge and engage in professional development. Council would like to thank the ISM VWDͿ WHDP DQG WKH ,60·V PDQ\ YROXQWHHUV LQFOXGLQJ Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive, ISM our Ambassadors working across the UK who

Summarised income and expenditure account

2018–19

Total income

2017-18

1,781,924 Subscription fees Other income

1,249,244 532,680

Membership services Governance and administration Property and equipment Staff Marketing and external relations Professional costs Bad debts Irrecoverable VAT Charitable donations

291,275 46,825 137,333 856,149 202,257 28,830

Total Expenditure

1,743,121 1,208,587 534,534

1,665,287

1,613,505 245,965 64,159 143,667 825,373 174,919 24,631 400 24,341 110,050

22,568 80,050

Surplus before Taxation

116,637

129,616

Taxation

28,265

28,780

Surplus for the year

88,372

100,836

Summarised balance sheet Fixed assets Current assets Liabilities and Provisions ISM net reserves

2018–19

2017–18

4,440,868

5,088,364

226,911

209,571

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-1,101,152

4,285,155

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Annual General Meeting This page gives formal notice of the arrangements for the Annual General Meeting which will take place at the ISM Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day on 25 April 2020 in the Dora Stoutzker Hall at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff Notice is hereby given that the Annual 3. To receive and approve the Accounts 7R QRWH WKH HOHFWLRQ RI WKH (OHFWHG General Meeting (the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) of the of the Company for the year ended Members of the Council and the Incorporated Society of Musicians (the 31 August 2019, and to receive the appointment of the Appointed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) will be held at the Dora Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report (to be proposed as an Members of the Council.

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By order of Council 1. To approve the minutes of the Annual 7R UH DSSRLQW /LQGH\HU )UDQFLV Dr Jeremy Huw Williams, President 2019-20 *HQHUDO 0HHWLQJ KHOG DW WKH 5R\DO Ferguson Limited, Chartered ,QFRUSRUDWHG 6RFLHW\ RI 0XVLFLDQV ² ,QYHUQHVV Birmingham Conservatoire on 16 Accountants, as Auditors for the ISM April 2019 at 12pm as printed in Music DQG WR DXWKRULVH WKH &RXQFLO WR Ă&#x20AC;[ WKHLU Mews, London, W2 3JQ 1 March 2020 -RXUQDO -XO\ $XJXVW WR EH remuneration (to be proposed as an SURSRVHG DV DQ 2UGLQDU\ 5HVROXWLRQ

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This form is to be used in respect of the resolutions mentioned overleaf as follows:

2. Appointment of a proxy does not preclude you from attending the meeting and voting in person. If you have appointed a proxy and attend the meeting in person, your proxy appointment will automatically be terminated.

3. A proxy does not need to be a member of the Society but must attend the meeting to represent you. To appoint as your proxy a person other than the Chairman of the meeting (the President), insert their full name. If you sign and return this proxy form with no name detailed, the Chairman of the meeting will be deemed to be your proxy. Where you appoint as your proxy someone other than the Chairman, you are responsible for ensuring that they attend the meeting and are aware of your voting intentions.

4. To direct your proxy how to vote on the resolutions strike out whichever does not apply.

If no voting indication is given, your proxy will vote or abstain from voting at his or her discretion. Your proxy will vote (or abstain from voting) as he or she thinks ďŹ t in relation to any other matter which is put before the meeting.

5. To appoint a proxy using this form, the form must be: â&#x20AC;˘ Completed and signed; â&#x20AC;˘ Sent or delivered to the Society at 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 Inverness Mews, London, W2 3JQ; and â&#x20AC;˘ Received by the Society no later than 12pm on 22 April 2020.

Resolution 1 (Agenda Item 1)

FOR/AGAINST*

6. Any power of attorney or any other authority under which this proxy form is signed (or a duly certiďŹ ed copy of such power or authority) must be included with the proxy form or a revocation of such form (see below).

Resolution 2 (Agenda Item 2)

FOR/AGAINST*

7. If you submit more than one valid proxy appointment, the appointment received last before the latest time for the receipt of proxies will take precedence.

Resolution 3 (Agenda Item 3)

FOR/AGAINST*

Resolution 4 (Agenda Item 4)

FOR/AGAINST*

8. To change your proxy instructions simply submit a new proxy appointment using the method set out above. Note that the cut-off time for receipt of proxy appointments (see above) also apply to amended instructions; any amended proxy appointment received after the relevant cut-off time will be disregarded.

* strike out whichever does not apply

Unless otherwise instructed the proxy may vote as he or she thinks ďŹ t or abstain from voting.

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1. As a member of the Society you are entitled to appoint a proxy to exercise all or any of your rights to attend, speak and vote at a general meeting of the Society. You can only appoint a proxy using the procedures set out in these notes.

Dated

9. Where you have appointed a proxy using the hard copy proxy form and would like to change the instructions using another hard copy proxy form, please contact the Society.

10. In order to revoke a proxy instruction you will need to inform the Society by sending a signed hard copy notice clearly stating your intention to revoke your proxy appointment to 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 Inverness Mews, London, W2 3JQ. Note the cut-off time for receipt of proxy appointments (see above) also apply to revocations. If you attempt to revoke your proxy appointment but the revocation is received after the time speciďŹ ed then, unless you attend the meeting, your proxy appointment will remain valid.

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ISM Trust Annual Review Deborah Annetts summarises the ISM Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities for the year ended 31 August 2019

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ISM Members Fund Annual Review Deborah Annetts summarises the ISM Members Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities for the year ended 31 August 2019

The ISM Members Fund is the working name of the Benevolent Fund of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, registered charity no. 206801.

The Fund commenced a review of its activities in March 2017. This resulted in the addition of the objects of the advancement of health and prevention of poverty to the object of the relief of poverty amongst ISM members and the dependants of deceased members being approved by the Charity Commission in December 2017.

A new strategy which places greater emphasis on resources and services together with a focus on prevention in the areas of physical, mental and Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO KHDOWK ZDV DSSURYHG E\ WKH 7UXVWHH LQ June 2018. Over the year the Fund consulted with the Trustee and ISM members and determined that the most prevalent issues faced are around mental health, hearing and musculoskeletal injuries.

