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
Astar
Downloadable App for parents and carers to introduce newborn babies to music
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Beginners Guides
An online introduction to the Orchestra
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Dundee Workplace Choir
Lunchtime Zoom choir for employees of V&A and DC Thompson
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Film Composers Lab
Professional development for early career composers
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Film Composers Lab
Professional development for early career composers
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Nursery Sounds
RSNO Musicians play, sing and create along to Nursery Rhymes
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Once Upon A Tune
Live show and teaching resources for P5-P7- Running in Spring 2023. CPD Content for Teachers.
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RSNO Apprenticeship scheme
Apprenticeship with RSNO for existing music undergraduates.
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RSNO Chorus Academy
Vocal group for those looking to build confidence in singing and score reading.
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RSNO Community Orchestra
Community Orchestra based at RSNO
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RSNO Notes from Scotland
Composition and mentoring scheme for 14-18 year olds (Online and in-person) . Opportunities for funding and for pieces to be performed.
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RSNO Young Creatives
Programme running on Sundays (in Person) and Tuesdays (Online) To give young people experience of working in a professional company. Work Experience and leadership focussed.
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RSNO Youth Advisory Board
Youth advisory board on future direction of RSNO activities.
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RSNO Youth Chorus
Youth choir for 7-18 year olds.
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Tara The Tugboat
Online concert and resources for early years. Downloadable activity pack by Rachel Drury.
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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.