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of testing Internet materials for accuracy and authority applies!
Caveat emptor! [Buyer beware!] Most are UK-based.
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Professional
bodies:
| Incorporated
Society of Musicians (ISM) |
A
professional association for musicians. Web site has some general
information and a members area. Focus on employment issues and
careers in music. |
| Musicians
Union |
Best
known for representation of professional performers, this
union has a teachers register. If you've got any performance
royalties due to you, they'll help you find out!
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Get involved:
| National
Youth Choirs |
The
choirs cater for committed young singers aged between 9 and
18 at application, for membership which lasts to the age of
23. |
| National
Youth Jazz Orchestra |
The
band provides opportunities for serious players of big band
jazz. No audition, the band meetis in London regularly. Members
aged up to 25. |
| National
Youth Orchestra |
This
is a key organisation for aspiring orchestral players! Auditions
take place each year for players under 18 and playing at Grade
8 Distinction or above. |
| Soundstation.org.uk
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Just
check it out! UK-based information and opportunities to participate.
It's run by the National Federation of Youth Music - that's
why it's in this section. |
Educational
Establishments:
Music
resources :
| Classical.com |
A
site specialising in recorded classical works for purchase and
download. There is a useful reference section and arts news
features to keep up to date with current developments. |
| Classical
Music UK |
Classical
music site listing orchestras, resources, etc. with a UK-focus.
Also has a "web-ring" of UK-based orchestras and groups. |
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