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It spent ÂŁ58,346 (2018: ÂŁ58,545) on grants to individuals. In total, 30 individuals (2018: 31) received assistance. In addition, there were times when applicants to the Fund were signposted to other sources of help, such as medical support, debt DGYLFH ZHOIDUH EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV DQG RWKHU FKDULWLHV The Fund continued to provide an outsourced KRXU SHUVRQDO DGYLFH DQG VXSSRUW WHOHSKRQH helpline available to all ISM members and their dependants. The number of people accessing the service increased by 185% compared to the previous year. This includes 50 people who UHFHLYHG FRXQVHOOLQJ VHVVLRQV HLWKHU IDFH WR IDFH or by telephone since the introduction of this additional service in July 2019. The Trustee wishes to thank everyone who has helped to further the work of the Fund, especially members of the Fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working party.

Donations and Bequests The Trustee acknowledges with thanks a bequest to WKH )XQG IURP WKH HVWDWH RI WKH ODWH 0LOHLQ &RVPDQ Keller. Total donations and legacies received during the year were ÂŁ7,335 (2018: ÂŁ544). The Trustee is most grateful to all the individuals who made donations or organised fundraising initiatives.

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Summarised statement of financial activities

2018–19

Unrestricted income

157,918 Quoted investments Interest received Legacies Donations

150,249 334 5,000 2,335

152,532 151,940 48 544

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3,848,361

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189,205

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NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS We welcome your brief news (max. 150 words) and high res images. Please email mj@ism.org.

The next deadline for copy is 1 April for the May/June issue.

Right: Artur Cimirro

Robert Ponsonby CBE Robert Ponsonby CBE, who was an Honorary ISM Member for 25 years, has died aged 92. As reported in the Guardian, Robert was a highly influential figure in music administration. He started his tenure in the music sector, joining Glyndebourne as an assistant in 1951. He then directed the Edinburgh Festival from 1955 to 1960 and the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts (now the BBC Proms) from 1974 to 1986, during which period he also served as the controller of BBC Radio 3. He also served as the general administrator of the Scottish National Orchestra (1964-72). After the BBC, he served as artistic director of the Canterbury Festival (1987-88) and in later years he served a number of musical institutions including the Musicians Benevolent Fund, the Young Concert Artists Trust, the Michael Tippett Musical Foundation and the Purcell school.

A full tribute to Robert can be found at theguardian.com/culture/2019/ nov/20/robert-ponsonby-obituary.

Master Music Festival The Master Music Festival, developed last year by ISM member Benjamin Williams, returns to Watford’s Clarendon Muse in March. Headlining the festival is legendary Brazilian concert pianist Artur Cimirro, who will be making his long-awaited UK debut with a recital on March 28th at 7pm. Alongside much-loved classics, Artur will showcase his own compositions and arrangements. The festival is bringing back the hugely successful educational Children’s Concert, this year featuring flautist Daniela Mars, who will introduce young audiences to the world of

classical music with a range of flutes.

Chart-topping Steinway Artist Ji Liu will return to adjudicate the festival’s piano competitions. The competitions cater for all ages and levels of ability, providing local talent with a superb platform to showcase their achievements. The winner of each age group in the advanced category wins the additional prize of an invitation to London’s Steinway Halls for a master class with a Steinway Artist.

A musical life journey with John Bunyan The Evanghelic Choir and Orchestra together with Emanuel University Chamber Choir from Romania, conducted by Elisei Stefanescu, will perform A Romanian Pilgrim’s Progress Cantata by Emanuel Balaceanu at Bunyan Meeting in Bedford on 14 March and at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) on 16 March, as part of a UK tour.

The cantata brings to life one of the most significant works of English literature. Composed in 2003 for narrator, soloists, choir and orchestra and first performed at the Lutheran Church in Bucharest, it consists of a musical version of John Bunyan’s famous allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress, drawing on hymns and themes from the Romanian Evangelical Church repertory. In 2018 the cantata was orchestrally revised and some of the narrative sections were given an orchestral accompaniment.

The Pilgrim’s Progress Cantata will be performed in Romanian, while the narrative part will be in English. There will be subtitles and programmes in both languages.

Tickets: £10 Full Price; £8 Over 60s/ under 16s; £5 Students and RBC Staff via Eventbrite For more information see the Facebook page @PilgrimsProgressCantata

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Right: Anne Brontê Photo: Courtesy of Pamela Nash

Below: Ian Mitchell

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Double success for Ian Mitchell across the Pond

From Harvest to Advent and beyond!

A musical tribute to Anne Brontë

Clarinettist Ian Mitchell’s CD isn’t this a time has been awarded joint second place in the ‘solo artists’ category of The American Prize 2018/19. The disc is of American music for clarinet

by John Cage, Barney Childs, Tom Johnson, Eric Mandat, William O Smith and Christian Wolff. Throughout the disc Ian is variously required to narrate, play a variety of other instruments and play two clarinets simultaneously.

Dr Robert Howard’s latest choral composition was premiered by the Choir of Prescot Parish Church during a Sung Eucharist for Harvest in October 2019. ‘Glory, Love, and Praise, and Honour’ (a setting for SATB choir and organ or piano of a text by Charles Wesley) is an exuberant, celebratory, march-like hymn, with three verses and a coda.

Pamela Nash, supported by Arts Council England and the Ida Carroll Trust, directs a major initiative for 2020 to mark 200 years since the birth of Anne Brontë, culminating in a showcase concert at Manchester’s Cross Street Chapel on Saturday 28 March.

Ian is director of the chamber ensemble Gemini, and the group’s latest CD Homage, chamber music

by Philip Grange, Professor of Composition at the University of Manchester, has been selected as a winner by The Art Lounge, USA, in its ‘What a Performance!’ awards for the best classical and jazz CDs of 2019. Gemini has given over 30 performances of Grange’s compositions, working closely with him for almost 30 years, recording, performing and touring together.

This is the third Gemini disc of his music. Both previous recordings were Critic’s Choice in the annual Gramophone listings.

October also saw one of Rob’s sacred vocal works sung by an Oxbridge choir for the first time, when Jubilate Deo (SATB choir and organ/piano) was included in Choral Evensong at Selwyn College Chapel, conducted by Music Director Sarah MacDonald.

Earlier in autumn, Rob’s hymn ‘Bread of the World’ had its second performance at Prescot Parish Church during a concert celebrating Tim Hall’s 40th anniversary as Parish Organist. Among other vocal and instrumental items on the programme were three of Rob’s piano miniatures as well as his 2018 setting of ‘For Mary, Mother of Our Lord’.

