Companion Database
Welcome to the We Make Music Companion database!
This is a compendium of good practice in vocal and instrumental music education, opportunities for collaborative music making, signposts towards advice and support, and recommendations for further study and upskilling. It has been compiled to support learners, aspiring musicians, music students, professional musicians, parents and carers, teachers and students alike.
Looking for opportunities near you? Visit the map to search geographically.
Notes on Filters
You can filter the database by a range of criteria including age and stage, genre, aspirations and more. Price ranges indicate the following:
£ = £0–5
££ = £5–15
£££ = £15–30
££££ = £30 and over
Kodaly Summer School
Kodaly summer school for educators and musicians
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Mini Music Makers Dollar
Singing and movement for 0-5 year olds
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Mini Music Makers Linlithgow
Singing and movement for 0-5 year olds
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Mini Music Makers Stirling
Singing and movement for 0-5 year olds
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Musicianship and Methodology Classes
Online classes in areas such as Kodaly, Musicianship and Diction
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National Boys Choir
National choir for boys aged 10-17 split into three stages (Training choir, National Choir, Changing Voices Choir). Run as a residential course.
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National Girls Choir
National choir for girls aged 12-17 split into two stages. (Training Choir, National Choir). Run as a residential course
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National Youth Choir of Scotland
National choir for outstanding singers aged 16-25. Split into three stages (NYCOS Touring Choir, NYCOS Scotland, NYCOS Training Choir). Run as a residential course
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NYCOS Aberdeen Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Angus Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Chamber Choir
Choir for very experienced 18-25 Year olds, chosen from existing NYCOS members,
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NYCOS Dumfries Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Dundee Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS East Dunbartonshire Boys Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Edinburgh Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Falkirk Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Inverness Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Isle of Lewis Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Midlothian Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Perth Boys Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Renfrewshire Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Stirling Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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NYCOS Video Resources
Short videos, mostly recorded in lockdown
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NYCOS West Lothian Choir
Choir that meets each week during term time for rehearsals – a total of 30 weeks each year. Rehearsals last from 1 hour at Junior Choir stage up to 2.5 – 3 hours for older children.
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Training for Music Practitioners
Ongoing schedule of events and workshops
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If your organisation has opportunities and resources for music learners, we’d love to hear from you. Follow the link below to submit your entry.