Despite striking musical affinities in her writing, Anne Brontë has been largely overlooked by composers, but the event places the neglected third sister of the famous family firmly centre stage, with world premiere choral settings and new commemorative poetry.

Lucy Pankhurst, who was commissioned by the BBC to write ‘The Pankhurst Anthem’ celebrating the centenary of women’s suffrage, headlines the event with ‘A Fine and Subtle Spirit’, a setting of Anne Brontë’s poem ‘The Bluebell’ for children’s and adult voices. Another world first is a setting by Paul Vowles for children’s choir of Anne’s poem ‘Home’, and there are UK premieres by American composers Judith Herrington, Cristi Cary Miller and Dale Trumbore as well as John Joubert’s setting of six poems by Emily Brontë, sung by On top of these choral occasions and his Lesley-Jane Rogers. The junior choir regular conducting engagements with of Queens School, Chester is joined St Edwards’ College, South Liverpool

by Manchester Musicians’ Choir, and Orchestra and Phoenix Concert by poets Liliana Pasterska, Philip Orchestra, on Sunday 8 December Rob Watts and Edwin Stockdale and Brontë gave his concert-conducting debut scholar Nick Holland. with Liverpool Mozart Orchestra in For more information about Anne ‘A Seasonal Selection of Christmas Brontë 200: A Celebration in Words and Viennese Classics’ at Liverpool’s and Music visit: facebook.com/ Capstone Theatre. events/352206298785212 Further details of all Robert’s musical activities can be seen on his website: roberthowardmusic.co.uk

During Advent and Christmas, Prescot Parish Church Choir sang Rob’s carol ‘A Babe Is Born,’ on four separate Isn’t this a time and Homage are both occasions. It was heard at the Mayor of released on the Divine Art/Metier label.

Prescot’s Charity Christmas Concert on Thursday 12 December by an audience of nearly 500. The choir repeated the work at the church’s own Festival of Lessons & Carols on Sunday 22 December and at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Also on Christmas Eve, at the family-oriented Crib Service, the trebles of the choir sang Robert’s unison arrangement of the carol.

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Choral music by Hugh Benham

Could you be the new MD of Transformational Life Harrogate Male Voice Choir? Coaching

Convivium Records have recently released a new recording, entitled Hugh Benham: Sacred Choral Music (CR050). Works include an a cappella Mass; an Evening Service for unison upper voices and organ; and anthems and motets, including a new setting of ‘O sacrum convivium’, and (as published by H.T. FitzSimons, USA) ‘Divinum mysterium’ and ‘Love’s redeeming work’. In this recording ‘echoes of Howells, Vaughan Williams and other Early English composers are present, but all of the music is afresh with creativity and imaginative text setting. Everyone will find music here that they will love and appreciate. The Convivium Singers and Malcolm Archer are on top form and give a polished and engaging presentation…it’s clear that the performers loved this music too.’ (George Arthur Richford).

Harrogate Male Voice Choir is seeking a new Musical Director to succeed Patrick Lee in August 2020, writes its President Marilynne Davies. Is that person you? Patrick has taken the choir from being ordinary to highly regarded and has expanded its repertoire significantly across genres. The choir wants to continue to be challenged and to improve. Its target is to become the best Male Voice Choir in Yorkshire.

Can you rise to the challenge of taking a choir with over 50 members of varying abilities to meet its target?

This choir likes to have fun and to raise money for good causes through concerts. It also has an annual ‘sing out’ project with primary schools that it wishes to continue. The closing date for applications (CV and supporting letter) is 21st March. Find out more at harrogatemvc.org.uk or contact the Chairman at peterallenhouse@icloud.com

Sample the music at conviviumrecords.co.uk/product/ hugh-benham-sacred-choralmusic/ (CDs and digital downloads available).

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Having experienced the stresses and strain of being a full-time musician and teacher, Paul knows how challenging this can be. Through coaching you will explore ways of eliminating the obstacles to your success in a safe and supporting space.

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Our new members We offer a warm welcome to the following members who joined before 1 February.

Full members Birmingham Matthew Firkins MMusBCU Joseph Flynn BMusHonsLCM Gemma Hawksworth BMusHonsHuddersfield Alexandra Wynne BMusHonsBCU

Eastbourne & Hastings Jessica Brierley GradDip Emma De Giovanni DipABRSM

Guildford Hafizat Imam

Hereford & Worcester

Marcus Adams

Emma Dove BAHonsLCOM Suzanne Waters

Brighton

Kent

Shona Knight BAHonsDurham Oliver Roberts MABristol

Tony Harlow

Bournemouth

Bristol Fergal Harper BMusBristol Laura Heathcote BMusHonsRWCMD Clair Hiles MA PGCertTCM ALCM Caroline Wallis-Newport GRSM

Cambridge

Lancaster Keith Morgan

Lea Valley Alyson Brealey LTCL Dimitri Chrysostomou BMusBirm John David Fitzpatrick AGSM

Leicester James Colledge BABIMM

Sarah Blazeby Nee Hill PGDip BAHonsRNCM Gillian Humphrey BAHonsDurham Christopher Leedham MMusTVU BAOxon ATCL Phillip Mainwaring BAHonsLCM

Lincoln

Cheltenham

London – North

Anna Catherine Mitchell-Beamish BAHonsMusic MAMusTherapy Caroline Thompson

Charlotte O Bartley BMusGSMD MPerfGSMD MMusGSMD Ailsa Campbell BAHonsBristol Guy Forbat BALeeds Pierina Franca Jaroslav Fronek BAHonsICMP Jonathan Gee Marta Gourska MMus Elin Harries LRAM MMus GRSM Rosie Howarth MARWCMD Dilara Kaplanbasoglu BMusHonsUWL Bozhana Karadalieva MMusGSMD BMusGSMD

Croydon Tsz Hei Luk MPerfGSMD Deborah McGregor BMusHonsRCM Louisa Sparks MMusRAM

Devon & Cornwall Jessica J Allen BMusGoldsmiths Louisa Hygate BAHonsFalmouth Rebecca Harvey

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Liverpool Clara Rundell BMusManch Barry Webb PGCE MACantab

Riyad Nicolas MARCM Joplin Parnell Maria Pembery BMusHonsGSMD Wallis Power MPerfRCM Aleksandra Pykacz MMus Ellie Sperling BMusRoyalHolloway James Sperling MARAM Matthew Tighe BMusHonsTrinityLaban Christopher Ray LGSM William Wright BABristol Heather Tuach DMASBU

London – South East George Cook BAHonsDurham James Crook BMusHonsRAM David Horton MMusRCS Tom Lee BAHonsRAM MARAM Vicky Reed Elizabeth Rodger MACantab George Todica ArtDipRCM Richard Williams LLCM David Young BMusHonsManch

London – South West Peter Asprey MACantab Tom Chippendale BMusRoyalHolloway Tim Garrard BACantab Juana Marina Gómez Nagales BAHonsTrinityLaban Soojin Han PGDip Andrew Henley Tom Herring BAHonsOxon Richard Hills MAOxon Louise Angela Jarvis BAOxon DipABRSM

Anthony McLean BMusHonsBCU Emily Murphy BMus MMus Gabriella Noble BAOxford Charlotte-Anne Shipley MAOxon Laura Snowden Joshua Hugo Gustav Von Bohlen

London – West Rebecca Barham LTCL PGDipRAM Amy Dickson MMusRCM Stella Kyriakidou BMusRoyalHolloway Jonathan Radford DNSPM ArtDipRCM Alexa Walters

Manchester Simon Atkins Adam Bidgood BMusHonsRNCM Eleanor Boney MMusRNCM Pamela Dooley Pierre Flasse BMusManch

Oxford Julie Cooper BAHonsDurham Maxine Gardner Jack Patrick Harberd BAHonsYork Charles Johnson BMusHonsBCU Richard Moller MABCU

Portsmouth Debra Adamson-Brattland MMus GLCM FLCM LLCM Anna Brown BMusHonsTrinityLaban Victoria Clark Brady Lloyd BMusChichester

Reading Alexander Hall MARAM Giles Wade Rebecca Watt MPerfRCM

Scotland – Highlands & Islands Michael Jones John Alexander McCrae GRSM

Norfolk

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John Durrant MAEAnglia LLCM

Mhairi Shrimpton BMusEdinNapier Thomas Stearn MMusAberdeen

North of England Louise Reid ARAM FRCO MAOxon

North Yorkshire Catherine Griffiths GSMD GMusHonsRNCM

Northern Ireland Linley Hamilton PhDUlster Suzanne Manly BEd

Nottingham Helen Chambers BANott James Child BScSAE Emily Fox BAHonsNott

Scotland – South East Rebecca Di Rollo BAHonsEdinNap Michelle Sheridan Grant BMus

Sheffield Julie Csorba PGCE BMusHonsHuddersfield Chloe Queen BAHonsYorkStJohn PGCESheffHallam

South Wales Lucyanna Brunnock BMusKingston Eloise Gynn MMusCantab BMusCardiff Lucy Keller BMusHonsRCM Linda Walsh MmusRWCMD

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Guildford

South Wales

Corporate members

Obituaries

Fiona Jeppsson BMusHonsTrinityLaban

Daniella Caceres

Jemma Sharp Anwen Thomas

The Academy of Music & Sound info@academyofmusic.ac.uk 01392 253470 academyofmusic.ac.uk Encore Musicians help@encoremusicians.com 020 3111 1480 encoremusicians.com Informance contact@informance.biz informance.biz Pro Corda mail@procorda.com 01728 831354 procorda.com

Carol Barrington of Weston-super-Mare Michael Busse of Welwyn Garden City Stephen Cleobury CBE of York Ruby Ellensen Boa of Market Harborough Pamela Porter of Potters Bar Leonard Pugh OBE of Belfast Allan Ryder of Gillingham

St Albans Hee Yeon Cho MMusRAM Elizabeth Margaret Nurse

Staffordshire Emily Braverman BMusHonsRNCM LRSM

Suffolk Ben Parry

Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Jessica Hunting BMusHonsHuddersfield Fiona Laycock BAHonsUWL Debbie Lynne GRSM Edward Pick Natasha Thompson BAHonsNottTrent

West Yorkshire Hannah Rowlands BMusHonsSheff Tracey Smurthwaite MA BAHonsRWCMD

Wiltshire Julie Johnson-Little CTABRSM Claire Meyer Shirley Taylor BMusEdin LRAM ARCM Bethany Woolgrove BMusHonsBCU

Student members Birmingham Maarten Benschop Shariann Bolton Lucy Gibbs Gabriel Rodrigues Katie Sherratt

Bournemouth Katharine Hawnt

Cambridge Sophie Denton Kirsten Murray

Croydon Alys Anthony Daniel Henderson

Devon & Cornwall Victoria Punch Paul Radford

Kent Matthew Sear Steven Warrington

Lancaster Rebekah Okpoti

Lea Valley

St Albans Charlotte Rebecca Hill Louise Nicolas

Warwickshire & Northamptonshire

Lillie Page Emma J Peake GTCL LTCL CTABRSM

John Griffiths BMusUWL

London – North

Marcus Cain James Curgenven

Robyn Blair Damilola Eniola Jordi Faba Ella Hohnen-Ford Siqian Li Astrid Muchanyuka Lea Frances Podeyn Rowena Taylor Loretta Tosson

West Yorkshire

Friend of the ISM Trust Stuart Dickens Jenny Hughes

London – South East Roxanna Albayati Mauricio Sanchez Rivera Steven Villacis

London – West Merce Bruguera Abello Yaa Huey Feong Issy Haley-Porteous Elizabeth Lin Ugne Peistaraite Joshua Pyman Nahum Strickland

Letters after your name As a member of ISM you are automatically entitled to use letters after your name: MISM (Member of the ISM) or SMISM (Student Member of the ISM).

If you have been in continuous membership for 15 years or more, you gain FISM (Fellow of the ISM) status. Download the appropriate logo from the members’ area of our website to add to your website, personal stationery and marketing materials. We also have a corporate member logo.

If you are a platinum, gold, silver or bronze corporate member and would like to display the logo on your website or in your publications, please contact us on 020 7221 3499 or membership@ism.org.

Manchester Julianna Antczak Tom Barnet Niamh Boland Seth Goggin Julia Smith

North of England Alexander Evans

North Yorkshire Owen Butcher

Nottingham Jack Kenworthy

Oxford Sarah Jenkins

Scotland – South East Andrea Jardine

Sheffield Gareth Dowle

ISM early career membership – just £50 In response to the increased financial difficulties faced by those at the start of their careers and the changing ways in which musicians are arriving at a career in the sector, musicians with 10 or fewer years’ professional experience can now join the ISM for just £50 a year.

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Music Mind Hub

Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme Black Dress Code Classic FM

Allianz Musical Insurance

Musicians Insurance Services

Duet Group

NMC Recordings

ESTA Education

Park Lane Group

Collins Music Henri Selmer Paris Impulse Music Consultants Len Rhodes Music London College of Music Examinations Music Mark

Hal Leonard Europe Ltd

Rocksteady Music School

Insure4Music

The Royal Central School Of Speech & Drama

Kawai

The Royal Philharmonic Society

Lark Music

Trinity College London

Music Teachers’ Board National Preparatory School Orchestras Oxford University Press Portsmouth Music Hub Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH The Academy of Music & Sound

Leeds College of Music

Victoria College Exams

The Curious Piano Teachers

London College of Music

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

The Piano Teachers’ Course UK

Trybooking.com Mark Allen Group

Tutti University of Huddersfield University of St Andrews VLT Legal Services Ltd

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NEWS FROM OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS We welcome your brief news (max. 200 words for platinum and gold members, max. 150 words for silver members) and good photographs. Please email mj@ism.org. The next deadline for copy is 1 April for May/June issue.

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is thrilled to have launched its Opera Nation project in collaboration with the Royal Opera House. This free programme is intended to develop the next generation of opera singers in the West Midlands region; it offers aspiring young opera singers a sustained investment into their musical journey and a path into professional training.

Above: A GSMD student in performance Photo: Paul J Cochrane

Guildhall School of Music and Drama London’s Guildhall School recently returned to the world-renowned Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. At the concert, three outstanding Guildhall musicians performed works from Beethoven, Debussy and Brahms. The events season at the Guildhall itself is also well under way, with a range of eclectic jazz, classical and theatre performances open to the public. In March, Antigone will be directed by the School’s multi-awardwinning new Vice-Principal & Director of Drama, Orla O’Loughlin.

Right: An Opera Nation workshop Photo: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Applications for the School’s PG Cert in Performance Teaching are due to close on 25 March 2020. The course is for professional musicians, actors, production artists and dancers who teach as part of their practice or are pursuing a portfolio career. It offers a unique opportunity to develop creative and reflective practice in teaching performing arts. Guildhall School also has a number of short courses coming up including ‘Conducting and Ensemble Direction’, a four-day course for music educators and practitioners.

Visit gsmd.ac.uk for more details.

Opera Nation opened with a series of free workshops, where professional musicians from RBC and the ROH were on hand to nurture the young participants’ stagecraft skills, as well as their vocal and musical talent.

Following the workshops, 60 students will be selected to attend a residential course, before a final 30 are selected to begin a programme that offers up to four years of professional mentoring, training and support. We’re delighted to have launched this programme, which will be a fantastic opportunity to nurture young singers from diverse backgrounds.

As part of events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in January 2020, our Learning and Participation team’s LEAP (Learning and Participation) Ensemble performed alongside 250 young people from schools across Birmingham and Coventry as part of CORE Education Trust’s ‘Echo Eternal’ programme. Echo Eternal is

a commemorative arts, media and civic engagement project delivered in schools for children of all ages, inspired by the testimony of British survivors of the Holocaust.

In February we were thrilled to host a special masterclass with one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation, Nicola Benedetti.

Fresh from her recent Grammy win, Nicola held a masterclass for RBC students in our Bradshaw Hall, and audience members were able to attend for just £5! bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) has appointed Tim Rhys-Evans MBE as its new Director of Music.

Tim is the founder and Artistic Director of The Aloud Charity, which runs the choral projects Only Boys Aloud and Only Kids Aloud, and the creator of the choir Only Men Aloud. An MA graduate, former vocal studies tutor and RWCMD Fellow, Tim is a renowned musician who regularly works internationally as a choral conductor, vocal specialist, arranger, composer, adjudicator and presenter on TV and radio. He has also conducted numerous choirs and is the current conductor of the National Youth Choir of Wales. He was the Music Director of both Welsh National Youth Opera and Youth Opera Northern Ireland, and he has served as the Associate Chorus Master for WNO. ‘Tim brings a combination of bold vision, outstanding artistic achievement and an international outlook,’ says College Principal Helena Gaunt. ‘He also has a profound understanding of Wales’s musical Continued overleaf È

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Right: Tamsin Little Photo: Benjamin Ealovega

traditions and a deep commitment to and stature’ (Robert Mathew-Walker); ‘ nurturing potential in each and every … charismatic’ (Daily Mail). individual. This experience will play particularly strongly into the College’s ambitious new strategy for developing our work and impact across Wales and providing transformative experiences for diverse communities. Tim will bring fresh perspectives and inspiring energy to complement our existing expertise and we greatly look forward to working with him.’

NMC Recordings Last year NMC Recordings and London Music Masters released Many Voices, a sheet music book and CD of ten new pieces for violin aimed at students learning at Grades 2-5. It features works by composers including Colin Matthews, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Hannah Kendall and Tansy Davies.

ISM members can receive 30% off by entering ‘ISMVOICES’ at the checkout: nmcrec.co.uk/recording/ many-voices

Tickets priced £45 £35 £25 £15 available now from the Southbank Centre box office 020 3879 5555 or online southbankcentre.co.uk

ESTA Education ESTA Education is dedicated to meeting the needs of instrumental and vocal teachers and is extending its professional development resources to provide a range of accredited qualifications and endorsed study programmes.

ESTA’s Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching represents a partnership Park Lane Group and collaboration with the University Tasmin Little’s final London recital of Chichester. The qualification is fully before retirement (Friday 5 June in accredited at Master’s level for Brass, Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Percussion, Piano, Plucked Strings, Hall) provides the exciting climax to Strings, Woodwind, and Voice. The the Park Lane Group 2019/20 season. course is designed to complement the The evening is also the great violinist’s busy working lives of instrumental and 200th London concert; she gave her vocal teachers who want to enhance first Queen Elizabeth Hall performance their approach to teaching through aged eight. Tasmin’s enticing a programme of study that is both programme, of music exclusively by academic and practical. The PG Cert female composers (Roxanna Panufnik, is delivered online, with one week of Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth and Amy residential study at the University of Beach) will be followed by stunning Chichester campus. encores. Three of her major pianist Full course details can be found at partners (Piers Lane, John Lenehan, estaeducation.co.uk/pg-cert/ Martin Roscoe) will perform with Tasmin and BBC Radio 3 is relaying the British Suzuki concert live.

Tasmin Little’s vast succession of wideranging performances have brought a wealth of praise: ‘… open-hearted with a watertight virtuosity’ (The Observer); ‘… a radiant performance’ (Daily Telegraph); ‘… flawless, her tone pure and penetrating’ (The Times); ‘Great authority and style’ (Bachtrack); ‘… luscious vibrato’ (Birmingham Post); ‘… captivated with virtuosity’ (Classical Source); ‘… musical insight

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With over 8,000 teachers and more than 250,000 students across 40 countries, the Suzuki approach to teaching music is proudly international. British Suzuki belongs to this rich network of music educators and works to spread the Suzuki method of musical education and enjoyment.

We are delighted to announce that

tickets for our Royal Albert Hall Gala Concert (Easter Sunday, 12 April 2020) will be on sale from February 2020. The repertoire includes Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, as well as pieces for flute, piano, recorder, and viola. Around 1200 young performers from our international Suzuki community will be performing. Tickets can be purchased through the RAH Box Office: +44 (0)20 7589 8212.

We extend a warm welcome to children and families who would like to join the British Suzuki music association. To find out more about learning music with British Suzuki and other upcoming events visit: britishsuzuki.org.uk or email admin@britishsuzuki.com

Stainer & Bell Music publisher Stainer & Bell has announced a collaboration with Multitude of Voyces C.I.C., which supports underrepresented, underutilised, vulnerable or marginalised communities, through creative use of music and words.

As well as offering an initial sponsorship, Stainer & Bell has secured exclusive worldwide distribution rights for Multitude of Voyces’ groundbreaking Anthology of Sacred Music by Women Composers. Volume 1 in the series, SATB Anthems, is now available, with a second volume, Upper Voices Anthems, produced in association with the National Youth Choir of Scotland, due to be launched shortly.

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Stainer & Bell to be perfect partners, sharing similar aims and values, and well placed to help them disseminate their anthologies to choirs around the world.’ Louise Stewart, Director of Multitude of Voyces C.I.C., said ‘We are thrilled to be working with Stainer & Bell to bring nine centuries of women’s sacred music compositions to a wider audience through our Anthology series.’

Faber Music Now available from Faber Music, Real Ear Training is the ultimate course for learning to hear, write down and understand music. Ideal for all levels, it provides step-by-step instructions with accompanying online audio to help students understand melodies, chords, basslines, rhythms, drum kit grooves and more.

Available to buy now from fabermusicstore.com/Real-EarTraining-0571541305.aspx FutureDJs: How to DJ is the ideal resource for anyone interested in the alchemy of mixing records, aimed at aspiring students with no prior knowledge. This complete guide covers all the technical foundations for DJ-ing in any genre or style.

Available to order now from fabermusicstore.com/FutureDJs-Howto-DJ-0571540619.aspx

thinking of auditioning for NCCGB, to find out what the choir is all about.

For more information, please visit the choir’s website nccgb.com or email info@nccgb.com

Henri SELMER Henri SELMER Paris presents EVOLUTION«, a new system available on all its professional B-flat and A clarinets: Présence, Privilège, Signature and Recital.

Over the year Allianz will be celebrating this special diamond anniversary so keep your eyes peeled Wood + resin: the best of both worlds for exciting updates, offers and The interior diameter of the upper joint competitions. is enlarged, only on the upper half, to combine the resin. The final boring is then done in a traditional way – by hand and with our same tools. The resin used is from a biomass that does not contain bisphenol A (BPA). BPA has been substituted with molecules derived from biomass.

Increased longevity with a 10-year warranty Henri SELMER Paris has solved the problem of cracks on the most critical part of the instrument, the upper joint, and offers a 10-year warranty.

The acoustic quality of the preserved wooden clarinet Scientific studies along with blind acoustic tests demonstrated that there is no noticable difference in sound between traditional clarinets and EVOLUTION« system clarinets.

More information about the Henri SELMER range of clarinets: conn-selmer.com

Allianz Musical Insurance Left: Louise Stewart and Anthony Kearns Photo: Stainer & Bell

The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain will once again be running an Open Day during its summer course.

The Open Day will take place on Wednesday 29 July from 11 – 3.30pm at Shrewsbury School. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop and attend choir rehearsals.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone aged 8–18, who may be

Richard Jennings, Head of Allianz Musical Insurance, said: ‘As we look back across our history, we’re proud to have always been a team of music experts who offer a product that supports musicians in everything that they do. We’re especially proud of our ability to take care of our customers at their time of need, and our commitment to the music industry’.

Insuring the nation’s musical instruments for 60 years This year Allianz Musical Insurance is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its musical insurance cover. Allianz is proud to have been providing cover for musicians of all types since 1960 – longer than any other insurer.

The company insures all kinds of musical instruments, equipment and accessories, and today insures over 70,000 musicians with over 357,000 instruments.

European Piano Teachers’ Association EPTA Summer School and Conference 9–12 August 2020

University of Chichester, Chichester PO19 6PE Following on from the success of the first EPTA summer school in 2019, EPTA is delighted to announce a summer school and conference in August 2020.

A huge variety of presentations from leading music educators including ABRSM and PTC: Pedalling and Making a Beautiful Sound, Developing a Tension Free Technique, Mindful Teaching and Learning, Improvisation, Spontaneity and Creativity, The Adult and More Advanced Learner and much more.

There is also an opportunity for delegates to book a private piano lesson with one of the tutors.

Collins Music Abracadabra – the trusted instrumental series Abracadabra is an established and popular course offering a thorough grounding in basic technique for woodwind, strings and brass instruments.

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Now in its third edition, this series has Post-Grade 8 Performance a fresh and contemporary look and CDs Preparation and Practice to play along to.

03 April 2020 This is the ideal opportunity for you to Features include: try out your post-Grade 8 Performance • carefully graded songs Programme or piece with guidance and tunes and helpful hints from our expert PTC • clear guidance on theory tutors and technique The Practice Tools, presented by • enough flexibility to suit Graham Fitch individual teaching approaches 04 April 2020 • ensemble skills taught You will learn how to use a range of through duets and trios tried and tested practice techniques Browse the full range online at which are indispensable when collins.co.uk/music and follow us learning new pieces solidly and on Twitter for further information and reliably. Includes a masterclass to free resources @CollinsMusicEd. work with the Tools.

Awards for Young Musicians Right: Awards for young musicians Chamber Project Photo: Edward Webb

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The Piano Teachers’ Course UK LTD Piano Tracks is a series of workshops packed full of new ideas for all pianists and piano teachers. If you’re looking to up your game this term, you can now book yourself in to attend a professional development day with us

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We hope to make this appointment as soon as possible. For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact administrator@ britishvoiceassociation.org.uk in the first instance.

Engaging adults with musical activity

Style and Texture from Baroque to Jazz 05 April 2020 MORNING SESSION: Learn a step-by-step process of teaching stylistic and textural features of classical repertoire to beginners and intermediate level pupils.

AFTERNOON SESSION: Guest tutor Nikki Isles will present an Introduction to Jazz

Awards for Young Musicians (AYM) has been awarded £30,000 by The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation to support the development of its chamber music project over the next three years. Entitled Attune, the project gives talented young musicians from low-income families the opportunity to play and appreciate chamber music.

This funding will allow AYM to expand the project into the West Midlands.

The grant was one of 16 awarded by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation to arts organisations across the UK in January 2020, to widen opportunities and increase diversity in the arts.

relevant professional or educational background, or who has otherwise gained appropriate experience e.g. in another voluntary setting.

Full day: ISM Members: £100 Half day: ISM Members £65 To book: pianoteacherscourse.org/ cpd-workshops

British Voice Association The British Voice Association (BVA) is the UK’s multi-disciplinary education, research and advocacy charity dedicated to all matters voice. Our diverse membership includes singing teachers, speech and language therapists, and specialist ENT clinicians.

Making Music, the UK’s association for leisure-time music, is working with the sector, including ISM and a range of organisations, suppliers, publishers and music educators, to find ways to improve adult access to active musical engagement.

Taking the first step in the autumn of 2019, Making Music hosted a symposium focused on identifying the barriers faced by adult learners.

The most common challenges were lack of confidence and time, lack of opportunities or awareness about them, and financial constraints.

But the event also started identifying possible steps to removing some of these barriers, ranging from creating specific qualifications and support networks for teachers of adults, improving or developing resources aimed specifically at adults, and lobbying to raise awareness of the benefits connected with adult music learning.

BVA is seeking a new Company Secretary. This is a highly varied position with responsibility for ensuring the effective governance of the organisation. The role necessitates an understanding of a charity’s responsibilities, and knowledge of the relevant statutory Making Music has just run a follow-up and regulatory policies and procedures focus group. The resulting report and that underpin it. recommendations will be presented at sector-wide events throughout 2020: Like all BVA offices, this role is voluntary. makingmusic.org.uk/adultlearning It is ideally suited to someone with a

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Left: Making Music symposium on adult engagement with music-making

As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, musical styles and influence continue to evolve. In the post-modern era, a plethora of styles each claims its own label – postmodernism, minimalism and postminimalism, new complexity and new simplicity. There is a familiarity to most of these, and beyond them, particularly in a climate of collaborative work, new styles are claiming attention – polystylism, musical eclecticism, spectral music and every kind of crossover as composers emerge from diverse musical originations.

Bewildering as it might be to navigate these categories, they are evidence of a hugely exciting era for new music and bring many new opportunities for composers and performers alike. At Impulse and our partner organisation, tutti.co.uk, we embrace a panoply of styles from reinventions of early music such as the work of ISM member James Hewitt to new mysticism by ISM member Rev. Dr June Boyce-Tillman or music for quarter-tonal trumpet by Dr Donald Bousted.

for anyone wanting practical ideas for use in the nursery/primary classroom.

Information & dates: contact education@kodaly.org.uk Spring Course Monmouth School for Girls 15-18 April 2020 and Summer School University of Nottingham 9–15 August 2020 Two major residential courses offering Choir, Musicianship, Methodology, and much more, with tutors from Hungary joining our experienced BKA tutor team.

Certificate Courses are available BKA website: kodaly.org.uk

Len Rhodes Music

Len Rhodes Music publishes downloadable sheet music and reference books including Perfect Pitch for You, Teaching Composition in the Private Music Studio, and A New Dictionary of Composers – a listing of over 4,000 composers in chronological, and alphabetical order! Len Rhodes Music is pleased to announce the publication Whatever your style or ambition, Impulse is here to help with promotion of transcriptions of Erik Satie’s Gnossiennes for piano duet. These distribution and as an ISM member, are not simplified arrangements; but you are eligible for a 10% discount. the upper part contains the melody Call Geraldine Allen on 01760 441448 whilst the lower part maintains the to find out more or visit harmonic and accompanying style, impulse-music.co.uk. making them ideal for a pupil/teacher duo. Other four-hand and six-hand British Kodály Academy duets/trios include arrangements of Major Events Debussy’s Clair de lune; Mussorgsky’s ‘The Great Gate of Kiev’ for six-hands ‘2020 Vision’ at one piano; Rachmaninov’s Vocalise A Kodály Celebration Concert for easy piano duet; and arrangements 6 March 2020 at 7.00pm of Ravel’s Pavane. Len Rhodes Music St. John’s, Smith Square SW1P 3HA also publishes your favourite wedding music including a newly transcribed Children’s choirs from UK schools Wedding March based upon the where Kodály – based music education first movement of Elgar’s Symphony is practised; adult choir singing No 1. Contemporary arrangements Kodály’s Pange Lingua; commissioned recorded by Len on piano can be piece for children by Zsófia Tallér found on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, Tickets: sjss.org.uk or 020 7722 1061 and other streaming services. ISM members receive a 15% sheet music Booking fee applies discount - type ‘ISM2020’ at check out.

Foundation Courses 2020 lenrhodesmusic.com Intended for those with little or no musical experience; also appropriate

Informance Informance publishes new digital resources on piano technique Informance is pleased to announce the publishing of a collection of new modules on piano technique on the Practising the Piano Online Academy.

These initial modules by Graham Fitch focus on technical fundamentals, scales and arpeggios and forearm rotation. Content is presented in a combination of ‘bite-sized’ annotated video demonstrations, musical examples and downloads. They will benefit elementary pianists, teachers or serve as a technical ‘health check’ for accomplished pianists.

This initiative is the first phase of an ambitious project to create a comprehensive online piano technique library featuring content from various pedagogical experts.

Topics at all levels of playing will ultimately be covered, along with detailed information on exercises and studies – from creative approaches to the standard fare to new ideas and resources for developing technique in an effective and engaging manner.

Find out more at practisingthepiano. com/new-piano-technique-resources or visit mailchi.mp/informance/ismmember-offers for more information on ISM member discounts.

Association of Teachers Of Singing (AOTOS) AOTOS AREA DAYS Our popular Area Days continue: 4 April 2020 North Area Day. The Free Voice with Jennifer John, held at Leeds College of Music.

17 May 2020 Central Area Day. Pop: style and substance with Jono McNeil, held at Trent College, Long Eaton PATHWAYS ACCESS DAY Sunday April 26 2020 Glasgow. Our Access day helps you investigate whether singing teaching is for you and how to identify strengths and weaknesses. A day full of ideas and good practice.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE

Booking is now OPEN. Early bird offers until 1 May £120 standard/£70 student

19–23 July, St Mary’s School, Edinburgh. A minimum of four years’ teaching experience is required.

Develop your skills further through personal mentoring and tuition over five days with leading singing teachers. Get to the heart of your teaching. Full board.

For ALL events, please do visit our website where you will find lots more information. aotos.org.uk

Steinberg

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LOCAL EVENTS LISTINGS

Full listings can be found on our website, ism.org. The next deadline for copy is 1 April for the May/June issue

Sunday 8 March 2020

Sunday 15 March 2020

Sunday 3 May 2020

North London Pupils’ Concert

Brighton Sight Reading Workshop & Pupils’ Concert

Lea Valley Adult students Musical Afternoon

2.30pm, The Cooper Hall, Hall School, 23 Crossfield Road, NW3 4NU Members are invited to put forward pupils to play or sing. Both children and adults are welcome to perform, whether individually, in duets, or in larger ensembles. Please note each pupil must not exceed seven minutes and each teacher may enter up to five pupils.

Pupils may be at Grade 1 or any level above but should have their performance item at a concert standard. Ensembles would be particularly welcome. An accompanist will be provided if required but must be requested in advance. Admission will be by programme on the door. Light refreshments will be available. Please encourage pupils to bring an audience.

Cost: Adults £5, children £2. There is no charge for performers and teachers presenting pupils.

Contact: Sara Medina on s.joughin@icloud. com if you would like to attend or require any information.

2.30pm, Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS Taking the fear out of Sight Reading!

Hints and tips from CAROLINE EVANS in an interactive informal workshop followed by a concert by pupils. There will be interval refreshments with tea and cakes.

Caroline has been teaching for 25 years, guiding both children and adults from beginner pianists to diploma level as well as coaching instrumentalists for GCSE, A level and scholarship performance. With the student in mind, she has written a sightreading series and a set of award-winning aural books.

Cost: Workshop/Concert participants £3; ISM Members £7/non-Members £8; under 18s free Contact: Geraldine Rowland 01273 493889 for more details and application forms email: geriboam@live.co.uk

Lea Valley Spring Pupils’ Concert

West London Pupils’ Concert

2.30pm, St. John’s Centre, ARC, St. John’s Walk, off Market, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0AJ Lea Valley Local Group’s first event of the year.

Performers range from beginners to Grade 8. Less advanced pupils may perform 1/2 pieces, lasting for three minutes at the most, and will generally play in the first half of the concert, but pieces can be longer for the higher grades later in the programme.

Cost: Adults £5, concessions £4, performers and under 5’s are free Refreshments are available during the interval.

Please send pupils name, dob, piece and composer’s details to Carolyn Richards on CarolynWestrip@aol.com by 2 March 2020.

3pm St.Mary’s Church, Church Hill, Harrow on the Hill, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 We look forward to a wonderful afternoon of music making and to welcoming our young musicians, their families and teachers to West London annual pupils’ concert.

Tickets can be ordered in advance to collect on the day or will be available at the door.

Cost: Adults £5, children £1. There is no charge for performers.

There will be light refreshments in the church room after the concert.

Contact: Lynne Hirst on lynnehirst@talktalk.net or 0208 864 1802 to take part or to order tickets.

2.30pm, 15 Grosvenor Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7JG Anne and Brian Hodges have kindly agreed to hosting another most enjoyable and fun afternoon at their home. Adult students aged 18 and above come to enjoy playing a piece or two and cover standards from beginners to Grade 8. We had some real beginners last year who are looking forward to coming again this time with slightly harder pieces and some duets with their teachers to play.

We also had an 18-year-old Grade 8 student who gave the adults a standard to work towards.

Cost: £3 (includes strawberry tea refreshments) Please contact Carolyn Richards on CarolynWestrip@aol.com by 27 April 2020 if you would like to join us socially or with a student or two.

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Ask me a question Jacob Shaw Musician (primarily sax) Tell us a little about yourself: I graduated from RWCMD in 2010, moved to London to freelance. Since then I have travelled all over the world and have played and recorded with artists such as Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, FKJ, JP Cooper & more.

Who (or what) has most influenced you and your career?

I guess having an upbringing that was so focused on music led me down the path I’m on today. Nobody else in my family is a professional musician and I was never pushed into it, I just loved it and had a whole lot of support from my family.

What would you say is your greatest achievement to date?

Well, having listened to Chaka since I was about 13, my horn section, Triple H Horns playing gigs with her and her band is the greatest one for me!

Who is your all-time favourite artist and why?

I hate this question! Too many artists have had an impact on me. The saxophone greats such as Coltrane, Stan Getz and then Jerry Hey (never-ending amounts of influence!), Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Steely Dan, Airplay, David Foster, The Crusaders – the list is endless, sorry to not be specific!

What was the last CD/music download that you purchased?

The YAYennings Quartet – Scott Ave What are your plans for the future?

I’ve just finished building the music studio at my house, so lots of practice and recording. Also some exciting things on the horizon for the section (Triple H Horns), so a lot of time will be spent on that. We just started a very ambitious project with bassist Melvin Lee Davis and some other great musicians over in the US so that will be a focus in the coming months/years!

Finally, what is your ISM membership to you?

The ISM has been great whenever I’ve needed to call on them for advice, so it’s kind of like a safety net.

The PLI and discounts we have access to are handy also! triplehhorns.com @jacobshawsax

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